Tag Archives: karate

Facebook Video!

Posted on June 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Check it out! Our new video is live on the Moai Martial Arts Facebook page. Click the link to the right to watch!

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A Brief History of Karate

Posted on March 14, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve seen this video pop up a few times on Facebook and couldn’t resist posting it here.  It’s about as succinct a history on Okinawan karate you can find and serves as a nice primer for those interested in learning … Continue reading →

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Random Poll

Posted on January 27, 2011 by moaimartialarts

It’s another snowy day in CT.  How do you keep up with martial arts when you can’t get to the gym/dojo?

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Assessing Martial Skills

Posted on January 11, 2011 by moaimartialarts

In college, I knew a Kenpo guy who used to pick fights on the streets to see how well he’d hold up.  He did this pretty much every Saturday night–that is until he got jumped and hit in the head … Continue reading →

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Thanks for a Great First Year!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by moaimartialarts

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. … Continue reading →

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Chess

Posted on December 17, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I always hear the analogy that the martial arts are like “human chess.”  It always made sense to me, as I know both the sport and the game require mastery of strategy.  What I never realized was what happens when … Continue reading →

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Selfless Sensei Contest

Posted on December 14, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a neat contest going on at KarateDepot.com.  It’s called the “Selfless Sensei” Charitable Giveaway, and the winner received $1000 for equipment. Nominations end tonight, and voting begins tomorrow. Do you know of a great martial arts teacher who works … Continue reading →

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Karate By Jesse

Posted on December 12, 2010 by moaimartialarts

If you haven’t been to the KARATEByJesse blog yet, here is a great new article to start with.  He discusses the 80/20 principle and how it relates to martial arts. Karate & The 80/20 Principle If you have read his … Continue reading →

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Pangai-Noon

Posted on December 7, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a video I watched as a basis for a little self-study project.  I know that the fighting style, Pangai-Noon, is the origin of Uechi-Ryu and Shohei-Ryu.  It’s what Kanbun Uechi studied on mainland China.  I know that it’s much … Continue reading →

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AWOL Videos

Posted on November 9, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m sorry I haven’t been a very good blogger lately–a little slow on the updates, I know.  Here are a few videos and an awesome YouTube channel to check out if you haven’t already! First up, a neat video of … Continue reading →

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