Tag Archives: martial arts

2016 MMA Club Olympiad!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by

To celebrate this year’s games we had some fun training. All events were meant to improve martial arts skills and included sanchin-style shot put, hammer throw, 40-yard dash, gymnastics, taekwondo on pads, “wrestling” (bjj with pins), and judo. Hopefully next … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Ruck March Training

Posted on May 23, 2016 by

What would happen if you combined military-style PT, an adventure race, and a karate class?  You would get the Meriden Martial Arts Club’s first experiment without outdoor ruck march training.  We only made it out for a few hours, but we loaded up … Continue reading →

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Meriden Martial Arts Club Kyu Test 5.1.16

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Here are a few quick pics from our recent kyu test at the Meriden Martial Arts Club.  Thanks to all who tested and helped out.  Congrats!

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The Cranky Kenny Learns Karate Children’s Book is Finally Here!

Posted on October 5, 2015 by

It’s been nearly three years in the making, but the children’s book I wrote in collaboration with local artist and illustrator Marissa Dziedzic is finally here!  It is published on Lulu.com and is available in electronic and print versions.  Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Training Mask Karate Training

Posted on February 2, 2015 by

We posted on this a long time ago as a Training Mask review.  Here’s a recent workout from the Meriden Martial Arts Club featuring new and old models of the mask. After several sessions with the masks, Derek and I noted it … Continue reading →

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MMA Club Training Videos 9.7.14

Posted on September 11, 2014 by

Here are some recent training videos from a workout at the the Meriden Martial Arts Club.  We’re just getting started, but we have five regular members who train in Shohei-Ryu karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  Take a look and let us … Continue reading →

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Shohei-Ryu Karate Masters Camp and Dan Test 2014

Posted on August 12, 2014 by

What a Great Week! Ed and Jean DeCosta hosted a training camp on August 4 through 9, 2014, in celebration of the dojo’s 40th anniversary. Congrats again to Ed and Jean, and thank you for your many years of dedication … Continue reading →

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Shohei-Ryu Karate Training with the Masters 2014

Posted on August 3, 2014 by

If you practice Uechi-Ryu or Shohei-Ryu karate in New England you likely know that my senseis, Ed and Jean DeCosta, owners of the Okinawan Karate Dojo are hosting a training camp on August 4 through 9, 2014, in celebration of the … Continue reading →

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Finally! An Update on Our Karate Children’s Book!

Posted on August 1, 2014 by

Like a million years ago (ok, last December) I announced that local artist, Marissa Dziedzic, and I wrote and illustrated a children’s book all about Shohei-Ryu karate.  The title is Cranky Kenny Learns Karate, and, if you couldn’t guess, it’s all … Continue reading →

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How to Do CrossFit While Practicing Martial Arts Skills at the Same Time

Posted on May 17, 2014 by

Martial artists need to hone their skills every day. But we also need strength, agility, endurance, explosiveness, and flexibility. Training even one of these attributes can take a lot of time out of your day. But as Bruce Lee said, … Continue reading →

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