Tag Archives: martial arts

Growing Into the Martial Arts

Posted on October 4, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s an article I wrote for Experts123 a few months ago. School’s back in full swing, and I’ve been getting to know my new students. Quite a few are into martial arts, and it reminded me of some of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Instruction, Jiu-jitsu, Karate, MMA, Philosophy | Tagged instruction, jiu-jitsu, karate, martial arts | 6 Comments

Getting Back into Mountain Biking

Posted on September 6, 2010 by moaimartialarts

My wife just got me a new mountain bike for my birthday, and I’ve been riding all weekend. It’s been a long time since I rode on the trails. My old bike was 19 years old, and I didn’t trust … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Fitness | Tagged fitness, martial arts, Mountain biking, Trail riding | 3 Comments

New Affiliate: Karate Depot

Posted on September 1, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s one last post for right now–just had to get this out. This site is now affiliated with KarateDepot.com, and I’m excited to tell you about it. I wouldn’t mention stores I don’t wholeheartedly support, and Karate Depot is no … Continue reading →

Posted in Affiliates, Equipment | Tagged equipment, gi, karate, karatedepo.com, martial arts | Leave a comment

AWOL Videos: Jay Bell

Posted on August 31, 2010 by moaimartialarts

School’s starting up this week, and I’ll be pretty busy trying to get ready for my new students. I should be able to post a new article soon; in the meanwhile I’ll try to keep up with Shohei-Ryu CT on … Continue reading →

Posted in Instruction, Jiu-jitsu | Tagged bjj, jay bell, jiu-jitsu, lesson, martial arts, video | 1 Comment

Masters’ Visit

Posted on August 26, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here is the flyer for a great seminar at the Okinawan Karate School in Pittsfield, MA featuring Masters Higa and Takamiyagi. I’ve been lucky to train with both of them, and I learned a lot! Please see the school’s webpage … Continue reading →

Posted in Karate, News | Tagged Higa, karate, karate seminar, martial arts, Okinawan Karate School, Takamiyagi | Leave a comment

Quick Link

Posted on August 12, 2010 by moaimartialarts

This is my first article with Experts123. Take a look and click “like” on their site if you have the time! http://www.experts123.com/a/growing-into-the-martial-arts.html

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Minimalist Home Gym – Part One

Posted on August 10, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I think I promised this a while back. Here’s part one of a tour of my home gym (i.e. the back of my garage). I’ve spent the last few years collecting, scrounging, building, and stealing a good amount of training … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Fitness | Tagged fitness, home gym, martial arts, minimalist training | 4 Comments

Finding a ‘good school’ – 2. The Usual Inquiry

Posted on July 18, 2010 by curtiswinn

Here is part two of a series of guest posts by Curtis Winn. Leave a comment or questions, and he’ll be happy to respond. ________________________ The conversation usually starts out the same way… “You take karate?”…..followed by…. “Do you teach?”…..and … Continue reading →