Tag Archives: martial arts

Keep It Playful

Posted on January 14, 2013 by moaimartialarts

Are you tired of being so tired after every martial arts training session? Are you battered or bettered after each class? Are you still having fun, or are you in a rut? If you provided negative answers to any of … Continue reading →

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The Samurai Spirit of Karate

Posted on January 8, 2013 by moaimartialarts

ALar and I are a bit tied up right now working on some BIG NEW PROJECTS!  Well, I’m starting a new blog that all the dads out there will love, and he’s going back to school–specifically to learn how to … Continue reading →

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Cyber Monday Sales 2012

Posted on November 25, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you saw any of the news footage over this weekend, you probably deemed it wise to abstain from Black Friday shopping this year. Here’s a jolly example of what I mean . . . Makes you glad to know … Continue reading →

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Poetry in Motion

Posted on November 13, 2012 by moaimartialarts

I generally consider this a family-friendly blog, but please indulge me this PG-13 rated post. (It’s really not that bad!) First, a story. Teaching high school English is my day job, and we recently held an assembly on how to … Continue reading →

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New Site?

Posted on November 2, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Have you enjoyed the last few posts about fitness and martial arts? Would you be interested in a site dedicated to martial arts, fitness, nutrition, and how to be a good parent and role model for your kids? I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Fitness Tips for the Sleep-Deprived

Posted on October 31, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you follow this blog, you know why I’m writing this post. I’ve been a dad for a little more than a month now, and I’ve come to realize two things: 1. I love my son unconditionally even though he … Continue reading →

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Five Martial Arts Tips for New Parents

Posted on October 21, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Shhhh . . . Baby’s sleeping, and I have maybe five minutes to write this before he’s hungry again. Parenthood is super fun, but it’s pretty time consuming! If you’re a new parent like me, you’re probably missing out on … Continue reading →

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Lineage in the Martial Arts (Paternity Leave)

Posted on October 10, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Lineage in the martial arts is a very important and often contested issue. Some believe the authenticity of your chosen art is only valid if you’re training under the Grand Master’s direct descendent. It seems that if your teacher is … Continue reading →

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How to Achieve Mushin

Posted on September 26, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a post about how to achieve “no mind” courtesy of one of our sister sites, Good Circuits.  Yeah, I wrote it, and I’m reblogging it, but I think the idea of practicing mushin is important in all pursuits–not just martial … Continue reading →

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New Products in our Store!

Posted on September 9, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you haven’t visited the Moai Martial Arts Store lately, it’s a good time to check it out!  We’ve added many new products, including lots of good stuff for women and children.  We also have several new hoodies and even … Continue reading →

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