Tag Archives: martial arts

How to Get a Big Belly and Why It’s Important

Posted on September 2, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Fit or Fat? Martial artists are often considered some of the most highly skilled and best conditioned athletes in the world. Many maintain peak fitness and regularly undergo grueling training sessions. All attempt to practice and healthy lifestyles. Then there’s … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Enrolling Your Children in Martial Arts

Posted on August 14, 2012 by moaimartialarts

I’ve written about this topic a few times myself, and I can personally vouch for the benefits of studying martial arts as a child. As I’m not a dad (yet), here are five very good reasons to enroll your child … Continue reading →

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How to Get the Sexy Hips You Always Dreamed Of!

Posted on August 8, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Ok, so not many of us really think of our hips as an important part of a killer beach body. The folks sweating it out to P90X or Insanity certainly won’t stress this. But the one of the most important … Continue reading →

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5 Steps to Becoming a World Class Martial Artist

Posted on August 2, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s an inspiring guest post from writer and self-defense expert Neal Martin of Combative Mind. He covers some of the best ways to improve your martial arts training by increasing your level of commitment; in short, Neal clearly outlines the … Continue reading →

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Quick and Dirty Soap Review

Posted on August 1, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Ever get ring worm? Had it twice this year. Staph infection? Yeah, I got that too. If you’ve never picked up something from the mats or a training partner, both suck, and both are really scary if you try to … Continue reading →

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In Defense of Kata

Posted on July 12, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a simple fact: some people like practicing katas (forms), and some people don’t. You can delve into this debate just about anywhere martial arts are discussed in gyms or on the Internet. MMA and BJJ guys think they’re a … Continue reading →

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Ouch! (A Story of Neglected Training)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Remember gym class?  If you’re a child of the 80’s or 90’s, you were probably part of a group of kids who had to start writing essays instead of running laps.  At least in Massachusetts, where I grew up, the … Continue reading →

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The Gift of Humility

Posted on June 27, 2012 by moaimartialarts

I was recently talking with  fellow martial artist David Gallo of CT Wing Chun Academy about how we teach our classes.  We both agreed that tradition and structure are important, but so is being friendly and approachable.  He mentioned that … Continue reading →

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6 Tips On How To Make Martial Arts Safe For All Ages

Posted on June 21, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Hi, Everyone:  Here’s a really informative guest post from writer and trainer Krisca Te.  She provides us a thorough exploration of how to make martial arts safe for all ages.  This post is probably more geared to those with less … Continue reading →

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Best Martial Arts Fight Scene Ever?

Posted on June 17, 2012 by moaimartialarts

I was messing around on YouTube last night and stumbled upon what just might be the best martial arts fight scene ever.  It’s from Wheels on Meals, a cult classic featuring Sammo Hung, Biao Yuen, a young Jackie Chan, and Benny “The Jet” Urquidez. … Continue reading →

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