Tag Archives: martial arts

The 5 Greatest Martial Arts Actors of All Time

Posted on June 4, 2012 by moaimartialarts

 Hi, Everyone:  Here’s a fun guest post courtesy Sam Getter from MMA Combat.  If you get a chance, take a look at the site: it’s a great place for news and updates about your favorite fighters and promotions! – Bill … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Guest Post, Opinion | Tagged , , , , , , | 9 Comments

YouTube Channel Update

Posted on May 10, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few new videos if you haven’t been to my channel lately.  Enjoy, and feel free to leave feedback here or on YouTube.  Thanks! Here’s my attempt to start and end Sanseiryu kata in the same spot while … Continue reading →

Posted in Instruction, Karate | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments

How to be a Half-Assed Vegetarian Part 2

Posted on May 1, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you’re like me, you’ve been asking yourself these questions a lot lately . . . Why am I feeling tired all the time? Getting sick easily? Having trouble recovering from my workouts?  Are the stresses of work, family, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Martial Arts Can Help In Losing Belly Fat

Posted on April 25, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Hi, Everyone:  Here’s a cool guest post from James, a writer for bellyfat360.com.  He provides us with some great advice about fitness in this article and on his website.  If you’ve been wanting to start training in martial arts to help reach … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Guest Post, Nutrition | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

An Introduction to Shohei-Ryu Karate is FINALLY out for iPad! (Today has been a busy day!)

Posted on April 20, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Ok.  Long story short, I was hoping just to get this book out to my students at Gracie Farmington Valley.  After waiting a loooooong for Apple’s approval, I just got word that it has to be written for a larger … Continue reading →

Posted in Instruction, Special Offers | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Moai Martial Arts T-Shirt Shop!

Posted on April 20, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Do you like the new site design?  I got a local artist (my generous and talented sister in-law!) to sketch some neat ideas, and there are more great graphical changes to come. Upgrading the look and feel of the site … Continue reading →

Posted in Special Offers | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Circuit Training for Karate Nerds

Posted on March 15, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few examples of workouts I’ve created that combine MMA-style conditioning drills with karate techniques.  Take a look at each and let us know if they might be helpful to you.  If you have suggestions, please share them … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Karate, MMA | Tagged , , , , , | 4 Comments

10 Best Mixed Martial Arts Moves Caught on Camera

Posted on March 7, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a fun and thought-provoking guest post by Clint Henderson of 2MCCTV security solutions.  It’s interesting to see how some of the moves we practice work in real threatening situations.  No one wants to have to use their martial arts training, but sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Post, MMA, Self Defense | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

One Minute Bunkai

Posted on March 4, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here are a few neat videos suggested by one of our readers.  They offer grappling-based interpretations of moves from sanseiryu and seichin.  I love the moves in theory, though I may do things a little differently.  What do you think? … Continue reading →

Posted in Instruction, Karate, MMA | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Top 5 Martial Arts Exercises for Seniors

Posted on February 29, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Here’s another great guest post on martial arts and how they can benefit senior citizens.  Take a look and let us know what you think.  If you have some suggested exercises, please share them in the comments! __________________ Top 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Fitness, Guest Post, Instruction | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 3 Comments