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Kanshiwa Kata
Here’s the second kata in Shohei-ryu Karate as performed by yours truly. Questions and comments are welcome, as always. Thanks!
Posted in Affiliates, Karate
Tagged Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, Kata, martial arts, Okinawa, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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New Online Store!
While I’m working through the approval process with Apple, I’ve opened an online store by partnering with Proof Rocks! to offer great information products! Since I specialize in writing and martial arts, plan to see great e-books and instructional videos … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, Karate, Shopping, Special Offers
Tagged E-book, Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, martial arts, Shopping
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Benefits of Martial Arts for Seniors
Here’s a guest post I think you’ll like. It’s from the writers of Assisted Living Today, an online resource regarding seniors and aging and covers a topic not commonly addressed on this blog: how martial arts can help seniors. Have … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Guest Post, Instruction
Tagged Health, martial arts, Recreation and Sports, seniors
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The Three Main Katas
As Uechi-Ryu/Shohei-Ryu students know, Master Uechi brought three katas to Okinawa from China after returning to his homeland. We tend to focus on these katas more than others for good reason: they are the foundation of our style, and everything … Continue reading
Posted in Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Kanbun Uechi, karate, Kata, martial arts, Okinawa, sanchin, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu
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Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley Promotional Video
Here’s a video that tells a little bit about the karate we practice at Gracie Farmington Valley every day! Please take a look and let us know what you think. If you’re interested in training, you can e-mail bill@graciefv.com or … Continue reading
Posted in Affiliates, Instruction, Karate, MMA, News
Tagged Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, martial arts, Schools and Instruction, shohei-ryu
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(Finally) Video for YouTube!
We’ve shot a bunch of video of the last few weeks and are currently editing all of it. Topics include demonstrations of kata and techniques, breaking, and conditioning exercises. Here’s the first video on hand strengthening. Take a look, let … Continue reading
Posted in Fitness, Instruction, Karate
Tagged hand strengthening, karate, martial arts, shohei-ryu, Uechi-Ryu, youtube
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The Gift of Martial Arts
Giving Thanks As we’re wrapping up the season of giving, and 2011, I’m feeling a bit reflective. First off, thanks for helping to make the site bigger and better than it was last year! We’ve about doubled readership, and our … Continue reading
Posted in Jiu-jitsu, Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, karate, Marcelo Garcia, Mark Dellagrotte, martial arts, Ryan Hall, Uechi-Ryu
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Black Friday 2011
Well, the holiday shopping season is upon us again, and even the most dedicated martial artists can be distracted by the deals. I prefer Cyber Monday to Black Friday, but if you feel like putting your training to good use, … Continue reading
What type of martial arts school is best for you? POLL
Here’s the follow up poll to last week’s post. Let us know what you think!
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Guest Post: Sensei Connie Flynn
It was fun to write a guest post on the Ikigai Way blog last week. I thought I’d return the favor to you. Here’s a short piece written by Sensei Connie Flynn of ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA. … Continue reading →