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It’s another snowy day in CT.  How do you keep up with martial arts when you can’t get to the gym/dojo?

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New Website, First Draft

Hi, Everyone:  After discussing names and other options with readers, I present to you the first draft of our new website.  I hope you like it!  You should see a new, broader focus on collaboration on this blog and a … Continue reading

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Help!

Thanks for your input so far.  Based on what readers have shared with me, here are a few possible names for the new website.  They’re mixed and matched from some of the ideas I’ve gathered.  Please vote and weigh in … Continue reading

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Website Redesign Coming Soon

I’ve been thinking of revamping the site for awhile now, and I am looking for a little input.  What are some design elements or features you would like to add or subtract from this blog?  How can I make it … Continue reading

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Thanks for a Great First Year!

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health: The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Wow. Crunchy numbers A Boeing 747-400 passenger jet can hold 416 passengers. … Continue reading

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Selfless Sensei Contest

Here’s a neat contest going on at KarateDepot.com.  It’s called the “Selfless Sensei” Charitable Giveaway, and the winner received $1000 for equipment. Nominations end tonight, and voting begins tomorrow. Do you know of a great martial arts teacher who works … Continue reading

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Karate By Jesse

If you haven’t been to the KARATEByJesse blog yet, here is a great new article to start with.  He discusses the 80/20 principle and how it relates to martial arts. Karate & The 80/20 Principle If you have read his … Continue reading

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Staring at the Walls

One of the best things I learned while studying karate as a kid was to be observant.  I don’t mean in the sense that martial arts teaches you to be aware of your surroundings or that mystical, meditative calm that … Continue reading

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