Tag Archives: mma

Chess

Posted on December 17, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I always hear the analogy that the martial arts are like “human chess.”  It always made sense to me, as I know both the sport and the game require mastery of strategy.  What I never realized was what happens when … Continue reading →

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AWOL Videos

Posted on November 9, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m sorry I haven’t been a very good blogger lately–a little slow on the updates, I know.  Here are a few videos and an awesome YouTube channel to check out if you haven’t already! First up, a neat video of … Continue reading →

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EA Sports MMA

Posted on October 19, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Too bad this fight will probably only happen virtually. Here’s a cool trailer for the game featuring Emelianenko vs. Couture. Has anyone played the demo? Things have been crazy lately, and I haven’t had a chance to really write much, … Continue reading →

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Marcus Aurelio Seminar in Colchester, CT

Posted on October 7, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a belated reminder about the Marcus Aurelio seminar this weekend at America’s Best Defense in Colchester.  It should be awesome!  There will be two classes: one is no-gi MMA style and the other is a gi class.  Click below … Continue reading →

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Roid Rage!

Posted on September 23, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Sean Sherk, Shane Carwin, and now Chael Sonnen–MMA athletes are now commonly included in conversations about PEDs (performance enhancing drugs).  Over the last few decades pro sports has had an increasing number of scandals, and obviously use has gone on … Continue reading →

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UFC Fan Expo Boston and UFC 118 – The missing tweets!

Posted on August 29, 2010 by moaimartialarts

First, please accept my apology.  I promised updates and couldn’t deliver too many.  I had spotty cell reception in the Hynes Convention Center and pretty much none in the TD Banknorth Garden.  We had a great day in Boston though, … Continue reading →

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New Affiliate: FightersMarket.com

Posted on August 20, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I’m proud to announce our first site sponsor, FightersMarket.com.  I’ve made several purchase from them over the past few months, and I’ve been please by their selection and customer service.  I first selected a new gi from their site, the … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Choke

Posted on August 18, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I recently watched Choke, a documentary on Rickson Gracie and other fighters as they prepare for the 1995 Vale Tudo Championship tournament in Japan.  There’s a lot of  training and fighting action, so it’s fun to watch. While it’s mostly … Continue reading →

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AWOL Videos

Posted on June 9, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Sorry there were no new posts recently: the end of the school year is really cramping my style.  Hmmm . . . if there was only a nice long break for teachers after the insanity that is June!  Until then, … Continue reading →

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