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String Break!
Ok, ok. The title would have been a bit more apropos back in March or April. Whatever. Here’s a video of me practicing a tricky board break I saw Walter Mattson complete at a demo many years ago. He dangled … Continue reading
In Defense of Kata
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
Posted in Karate, Philosophy
Tagged Anderson Silva, bjj, Georges, Jon Jones, Josh Waitzkin, karate, Kata, martial arts, mma, shohei-ryu, St-Pierre, The Art of Learning
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YouTube Channel Update
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 bill antonitis, karate, martial arts, okinawan, shohei-ryu, Video blogging, youtube
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An Introduction to Shohei-Ryu Karate is FINALLY out for iPad! (Today has been a busy day!)
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 Apple, iBooks, IPad, karate, martial arts, shohei-ryu
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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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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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New YouTube Video
It’s probably not the best performance you’ve seen, but here’s a Ryuko kata from Shohei-Ryu Karate at Gracie Farmington Valley for you to check out. Let us know what you think!
Posted in Karate
Tagged bill antonitis, Gracie Farmington Valley, karate, 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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Back to School Shopping!
So I meant to post this a lot sooner (hence the September-y title) but was delayed by the opening of Gracie Farmington Valley. You’d be surprised of all the stuff you need to start a karate program from scratch! Here’s … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, Equipment, Instruction, Karate
Tagged karate, Makiwara, Schools and Instruction, shohei-ryu
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Moai Martial Arts 