Tag Archives: shohei-ryu

New School Update – Gracie Farmington Valley

Posted on September 24, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I’ve been alluding to this over the last few weeks, so here’s the official news!  I will be the head karate instructor at Gracie Farmington Valley in Tariffville, CT. Click our logo for more information.  The school’s site is still … Continue reading →

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Aki Renshu at ZenQuest Martial Arts Center on 9/17

Posted on September 8, 2011 by moaimartialarts

Here’s some info on an upcoming event you won’t want to miss.  ZenQuest Martial Arts Center in Lenox, MA will be hosting a seminar with my senseis Ed and Jean DeCosta.  I’ve trained with them for nearly 25 years, and … Continue reading →

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Thanks for a Great First Year!

Posted on January 2, 2011 by moaimartialarts

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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Pangai-Noon

Posted on December 7, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a video I watched as a basis for a little self-study project.  I know that the fighting style, Pangai-Noon, is the origin of Uechi-Ryu and Shohei-Ryu.  It’s what Kanbun Uechi studied on mainland China.  I know that it’s much … Continue reading →

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DIY “Wing Chun” Dummy

Posted on September 26, 2010 by moaimartialarts

I saw this video a few weeks ago and thought it would be a neat idea to attach an arm to my makiwara, like this guy did. After thinking about how he built it, it looked like the modification might … Continue reading →

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Aki Renshu Group Picture

Posted on September 17, 2010 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a nice group shot posted on the Okinawan Karate School Facebook page.  Thanks to all for the great training!

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A Matter of Style

Posted on August 24, 2010 by moaimartialarts

It’s been awhile since I’ve posted anything about karate.  Since this is a karate blog, I guess I should get to it.  I’ve been thinking lately about how an individual’s style comes into play when performing kata (forms) or kumite … 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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