Tag Archives: training

Meriden Martial Arts Club Ruck 2019

Posted on August 2, 2019 by moaimartialarts

Here’s a belated video of our most recent outdoor training session–a silly but somewhat strenuous evening.  Let us know what you best outdoor training looks like, and if you want to join sometime check out Meriden Martial Arts Club.  

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Martial Arts Ruck March Training

Posted on May 23, 2016 by moaimartialarts

What would happen if you combined military-style PT, an adventure race, and a karate class?  You would get the Meriden Martial Arts Club’s first experiment without outdoor ruck march training.  We only made it out for a few hours, but we loaded up … Continue reading →

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Sandbag DIY Dead-Squat Combo Lift using GORUCK and Mystery Ranch Packs

Posted on February 24, 2016 by moaimartialarts

Here’s another post in the “Silent Ninja Workouts” series.  This is a lift inspired by the Dead-Squat bar. It is meant to combine a deadlift with a squat. In this video, the deadlift is done with a 150lbs. GORUCK sandbag … Continue reading →

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MMA Club Training Videos 9.7.14

Posted on September 11, 2014 by moaimartialarts

Here are some recent training videos from a workout at the the Meriden Martial Arts Club.  We’re just getting started, but we have five regular members who train in Shohei-Ryu karate and Gracie Jiu-Jitsu.  Take a look and let us … Continue reading →

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Karate in the Snow

Posted on February 13, 2014 by moaimartialarts

I live in New England. Temperatures have been below freezing almost all winter. It’s snowing, again. Do I need any other reason to post some of the best videos of intrepid karateka training in the snow?  I like to work … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Workout?

Posted on December 18, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you’re like me, you probably focus more on merrymaking (i.e., sleeping and eating) than training over the holidays.  I’ve been trying to be really good in terms of diet and exercise leading in to the inevitable, cheerful sloth in … Continue reading →

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Fitness Tips for the Sleep-Deprived

Posted on October 31, 2012 by moaimartialarts

If you follow this blog, you know why I’m writing this post. I’ve been a dad for a little more than a month now, and I’ve come to realize two things: 1. I love my son unconditionally even though he … Continue reading →

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Ouch! (A Story of Neglected Training)

Posted on July 4, 2012 by moaimartialarts

Remember gym class?  If you’re a child of the 80’s or 90’s, you were probably part of a group of kids who had to start writing essays instead of running laps.  At least in Massachusetts, where I grew up, the … Continue reading →

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Dumpster UBE Machine

Posted on June 13, 2011 by moaimartialarts

I went for a bike ride today, and, as usual, my legs were completely fried. I often work some reps with light weight to even out the workout, or I do some pullups and dips. This time I tried something … Continue reading →

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Random Poll

Posted on March 5, 2011 by moaimartialarts
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