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New Affiliate: GORUCK
One resolution for 2016 we’re making at the Meriden Martial Arts Club is to train more outdoors. That means kata, kihon, and bunkai all done outside in addition to workouts to improve our fitness and...
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2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. We post this every year because it’s kind of fun. Thanks for another great year! – Bill and Alex Here’s an excerpt:...
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GORUCK Sandbag Deadlift
I wrote a post about DIY sandbag deadlifts a long time ago. Here’s a new one using some new, better performing gear. This is a 5×5 deadlift demonstration. There are approximately 330 pounds of sand...
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Sandbag DIY Dead-Squat Combo Lift using GORUCK and Mystery Ranch Packs
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...
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GORUCK GR1 Fitness Loadout Review
There are a lot of reviews for this pack online, but not many explain all its different uses. Here’s one loadout for the GORUCK GR1 used for fitness and rucking. Look for more equipment discussion on...
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New Review: Venum MMA Sparring Gloves
I just signed on as a gear reviewer for a new website, MMA Gear Addict. This one’s on a sweet set of Venum gloves that you can get on closeout if you shop around. Check them out! – Bill Venum …...
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GORUCK GR2 Review: The One-Bag Solution
The Holy Grail for EDCers everywhere is the fabled “One-Bag Solution”. I think I’ve found it with the GORUCK GR2. I’ve had this bag for about a year now, and it’s served me well during hiking trips,...
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New Affiliate: Kataaro
Kataaro is a custom martial arts belt and equipment company that I’m consistently impressed with. Their products are excellent as is their customer service and delivery. Better still–all their...
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New Review: Century Tegu Headgear
Here’s another review I wrote for MMA Gear Addict. While I love Century products, this one is a miss. You can read the review here, and here’s a quick video that sums it up. I hope you find it...
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Meriden Martial Arts Club Kyu Test 5.1.16
Here are a few quick pics from our recent kyu test at the Meriden Martial Arts Club. Thanks to all who tested and helped out. Congrats!
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Rucksack Review May 2016
I’ve done a lot of posts lately about outdoor gear. As I mentioned, preparedness is an offshoot of situational awareness, which, of course, is an essential aspect of martial arts. Being prepared for...
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Hiking Boots for Martial Artists: Rationale and Reviews
Rationale Here is an other entry in the informal outdoor equipment series featured on this site. This time, we’re focused on boots. I wrote about training outdoors in minimalist footwear a long while...
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Martial Arts Ruck March Training
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...
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2016 MMA Club Olympiad!
To celebrate this year’s games we had some fun training. All events were meant to improve martial arts skills and included sanchin-style shot put, hammer throw, 40-yard dash, gymnastics, taekwondo on...
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Forearm and Grip Training for Marial Artists
Here is a quick video to help with forearm and grip training. Improving these areas is important for all forms of martial arts–especially grappling. Take a look, and let us know what you think! (We...
View ArticleHome Dojo Tour 2019 (Home Dojo on a Dime Part 2)
We’ve done a lot of updating over the past few years, including better equipment, real mats, shelving, and a Mylar “mirror”. Have a look, and let us know what you think! Advertisements
View ArticlePOV Karate Sparring Drills
Having some fun training at the Meriden Martial Arts Club. What do you think of our drills? Advertisements
View ArticleThe World’s Best Cap Challenge
Here is our version of the Cap Challenge that’s viral as of Summer 2019. Impressive, right? Advertisements
View ArticleMeriden Martial Arts Club Ruck 2019
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...
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