Keefe's Martial Arts

10/09/2026

The best age to start martial arts for under 18.

Keefe's Martial Arts, Stoneham MA 10/9/26 Keefe's Martial Arts, Stoneham MA 10/9/26 The Best Age to Start Martial Arts It All Begins Here Ages 7–12: The Sweet SpotAfter decades of teaching traditional martial arts, I've observed that age can play an important role in a student's interest, commitme...

10/02/2026

SUMO AT FOXWOODS - October 24.

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10/01/2026

Autumn Martial Arts Koan (AI)

The student asked,
“Master, how do I know when I have truly mastered my art?”

The master pointed to a crimson leaf falling from a maple tree.

“Did the leaf struggle to let go?”

“No,” replied the student.

“Then when your technique requires no struggle,
you will understand what the leaf already knows.”

09/26/2026

Kids. I don't know why he did this but it's cool looking. He wanted to put all his earned belts on at the dojo.

09/25/2026

2 students were arguing on who started lessons first. They signed up 3 years ago in the same month. But they wanted to know the day. I wrote the name on our markerboard with a little drama.

09/25/2026

DRIVE SAFE THIS WEEKEND

The rain comes down, the traffic’s slow,
But off to the dojo I still must go.
The wipers swing, the puddles splash,
Some idiot cuts me off in a flash.

I finally arrive, soaked from the rain,
Ready to teach through traffic and pain.
The students ask, “Sensei, what’s the plan?”
I smile and say—“Survive if you can.”
AI poem

09/17/2026

Sparring practice. Sometimes there's contact.

08/31/2026

No classes this weekend.

08/25/2026

Tai Chi is good for you!

Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions

08/22/2026

1. My student found an opponent in Florida!

2. Student gifts. A samurai figurine from Tokyo Japan and a magnet from the Great Wall in China - students summer trips. Thank you!