Author Archives: Wally

Position before… Striking

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Wally

Three stagesWatch this video on YouTube There is a position that is so bad that if you are put there, no matter how good your striking skills are, you should abandon them and focus on escaping using your grappling skills. … Continue reading →

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You be Me

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Wally

You be meWatch this video on YouTube There is a confusing cliche that gets dropped at martial arts schools on a daily basis: “get rid of your ego”.  Aren’t you supposed to win?  Aren’t there points and submissions and trophies … Continue reading →

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Can’t Armbar? Biceps Cut.

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Wally

Biceps cutterWatch this video on YouTube Often when you go to armbar someone, they grab their hands together and hold on for dear life to prevent the finish.  There are many solutions, of course, but one is to use a … Continue reading →

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What’s a Frame?

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Wally

Why frames?Watch this video on YouTube Early on in the requirements, we teach a block called the frame.  What is a frame?  What is it for?  Confusingly, there are a few different things in martial arts called frames.  In this … Continue reading →

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Safe Boxing?

Posted on June 6, 2016 by Wally

SlappyWatch this video on YouTube Someone coming at you with boxing gloves can be intimidating.  So, if you’re feeling terrified at the idea of getting hit with a glove, slap boxing might be a beautiful way for you to work … Continue reading →

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