Author Archives: Wally

Serial

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Wally

Set up positionWatch this video on YouTube I am digging Joe’s Weightlifting class!  I’ve been to seminars before but the once a week for 8 weeks format is helping me out so much more.  I just don’t think I can … Continue reading →

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Robert Gray Demo

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Wally

We had a blast over at Robert Gray Middle School on Thursday, showing our stuff.  Thanks to all the students who participated, the parents who helped bring their kids and to Rich for the photos!

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Should I Open?

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Wally

Should you do the opens? The short answer is: probably.  The more nuanced answer lies below, formatted as a series of questions. Do you just want a workout or are you interested in learning how to move better? If you … Continue reading →

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Handy Hammerfist

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Wally

Hail hammerfistWatch this video on YouTube What a versatile and relatively simple strike the hammerfist is.  You can hit from almost any angle.  You can hit hard with a reasonably low chance of injury.  You can make a really loud … Continue reading →

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A Beginner’s Leglock

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Wally

Guard break to calf cutterWatch this video on YouTube Leglocks have a scary reputation among some martial artists but, like everything else, they are simply another tool to be examined, practiced and used.  It is true that they can be … Continue reading →

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