Author Archives: Wally

Technique

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Wally

Thanks to Joe (of Vulkan weightlifting) for coming over and guest teaching for a second class on snatch technique. Having taken the same class twice now from Joe, what follows is my takeaway. Technique reigns supreme. Practice basic movements twice … Continue reading →

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Coach Justin

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Wally

Justin Murphy is the coach of the Wednesday 8pm BJJ class.  If you like spending half an hour delving deep into a single technique and then trying to get it to work in live sparring, you will love his class. … Continue reading →

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Arm Drag

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Wally

Kids Orange/Purple: Arm DragWatch this video on YouTube The arm drag is such a wonderful, basic tool for the martial artist.  It is a simple way to improve your position from being directly in front of your partner to being … Continue reading →

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Lead versus Side Facing

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Wally

Sparring class 1.19.16Watch this video on YouTube Tonight in sparring class we experimented with fighting from a lead versus fighting from a side facing stance.  A lead is definitely the more common stance, the one you will typically see in … Continue reading →

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More Than One Direction

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Wally

My LineWatch this video on YouTube Thursday night in Kung Fu class we looked at three ideas around doing the monkey line drill. The first idea was to try and be fluid rather than choppy.  When you are dealing with … Continue reading →

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