Author Archives: Wally

Up and Running

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Wally

Last week, the ground was covered in slushy ice.  Nobody showed to the new Tuesday night beginner class. This week was a different story.  So great to see some new faces in the gym, being led carefully through the core … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Beginning CrossFit Series!

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Wally

  Cost is $80 for eight-week section, and $90 for the 9-week section. Register online at www.westsideakf.com/events/

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Independent Motion

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Wally

Independent MotionWatch this video on YouTube You don’t want your sparring partner knowing that you’re going to attack, do you?  Probably not.  In which case, one method you can use to disguise your attacks is to try and make them … Continue reading →

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Why You Ever?

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 12.28.15Watch this video on YouTube Why power clean?  Isn’t getting under the bar the correct way to clean?  Shouldn’t you squat under the bar always? I have come to see the power clean (and power snatch) as invaluable … Continue reading →

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Fakes

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Wally

Five Primary FakesWatch this video on YouTube Faking.  It’s a simple enough concept.  Pretend to do one thing and then do another instead.  In sparring, you are best served faking with a technique that you have already landed on your … Continue reading →

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