Author Archives: Wally

Where to Start

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Wally

http://youtu.be/VvDGPno_EAk When you watch someone move, triage.  If you want to help them get better, you’ve got to pick one thing to tell them about.  You can’t tell them about their feet, arms, head and chest all at once.  They’re … Continue reading →

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Angle Off

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Wally

http://youtu.be/o6AdC12zy7k We talk about taking an angle against attacks all the time.  Tonight, we tried to live that dream.  We practiced angling off of linear attacks.  We practiced stepping at angles (rather than straight in) when attacking.  Then we did … Continue reading →

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Are They Too Mobile?

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Wally

And now with leg kicksWatch this video on YouTube If your partner is moving too much and making you dizzy, maybe it is time to kick them in the leg to slow them down a bit. Today in the 7pm … Continue reading →

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Structure

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 9.14.15Watch this video on YouTube Kevin and I both have a fail in the above video where we catch at the bottom with lousy back structure.  Put another way, we’re trying to squat with a rounded back.  As … Continue reading →

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Mobility Trumps Stability

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Wally

The movement imperativeWatch this video on YouTube When you’re outnumbered, mobility trumps stability.  Actually, that’s not entirely true but most of the time, if you are facing more than one opponent, it seems wiser to keep moving and try to … Continue reading →

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