Author Archives: Wally

Kung Fu Conditioning

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Wally

Kung Fu injury preventionWatch this video on YouTube I’ve had a couple of Kung Fu students ask me questions about back injuries and posture issues lately. This means probably dozens of students are thinking about these things but haven’t asked. … Continue reading →

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Baby [Hand] Steps

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Wally

Handstand buildingWatch this video on YouTube Want to be able to walk on your hands?  Practice challenging your balance against the wall before you start trying to walk freely. Kick up against the wall.  Hold steady.  Once you can do … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Do That?

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Wally

Why hip touches?Watch this video on YouTube Ever look at the whiteboard or listen to the coach and then wonder “why are we doing THAT movement?”. Is that CrossFit? Is that going to make me more fit? Isn’t that just … Continue reading →

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Staff Time!

Posted on June 3, 2015 by Wally

Staff is backWatch this video on YouTube The time has arrived, once again, for us to swing six foot sticks around in the park. There are so many things to love about the staff form but my personal favorite is … Continue reading →

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Throwing Things

Posted on May 31, 2015 by Wally

Throwing knives, throwing each otherWatch this video on YouTube This year at camp I taught knife throwing and people throwing. Specifically, I taught a basic knife spin throw and the basics of head control in relationship to throwing. In terms … Continue reading →

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