Author Archives: Wally

Layback

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Wally

Oly cleans – 2.23.14Watch this video on YouTube The bar comes up and you move your torso back. Why? So the bar can go straight up. So you get maximum extension. So your coach thinks you are awesome. Layback. Shrug. … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Tournament Feedback

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Wally

2.21.15 tournament – sparringWatch this video on YouTube 2.21.15 tournament – grapplingWatch this video on YouTube Here’s a cycle I’ll never get tired of: testing our skill sets and then based on the results, figuring out ways to further sharpen … Continue reading →

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Breathe

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Wally

One breath is all you getWatch this video on YouTube In some forms, the breath is anchored to the technique: you exhale when you strike. In other forms, the breath is mobile: you breath in and out fluidly regardless of … Continue reading →

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The Answer

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Wally

LaybackWatch this video on YouTube Lifting from power position is pretty much the answer to everything. Want a better understanding of timing? Lift from the power position. Want to get rid of bending your arms early? Lift from the power … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Mobility vs. Grounding

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Wally

We took a couple of weeks off from having a theme.  I felt like I needed some space as a teacher to just go wherever I wanted to each class without having to concern myself with fitting into a theme. … Continue reading →

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