Author Archives: Wally

Move Your Feet

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Wally

Oly class 2.2.14Watch this video on YouTube I know not everyone moves their feet when they lift. Some folks come up onto the balls of the feet and then slam right back down to their heels. My personal experience is … Continue reading →

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Substitute

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Wally

Instead of doing a theme this week – or a challenge this month – I decided to film as many students as possible doing a form. The plan is to film them again in a month and see if there … Continue reading →

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Cues

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Wally

Postural cuesWatch this video on YouTube It’s nice when the cues for one movement transfer to another. Front squats and weighted lunges from the rack position share a number of cues in this way: elbows up being one of the … Continue reading →

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Sword Return

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Wally

Willow leaf broadsword form – rough draftWatch this video on YouTube Ready to do your form for the upcoming tournament on February 21st? Good. Here are some thoughts around preparing. Pick a form and focus on it. If possible, do … Continue reading →

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Knees

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Wally

The knees go backWatch this video on YouTube There is a noise familiar to all who have been in the weight room long enough (actually there are lots of noises but let’s limit ourselves to one for today) and that … Continue reading →

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