Author Archives: Wally

Brown!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by Wally

I just put up a first draft of the brown sash training manual. I can’t imagine a better gift for the holidays. All Kung fu students, read it and start sending me questions if things don’t make sense and send … Continue reading →

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What’s in the Red Box?

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Wally

What's in the red box: episode 1Watch this video on YouTube What’s in the box? Prehab and rehab tools. Things that make you hurt and make you better at the same time. Dip on in. Take a look. Come away … Continue reading →

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Resistance vs Structure

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Wally

Leg trap to scissor sweepWatch this video on YouTube Sometimes we drill things against resistance. Sometimes we drill things against structure. What? Resistance means your partner is actively trying to stop you. Structure means your partner is only making an … Continue reading →

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Harrowing High Pulls

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Wally

High pullin'Watch this video on YouTube The high pull is a somewhat neglected animal in our gym. It shouldn’t be. Like any of the partial lifts, it is incredibly useful as a skill builder. Look at it this way: if … Continue reading →

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Adversity

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Wally

Legendary sufferingWatch this video on YouTube Don’t call it suffering, call it challenge. Don’t call it soreness, call it adaptation. No, I am not from The Ministry of Truth. I am, however, well aware of the power of words and … Continue reading →

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