Author Archives: Wally

Visual Feedback

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Wally

Monkey LineWatch this video on YouTube I definitely was not as dedicated to taking videos at Wednesday’s test as I have been in the past. In fact, I took none. Luckily, other people took some video. Here is one monkey … Continue reading →

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Unaccomadated CrossFitters

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Wally

Why, thou wert better in thy house than to answer with thy unlighted gym this heaviness of the barbells. Is CrossFit no more than this? Consider it well. Thou owest the gymnast no skill, the powerlifter no strength, the weightlifter … Continue reading →

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Adaptation

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Wally

Nice work to all testers. Thanks to the helpers me the board as well. Our tests, like the rest of our art, have continued to evolve over the years. It was awesome to see the testers adapt to all he … Continue reading →

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Elbow Speed

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Wally

Elbow speedWatch this video on YouTube Yesterday I mentioned that keeping your elbows up during a thruster will make your life easier by preserving your posture and allowing you to use your legs more than your back. So we already … Continue reading →

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Big Chunks

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Wally

Willow led broadsword form parts 1-5Watch this video on YouTube Our usual mode of operation with forms is to teach a few moves at a time. This helps insure quality and gives the student time to integrate the new moves … Continue reading →

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