Author Archives: Wally

Triangle Choke

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Wally

Triangle powerWatch this video on YouTube I’ve now several times for BJJ class come in with a bunch of material and then, upon starting to teach to actual students, scaled down and only taught half of what I had in … Continue reading →

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Forms as Drills

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Wally

Stances: narrow, wide and standardWatch this video on YouTube Forms are all about moving your body in ways that help you think about body connection. Sometimes the forms put you through good fighting stances – places where your feet are … Continue reading →

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Darkness

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Wally

So very darkWatch this video on YouTube So you want to do CrossFit? Are you prepared to throw wall balls outside, in the cold and dark? You might appear, in all your shadowy glory, on the Internet, available for any … Continue reading →

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The Truth

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Wally

Through drills to sparringWatch this video on YouTube The fighting principle “five primary techniques” is all about core competency. What are you good at? What works for you? It seems like the kind of thing that people would know but … Continue reading →

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Stable?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Wally

Oly class 11.11.14Watch this video on YouTube When examining the footwork for the jerk, it is all about stability. Yes, you want to get under the bar. Yes, you want to be as fast as possible. If you aren’t stable, … Continue reading →

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