Author Archives: Wally

The Basics

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Wally

Turn turn turn for the armbarWatch this video on YouTube Today in BJJ class we went over how to get an armbar from the guard position. It is a fundamental technique. If you are struggling with this one (or don’t … Continue reading →

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Look Forward

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Wally

Vertical for always – double undersWatch this video on YouTube Are you doing double unders? Look forward. Are you at the top of a box jump? Look forward. Are you at the top of a thruster? Look forward. Are you … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Hip Mobility

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Wally

Steady the hook kickWatch this video on YouTube Almost every sport motion worth doing originates in the hips. Thus, if you’ve got poor hip mobility, pretty much everything is going to be hard. Want to punch hard? You need mobile … Continue reading →

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One Cue

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Wally

Oly class 10.27.14Watch this video on YouTube I’ve written and talked about the “one cue” idea several times, so I’ll try and keep the summary quick. When you are working on something, keep your corrections and focus on one cue. … Continue reading →

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Pacing Technique

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Wally

Oh CrossFitter, the rows you'll rowWatch this video on YouTube One of the things I picked up from the Outlaw seminar that I went to early in the month was how to measure someone’s aerobic capacity. Sounds cool, right? Let’s … Continue reading →

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