Author Archives: Wally

From Guard

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Wally

Gi tonesWatch this video on YouTube We often talk at the end of grappling classes about how to build a game. This discussion almost always begins with the idea that you have to find a home base position. This should … Continue reading →

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Uh… What?

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Wally

So it’s been a while since I checked out the main site and it turns out that they are putting triple unders in the workouts. Yeah. Triple unders. So I guess there’s something to add to the list. Battle of … Continue reading →

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Familiar Patterns

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Wally

Vertical torso translates to vertical barbellWatch this video on YouTube Ideally, you’d ingrain proper technique into your body so that even when you are at the point of complete exhaustion, your form would still be perfect. Realistically, you’ve got to … Continue reading →

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Having a Plan

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Wally

Move like that, hit like thatWatch this video on YouTube Part of self defense is having a plan. To me, the most obvious example of this is fire drill practices at schools. Parents, teachers and administrators know that fires happen. … Continue reading →

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Shoulders

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Wally

Turkish get upsWatch this video on YouTube I think we should do more Turkish get ups. The more I do them the more I notice how much they transfer to all the other overhead skill work we do. A person … Continue reading →

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