Author Archives: Wally
The Last Villain
Today, sadly, was our last day of villain month. Next month is… I know you’re all excited about this… historical battles! Pick your favorite battle (actual, not fictional – we’re not doing the siege of helm’s deep) and we will … Continue reading
Prehab
Yesterday in class we did a movement called the armbar stretch. It is basically the start of a Turkish getup with some extra movement put in. The purpose is to strengthen, stabilize and stretch out the shoulder. It is prehab … Continue reading
Theme of the Week: Both Hands
This week we will be making sure we do everything on both sides of our body. Do you love to hook kick? Great. Make sure you practice on both sides. Do you love to scissor sweep? Great. Make sure you … Continue reading
Perspective
This week’s theme has been a good one for me as a teacher. Without the feedback I got from the testing board, I don’t think I’d ever have come up with the idea of blading as a theme. I love … Continue reading
Just Go All the Way Down
Are you uncertain about your squat depth? Do you doubt you are getting your hip crease below your knee? If you find yourself wondering, then forget about it and just hit rock bottom. As long as your knees, hips and … Continue reading