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Spins are Pivots
Spinning techniques are often scoffed at as “too fancy” or “too showy”. This may be true from a practical self defense standpoint. Perhaps that jump spinning hook kick isn’t the wisest idea when one is beset upon by a gang … Continue reading
Something Wicked This WOD Becomes
I know you are so deeply immersed in researching the landmark court cases I keep throwing at you this month that you don’t have the time to even think about what the theme of next month is going to be… … Continue reading
Theme of the week: Pivoting
There are lots of ways to hit hard. One tried and true method is to pivot your feet as you strike. We practice this style of hitting whenever we use the “one heel up rule”. The rule simply means that … Continue reading
Set up
If the journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step, then the lift of a thousand pounds starts with good set up. Alright, so nobody at the school is lifting 1000 pounds anytime soon. Still, a heavy lift … Continue reading