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Perspective
There were only students in class today, so it was a perfect time for some video feedback. We did our forms and some basic strikes on the pads. The idea was to capture our training on film, watch what we … Continue reading
In Praise of Observation
It’s been a while since I’ve posted about how awesome it is to be a coach. It is. I get to watch people move all day long. The coolest part is that the longer I do it, the more that … Continue reading
Limbo Clean
Take a moment to consider the angle of the back during a front squat. At the rock bottom of the squat, unless the student has amazing mobility, the back is angled forward. At the top of the squat, the student … Continue reading
At Last
The staff form is (compared to our other forms) long and complex. This means when you finally finish learning the form it is quite an accomplishment. We now have four people in the school who know the whole form which … Continue reading
Volumes of Volume
When your joints start to hurt, it may be a good indicator that you are training too much. If you are a beginner, it may be an indicator that you are getting too excited about doing heavy weights. If you … Continue reading