Author Archives: Wally

Why Pummel?

Pummeling drill/body lock throwWatch this video on YouTube Why is the pummeling drill a basic?  Because, in my opinion, it is a basic standup wrestling drill.  While we aren’t a wrestling specific style, we are generalist martial artists and the ability … Continue reading

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Monday Night

Monday night classes are now taught by Jaydra. What does that mean? It means the same great Mo Duk Pai classes with a different teacher. The beauty of having more than one instructor at a school is even when they … Continue reading

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To Gi or not to Gi

NogiWatch this video on YouTube It’s a basic question.  Should you wear the pajamas when you wrestle or should you not? Depends on your goals.  If you’re interested in self defense, you should do both.  Most of the time, attackers … Continue reading

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One Spot Left!

There is only one spot left in our upcoming Judo seminar!  9 one hour classes taught by the awesome people from Portland Judo. Click on the events tab and get it while it’s hot!

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The Next 10 Weeks

In the past, we’ve worked 2 month blocks in CrossFit.  This has meant focusing on one lift and one gymnastic movement and seeing if we can improve on both in 8 weeks.  The measuring has been simple: do a 1rm … Continue reading

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