Author Archives: Wally

All the Equipment

Posted on October 28, 2024 by Wally

There are so many fitness toys out there… medicine balls, kettle bells, barbells, rowing machines, jump ropes. Why? Why not simply do push ups, pull ups, and outdoor obstacle courses? It’s an excellent question. Given our mission to support the … Continue reading →

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Get the Position, then Break the Structure

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Wally

So you want to do a throw or a takedown? Easy. First, get in a good position, then break your partner’s structure. Okay, so it’s not really that easy, but it can be helpful to have a general sense of … Continue reading →

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Why So Much?

Posted on October 20, 2024 by Wally

Doing the WorkWatch this video on YouTube I had a student ask me today if she thought it was better to be amazing at one thing or kinda good at lots of things. I answered “kinda good at lots of … Continue reading →

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Teen BJJ

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Wally

Why do the teenagers get their own Jiu-jitsu class? Why not put them in the kids class or the adult class? It’s not easy being a teenager. You aren’t a kid anymore but you’re definitely not an adult either. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Standard Stable versus Novelty Movements

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Wally

One of the methodologies of CrossFit is to select movements that are generally applicable to everyday movement. In other words, we want to get strong and competent in ways that are functional for our lives. Most people have to take … Continue reading →

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