Author Archives: Wally

Evasions, Blocks, Covers and Frames

Blocking is hard.  First off, when you block, you’re reacting to something – one step behind the game.  Second, you’ve got to be accurate – throw the appropriate block against the incoming strike.  Tough stuff.  Not impossible stuff, but difficult. … Continue reading

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Swinging Six Foot Sticks

While the sun will allow us, we’ll be going outside and learning a staff form this summer.  Why?  Because swinging around a six foot stick is super fun (though you wouldn’t know it from how bored I look in the … Continue reading

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Relative to You

Movement forward.  That’s what we seek – measurable progress.  With the heavy lifting days, it’s easy.  Were you able to lift more than you did last time?  Doesn’t matter if it’s by 1 pound or 50 pounds, all we’re looking … Continue reading

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Swinging Six Foot Sticks

While the sun will allow us, we’ll be going outside and learning a staff form this summer.  Why?  Because swinging around a six foot stick is super fun (though you wouldn’t know it from how bored I look in the … Continue reading

Posted in Forms, Kung Fu | 4 Comments

Relative to You

Movement forward.  That’s what we seek – measurable progress.  With the heavy lifting days, it’s easy.  Were you able to lift more than you did last time?  Doesn’t matter if it’s by 1 pound or 50 pounds, all we’re looking … Continue reading

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