Author Archives: Wally

Contingency

Learning a technique is one thing: you have a compliant partner, you learn the steps and BAM! There it is. Getting a submission against a resisting partner is different. They resist. They try their own counter techniques. They use strength. … Continue reading

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What is a Front Kick?

What is a front kick? I suspect the answer someone will give depends quite a bit on who they are and what use they may (or may not) have for a front kick. What do I think a front kick … Continue reading

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Kid’s Tournament Time

What? A kid’s tournament in the middle of COVID? How is this possible? We will be holding this summer tournament & picnic outdoors, and welcome families to stay on afterwards to play (in a distanced manner). It seemed like the … Continue reading

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Punch Card Magic

Everyday scintillates more with a punchcard in your pocket. Spend $215 and save $35 on our drop in rate. Valid for all adult and teen classes. When you punch out ten classes, come back and get another one. These are … Continue reading

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New Mask Policy

Hello internet people. The Oregon Health Authority has clarified how businesses can navigate the maze of masking that currently confronts us. If you want to see the official document, go here. Assuming you don’t want to read it, the OHA … Continue reading

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