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Ida B. Wells Special
We’re offering $25 for an unlimited amount to training to all Ida B. Wells students and staff. You can take the CrossFit classes, the Yoga classes, the Martial Arts classes. All of it! You can check out the schedule here … Continue reading
Coached
For most of us, it’s difficult to take criticism. We’re wired to take it personally. Clear pointers about technique get garbled inside our heads and we turn them into moral judgements. It makes the already challenging task of trying something … Continue reading
The New Gym!
We moved! Well, we moved one of our gyms. In a magic world of endless rental options, we’d prefer one big space that could house all our programs, but in the real world of Hillsdale, we’ve got two small gyms … Continue reading
Understanding Movement
First and foremost, we teach kids martial arts. Given time and effort, students who come to our martial arts classes will gain a functional understanding of striking, grappling, wrestling, and self defense. But they’ll also get lessons in basic human … Continue reading
Out of Position
It’s much easier in the grappling arts to tell when you’re out of position: you’re on the bottom, getting crushed, and unable to move. Sure, it’s not always super obvious, but after a couple weeks of training, folks generally figure … Continue reading