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Dumbbells versus Barbells
If there was a fight between barbells and dumbbells, who would win? Trick question, they’d both lay there inert because they have no capacity for independent motion so neither would win. Instead, think of yourself as the winner of the … Continue reading
January is Armbar Month
What better way to start 2025 than by learning all the details of the armbar? (The correct answer, by the way, is that there is no better way.) Okay. So maybe armbars are awesome but aren’t there like… other submissions … Continue reading
Set 2025 on Fire
The hardest part of training is getting through the door of the gym for the first time. That’s why we’re thrilled to offer new students the easiest possible entry we can, with an offer of $25 to access our full … Continue reading
Push Up Technique
If you’ve ever watched someone do pushups, maybe you’ve been a nerdy enough CrossFitter or movement person to wonder if their elbows should stay in close to the body, or if it is okay for the elbows to bow out. … Continue reading
Self defense and sparring
Suppose you want to learn martial arts because you want to be able to protect yourself if you end up in a self defense situation… should part of your training involve working with actively resisting partners? Yes. Some folks will … Continue reading