Author Archives: Wally

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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Sharing the Knowledge

Posted on October 7, 2024 by Wally

Today was a Gi day for the kids. We worked on how to hold the rear mount, and some finishes specific to the Gi from there. How did we know what to work? We let the kids play and find … Continue reading →

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Spooky Side Control

Posted on October 4, 2024 by Wally

For October, we’re focusing on side control. One student, upon hearing this, was slightly shocked. “How basic,” he said. True enough, and we will spend plenty of time on the nuts and bolts of the position. We will also spend … Continue reading →

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