Author Archives: Wally

Posture

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wally

Proper posture matters as in martial arts.  If you over commit to a punch and it throws your posture out of whack, a good partner will help you along your way to the ground by throwing you.  If you over … Continue reading →

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Formats

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wally

There’s always some debate at our gym… exactly how long can one wait between reps in a 3RM.  Can you pause to take a few breaths?  Can you let go of the bar?  Can you walk away?  What’s the standard? … Continue reading →

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Formats

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wally

There’s always some debate at our gym… exactly how long can one wait between reps in a 3RM.  Can you pause to take a few breaths?  Can you let go of the bar?  Can you walk away?  What’s the standard? … Continue reading →

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Only Ninety Pounds

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wally

Barris: (Standing in the middle of the living room with a great big, shiny new barbell, very pleased.)  Look what I got for twenty bucks. Freck: What is it? Barris: A barbell, a 135 pound barbell, virtually brand new.  I … Continue reading →

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Theme of the Week: Segmentation

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Wally

Some things are best defined by their opposite.  Darkness is the lack of light.  Blandness is a lack of flavor.  So today in class we looked at segmentation by making our bodies one solid piece;  We defined the theme of … Continue reading →

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