Category Archives: Kids

Marketing Crew

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Wally

Just for the summer, I’m renaming kids class to “outdoor marketing crew”. Kidding. However, it is super fun to take the students outside and play. One of the notes on my desk this month says “make sure they walk out … Continue reading →

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What Words Mean

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Wally

Slow speed. What is slow speed? How do you grapple at slow speed? How can you possibly get anything done at slow speed? When you try and do something, your partner is going to see it and counter it and … Continue reading →

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Game #14: Everyone Says No

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Wally

I took a video of the students playing this game but decided not to post it because it didn’t really convey much – so I’ll do my best with words. One student is the guesser.  Have them stand facing a … Continue reading →

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The Fake Line

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Wally

One strategy to pulling off a fake in sparring is to fake at one target then throw to a different target. Today in class I taught the students my favorite fake – the funny kick fake with a backfist following. … Continue reading →

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Inside My Glass House

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Wally

The wonderful part about taking videos of yourself moving is that you get to see what you actually look like when you move. There is no guessing or wondering. There is no wishing or hoping. It is just you on … Continue reading →

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