Category Archives: Kids

See What You Want

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Wally

Due to the snow, there were only two students in class today.  This presented the perfect opportunity for some video feedback.  The idea is simple: film the student doing a drill, show the the video, offer some feedback and finally … Continue reading →

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Game #5: Partner Pad Carry

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Wally

The game is simple: carry the focus pad across the floor without using your hands and if you drop it, do burpees.  How do you carry the pad?  You pin it between your chest and your partner’s chest. Watch the … Continue reading →

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Squish the Bug!

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Wally

This week’s game is called “squish the bug”.  The idea is to get on top of your partner and pin them.  The rules are: no striking, no submissions and no standing up (a rule which I forgot to mention to … Continue reading →

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My Own Faults

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Wally

Teaching, for me, is somewhat of an exposition of my own martial issues – I teach what I myself am working on.  Perhaps this is inevitable as any martial artist is working on all aspects of the art because none … Continue reading →

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Ready, Fire… Aim.

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Wally

Today’s kid’s class was full of basic acrobatic moves – cartwheels, somersaults, handstands, forward rolls and jumping kicks.  Because there was so much content in class, it was set up in such a way that I let the students try … Continue reading →

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