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Day 73: Combine Forces!
We’re trying to run through a few of the fighting principles this week for kid’s class. Today we did combinations. Why? Because single punches or kicks just don’t work well against skilled partners. You need more than one strike at … Continue reading
Day 72: Broken Rhythm
What is broken rhythm? It’s a strategy. You set up a pattern. Your partner buys into that pattern. Then, you break that pattern and catch them. In today’s kid’s class, we worked broken rhythm and realized just how tough a … Continue reading
Day 69: Setups
How do you get yourself ready for kid’s class? You keep your elbows in tight! Also, you spin backfist a tower of air shields. How do you get ready for CrossFit class? Bring a pair of dumbbells or fill some … Continue reading
Day 68: Accuracy
How important is accuracy to martial arts? Vital. Today in kid’s class we worked accuracy by throwing bean bags through hoops, and also elbowing giant piles of stuffies. And for striking class? Of course accuracy is important. Throw all the … Continue reading
Day 67: What’s in your Backpack
Sometimes, you gotta mix it up and do something new. Often, when you try new things, they’re okay. Occasionally, they don’t work at all. And every once in a while you make something awesome. I’d like to think today’s “stuff … Continue reading