Drills for elevations of spirit and body must not be dry… Fist– Two people start at the push up position facing each other. Both lift opposite arms and they push each others fist back and forth. Double fist– Two people lie on their backs with their heads facing each other. Place both fists against each… Read More Notes from class -Partner resistance
Any movement and any activity can bring on new lessons and learning. Here is a simple movement exercise and obstacles on the way to further the learning gained from them. One can repeat a movement ten thousand times and learn nothing. One can hone a movement ten thousand times and learn everything. The smart gorilla… Read More The obstacles are the learning
Walking on your fists is great. Walking on your first with a friend is even better. Enjoy both rolls in this movement and note how the body learns to move as one, once tension is healthily distributed throughout the body. Let the breath lead the motion and relax your arms on contacting the ground to… Read More Wheelbarrow walks – old-school tech
Blunt impact comes in many forms. Preparing to give and receive impact can greatly clear the fog of imaginary outcome and grow your awareness to your thoughts, feelings and your physical body. Practice these methods of movement with consistency and attention and you will feel progress in your impact. Solo work: Rest your arms on… Read More Strikes 101
WALK THE WALL 100 STEPS WITH YOUR FISTS ON THE WALL SIDE TO SIDE 100 STEPS WITH YOUR FEET ON THE WALL SIDE TO SIDE 100 STEPS WITH YOUR FISTS ON THE WALL UP AND DOWN 100 STEPS WITH YOUR FEET ON THE WALL UP AND DOWN 100 STEPS WITH YOUR FISTS ON THE WALL… Read More Wall walking
Thunder rolls over the landscape. It goes into every opening and shakes and affects what is in its wake. Thunder is of course the outcome of lightening so we must approach our striking movement in the same manner. One of the other qualities of thunder that goes without saying is that it is not affected… Read More ROLLING THUNDER
Here are proven methods of increasing the ability of hands and fingers. They come to make us more capable and less fragile in a world of impact and shearing. Make yourself strong so you can do the work you want done. Hanging on rough surfaces – We all hanged on rounded bars on gym classes.… Read More Strong hands
GENERAL INSTRUCTION: Each movement starts with the breath. Breath dictate tempo. Avoid locking your joints. Move smoothly. Noise is for performance. Tension is a tool. Use the right amount. Less is more. Technical: perform each workout three times a week. Preferably with a day in between. WEEK 1 WALK ON YOUR FISTS 30 double steps… Read More 21 DAY RESILIENCE CHALLENGE
The inner constelation. Draw an imaginary line from one toe to each hip. Draw an imaginary life from each hip to each shoulder. Divide the body by half side to side and front and back. Repeat the drawing of the lines to the front and back and side and side of each hip and shoulder.… Read More Notes from Class: The inner constelation
Here are three drills for better striking. Remember it is better to avoid getting struck than developing a thick hide. There is always a blade somewhere. Lean with your fists on the wall or the ground depending on your current energy level. Start moving your head from side to side with the tempo of… Read More Three drills for better striking
