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I’m often accused or rambling a bit, so I’m going to make this post very specific and define the parameters of what I’m talking about very clearly from the start: Two things this post deals with: 1. Strength which can only be expressed in a single context is not strength in any other context 2. You don’t … Continue reading
I want to talk about learning a new language. You can learn as many new phrases as you like from tapes or books when you’re going on a holiday. But saying “Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest massage parlour is?” isn’t communicating once the native replies “What type of massage are you … Continue reading
Today I’m free to do whatever I want! So I’m going to catch up on work and update my blog. So it goes. I’ve seen this thrown about lately. It’s just an image of the type you see thrown around social media. I totally disagree with the above statement, for the same reasons I also … Continue reading
Simple programming advice from a simple person: 1) Pick one of these exercises- Bench Press, Deadlift, Back/Front Squat, Power Clean, Weighted Pull up (if you can do more than 8 regular pull ups) Do it 5 times. Rest, then another 5, and another until you’ve done 5 sets 2) Pick an exercise that’s kind of … Continue reading
This coming Saturday I am carrying out Strength and Conditioning tests for some of my athletes. There are 5 spaces available to non-members of my gym should you wish to come along. There are details on how to get on board here: http://kyuzogym.com/2015/01/26/strength-and-conditioning-test-day/ I usually don’t blow my trumpet too much on the blog, but I … Continue reading
It’s January so all of you hurlers and footballers are staring a few weeks of pre-season training in the face. I’m sure you’re all looking forward to it, in a way. I thought I’d jot down some things that I do with my teams. You might get some ideas, or you might scoff at other … Continue reading
This is another post about the trials of social media and its contribution to modern life. So if you’re interested in that kind of thing, read on. If not, there are plenty of other places to look. Try something that says “This *X* is just about the best *Y* we’ve seen all day!” I believe … Continue reading
I just put this on Facebook: “I just gave a talk that was initially titled “Beyond Formal Exercise- developing a healthy lifestyle in young adults”, but the Q&A turned into “Exercising is difficult because adults put up barriers for us”. Really interesting food for thought from a bunch of 15/16 year olds. I may even … Continue reading
I’ve just taken a phone call, actually half a phone call, and the crux of it was this. A man has had his child in Taekwondo training for the past 3 years, the child is now 7. He wants his child to move from Taekwondo to Brazilian Jiu Jitsu because the child doesn’t yet know … Continue reading
I get asked for advice on how to coach kids, so I’ll share some. This will be brief. 1) Be really good at what you do. I don’t mean that you’re a really good BJJ fighter or a really good football player. Coaching isn’t playing. Educate yourself and become an outstanding coach, even if you’re … Continue reading
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