Announcements, Suggestions, and Risk.

Hello everyone!

I just wanted to write a quick blog posting about some stuff that's going on on the blog and in class.

First:
I am almost done with my "Targeting and the Human Anatomy" series, and I already have some other good series planned. Stay tuned for more information on this! We are going to be having some fun!

Second:
We had a productive class last week. I know that everyone who came got new perspectives, and mindsets about their technique. Folks have been making good progress. However, it's not all sunshine and rainbows...


“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” ~Bruce Lee


This quote is something that Chris and I have talked about for years.... about 8... We are trying to build a system based on the most effective, powerful, and biomechanical motions you can do. No mater if it's punching, throwing, or ground fighting, all of our stuff should have the same flavor.

A big weakness in our class is the reps. We don't get enough. All of you NEED to go home and drill this stuff on your own time. We don't meet often enough to really get in our "10,000 kicks" in class. Where do Chris and I get our kicks in? At home. We drill, exercise, study, and read every day to perfect our skills.

I don't think we are perfected yet, which is why I keep training for perfection.

Do you want perfection?

Are you willing to sweat?

Are you willing to put in the time and effort?

If you want to get better, you HAVE to get your "10,000 Kicks" in. Period.

Which brings me to my next announcement:
As many of you know, every Saturday morning, friends of mine show up at my house and we work out. Often times, they bring their kids. George plays with their kids, and everyone has a great time. Kids are running around playing, and adults are having fun getting the Crisco out of their pores. We do everything from traditional exercises, boxing drills, wrestling, jujitsu, or anything else that's fun. Sometimes we just do sprints in the form of football plays and have fun.

I want to welcome you all to join me. Because I don't have a monstrous house, it's a bit full with 5 kids, and 3 adults playing in my basement.

With the spring coming quickly (did it ever leave?), we will be moving outside again.

When that happens, I want to invite you all to come "play" with us. We get a good work out in, drill, and of course have fun. Bring your kids, or anyone else who wants to get some exercise.

The last item is assessments. How are you coming along in class? In your physicality? What does Student B think is your weakness? What does Student A think is your weakness?

I want to offer you all the opportunity to get a free assessment.

If it's something your interested in, I want you to email me and ask for an assessment. I will give it to you boldly, truthfully, and constructively. Chris and I would be happy to tell you what your strengths, weaknesses, short comings, and successes are. I will give you as much advice as you want, and give you drills, exercises, and suggestions to meet your goals.

Of course, it's a risk to ask for another person's opinion. It's scary to learn your weaknesses. It's scary to have your own opinion be called into question.

If your interested in taking this Risk, write an email to me (and whoever else you want to ask). In your email, feel free to ask specific questions. The more you ask for, the more we can give you.

See you in class!