Author: Nick D
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Shooting Training Log – Runenation Session 2
I’ve been working with Ian Strimbeck for online pistol coaching off and on for a while now. He’s an excellent coach and remote coaching for shooting works surprisingly well. You can check out Ian, his remote coaching, and in-person classes around the country at http://www.runenationllc.com. This is my first range session for this cycle. Simple…
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Balancing BJJ and Starting Strength
We’ve spent a bunch of time and typed many words talking about why getting stronger is important for grapplers. I won’t rehash the arguments much here, but BJJ is no different than any other sport. Unless your sport is strictly endurance based (and BJJ is not, I promise), then dedicating time throughout the year to…
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A Better Way to Cue the Press
The press is the most ego-crushing of the basic barbell lifts. The combination of the long kinetic chain and the fact that the relatively small muscles of the shoulders and arms are doing the job of locking the bar out, while nearly every other muscle in the body stabilizes the position and the load, makes…
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Choke Defense!
Here’s our approach to dealing with a choke. The defense is simple and works from any direction. The key thing to understand, though, is that learning self defense is not about acquiring a collection of techniques. It’s about managing the threat you’re presented with. The threat isn’t the choke (you can break a choke fairly…
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Critical Incident First Aid Workshop November 4th, 2017
We’re excited to be able to offer a one-day training course on first aid after a serious injury when help may be delayed in getting to you. You’ll learn how to use commercially available first aid supplies and what you need to start your own individual first aid kit. This is a unique opportunity to…
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