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Sandbag DIY Dead-Squat Combo Lift using GORUCK and Mystery Ranch Packs
Here’s another post in the “Silent Ninja Workouts” series. This is a lift inspired by the Dead-Squat bar. It is meant to combine a deadlift with a squat. In this video, the deadlift is done with a 150lbs. GORUCK sandbag … Continue reading
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Tagged backpack, Dead-Squat, Deadlift, GORUCK, GR1, Marshall, Mystery Ranch, sandbag, squat, training, workout
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GORUCK Sandbag Deadlift
I wrote a post about DIY sandbag deadlifts a long time ago. Here’s a new one using some new, better performing gear. This is a 5×5 deadlift demonstration. There are approximately 330 pounds of sand and plates loaded into a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bullet Ruck, Deadlift, fitness, GORUCK, GR1, sandbag
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New Affiliate: GORUCK
One resolution for 2016 we’re making at the Meriden Martial Arts Club is to train more outdoors. That means kata, kihon, and bunkai all done outside in addition to workouts to improve our fitness and general physical preparedness. One thing we’re … Continue reading
2015 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2015 annual report for this blog. We post this every year because it’s kind of fun. Thanks for another great year! – Bill and Alex Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway … Continue reading
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New Affiliate: Datsusara
We’re working on a site revamp and to kick start our content in the near future. You deserve it! In the meanwhile, we are pursing new affiliate opportunities. Here is the first in what we hope will be new relationships with … Continue reading
The Cranky Kenny Learns Karate Children’s Book is Finally Here!
It’s been nearly three years in the making, but the children’s book I wrote in collaboration with local artist and illustrator Marissa Dziedzic is finally here! It is published on Lulu.com and is available in electronic and print versions. Here’s the … Continue reading
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Tagged children's book, discipline, fun, karate, kids, martial arts, respect, shohei-ryu, toddler book, Uechi-Ryu
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New Mats at Meriden Martial Arts Club
We got some mew mats for training jiu-jitsu, judo, wrestling, and MMA at the Meriden Martial Arts Club. E-mail bill@mma-club.org to come train with us! You can learn more about our club by clicking the link below. http://mma-club.org
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The Life of a Part-Time Fighter
Hi, Everyone: From time to time we’ll share a guest post, and here’s a unique look at the the life a part-time MMA fighter by our friend Craig Boyle. He is an MMA fighter and journalist in the UK and represents Maxinutrition. … Continue reading
Down, But Not Out!
Don’t worry folks. We’ll be back! Projects, school, new jobs–Alar and I are both still in the fight, and we hope to get writing again this summer. In the meanwhile, look for some guest posts on this site and some … Continue reading
Why Leslie Knope is my Karate Idol
A lot of people have favorite karateka: Chuck Norris, Lyoto Machida, Rex Kwon Do. But I propose a different person to look up to. Someone not exactly known for her martial arts prowess. Someone like Leslie Knope. I’ll admit my choice … Continue reading
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Tagged amy poehler, Chuck Norris, leslie knope, Lyoto Machida, parks and recreation, yes please
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