Archive for December, 2008
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008
Many people have heard the story of my learning to fight in the ice and snow during the early years of my training in Russia. This unique center of balance created through joint mobility led to my development of the science of joint mobility and exercise systems based upon motor ...
Posted in joint mobility, ground engagement, performance enhancement, falling, Circular Strength Training, injury prevention, Uncategorized | 1 Comment »
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008
The following contribution by one of Singapore's recently-crowned CST Instructors, Herman Chauw:
"Mobilization vs Mobility"
"In the fitness industry, we often hear the words (joint) mobilization and (joint) mobility. Well, at least in the hardcore circles. Those of you who belong to the typical commercial ...
Posted in active aging, nervous system, proprioception, joint mobility, performance enhancement, pain-free, longevity, injury prevention | 3 Comments »
Sunday, December 28th, 2008
Due to my genetic obstacles as a child, and my intense passion for overcoming them, I searched the world to find the best teachers. The best teachers aren't necessarily the ones with the most gifted athletes - the top 2%. No, I was looking for those who could take someone ...
Posted in Compensatory Movement, joint mobility, Circular Strength Training, kettlebells, Uncategorized | 6 Comments »
Friday, December 26th, 2008
Still on holiday in Pennsylvania, but wanted to congratulate two of my great members of the CST Coaching Staff for passing their RMAX Sambo Purple Belt Exams: UK's CST Coach Vik Hothi and Germany's CST Coach Raimar Mohrdieck. These two men display all the greatness of the long line of ...
Posted in grappling, competition, Sambo, fighting, combat, Europe, martial art, success | 6 Comments »
Sunday, December 21st, 2008
I need to stop this mistake dead in its tracks. Though only 24 hours have passed since the release of TACFIT, from the flood of orders I realize now the mistake only I can take personal responsibility for. Let me get to the bottom-line first: I've asked RMAX International to ...
Posted in TACFIT | 7 Comments »
Saturday, December 20th, 2008
Sometimes it feels as if I must lead a double-life: walking the middle of the road between mobility and yoga on one side, and conditioning and strength on the other. Because of the platform of public speaking, except for my instructor certification seminars, I often don't have the opportunity to ...
Posted in martial art, combat, competition, recovery, pain-free, fat loss, progress, injury prevention, violence, performance enhancement, periodization, bodyguard, TACFIT, military, toughness, sport specific, career development, Physical, stress relief, weight loss, free-weights, certification, agility, weight-lifting, coach, exercise, strength, conditioning, endurance, stamina, metabolic, Circular Strength Training, energy, anaerobic, gym, power, business, health, fitness | 11 Comments »
Friday, December 19th, 2008
John Locke (the esteemed ancestor of CST Head Coach Mike Locke) once wrote, "We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves."
My so-called childhood learning "disabilities" (such as dyslexia) ...
Posted in public speaking, culture, leadership, FlowFit, Europe, travel, certification, success, Circular Strength Training, coach | 2 Comments »
Thursday, December 18th, 2008
It's not about how much you can do, but how much of what you can do, you do... I can say I saw this maxim portrayed in the hearts and hands of my European students as I traveled from country to country teaching the past two weeks.
Having just arrived home ...
Posted in culture, workshop, Europe, Circular Strength Training | 2 Comments »
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008
Happy Holidays to all of my Students around the World!!!
What a year this has been; full of changing times and paradigm shifts... Many people not merely in USA but across the globe have felt the impact of these cultural, social and economic pressures.
If you’re like many people these days, you ...
Posted in Uncategorized | 7 Comments »