Crossfit / RKC / CST comparison

[Scott Sonnon]

After having several discussions regarding the Crossfit / RKC comparison by Josh Hillis and the contributions of Sean Flanagan, CST and Coach Connie Brown regarding CST's unique characteristics, we decided to have the article removed. The article was too succinct to fairly compare other systems with Circular Strength Training.


To ensure proper representation, RMAX will be contacting the directors of these respective systems to see if they would be interested in a mutual interview to a battery of questions so that their systems could be properly represented. Then this multiple author interview will be published for all to share.

[Glenn Sunshine]

While I didn't see anything wrong with the original article, this is a decision that shows real integrity on the part of RMAX. No one benefits from conversations that shed more heat than light or that are perceived to be on-sided or biased. I applaud the decision to go this route--like I said, it shows genuine integrity and a desire to go out of your way to be fair-minded even to people who don't follow CST's system.

[Hawkeye]

I really like that idea. I've looked into all 3 and think it would be highly educational to see what the main guys from each system have to say about specific topics.

[rockky]

I guess the main thing that hits me is why?
There are plenty more training systems we could juxtopose in addition.
To me those kinds of 'comparison' always get dumbed down to right-wrong,black-white perspectives when each usually has much more beneficial commonality than those with proprietary stances are capable of seeing.
Plus I thought using 'other' products and services as references was discouraged...and this just might encourage that mindset.

[Cody Fielding]

Hi Tim,

I'll give an opinion here.

For me each of these sub-cultures has something to offer. I believe in my head and heart that CST as a complete health system w/ Coach Sonnon at the helm is...superior.

Giving each founder of each organization the opportunity to speak on their own behalf and sharing the information with the public and the members of each community seems (IMO) to be the the most even-handed way of allowing everyone to see; the nature of the founders, the underpinning of the systems, etc.

To my way of thinking, the real foes are sugar, obesity, lack of movement, lack of joy of movement, lack of solid information, lack of motivation and more than not a society that is physically in dis-ease.

If we take the lead from Coach Sonnon in terms of competition (seeking together) than this can apply itself to business not just on the field or the mat. The better we help make our competitors the better we must be.

Nothing is certain, perhaps this attempt will fall short, but I believe it's worthy and respectful to all concerned.
C-

[Connie Brown]

I agree Cody. Combat sport in the marketing-message arena. Plus it's just plain fun - if we can keep the rancor down.

[Quentin Vaughan]

To my way of thinking, the real foes are sugar, obesity, lack of movement, lack of joy of movement, lack of solid information, lack of motivation and more than not a society that is physically in dis-ease.

well said. i agree completely.

[SAB]

I thought the original article was quite good.

[KD Jones]

This was good call, in my opinion, and reflects brilliantly on RMAX. Not that retracting or temporarally withholding material whenever anyone has an issue with it is a good thing - it isn't. But RMAX's willingness to take the time to develop a truly considered response, and then act on it honestly with consistent integrity is an enormous thing. When (if) the new article can be worked out, it's very likely to be a wonderul and illuminating thing. Cheers to everyone involved in this little maelstrom.

[Nick1974]

To my way of thinking, the real foes are sugar, obesity, lack of movement, lack of joy of movement, lack of solid information, lack of motivation and more than not a society that is physically in dis-ease.

Well said.

I would add one thing to that list of foes:

The harder-faster-longer-bigger-stronger training systems that are touted as 'health & fitness' systems. (And in the spirit of this thread, I won't name any names!)

[SAB]

This was good call, in my opinion, and reflects brilliantly on RMAX. Not that retracting or temporarally withholding material whenever anyone has an issue with it is a good thing - it isn't. But RMAX's willingness to take the time to develop a truly considered response, and then act on it honestly with consistent integrity is an enormous thing. When (if) the new article can be worked out, it's very likely to be a wonderul and illuminating thing. Cheers to everyone involved in this little maelstrom.

I didn't think there was anything unfair in the original article. And I'd be suprised if the end result (people from other systems angrily jumping up and down) is different from a follow up article. People don't like the truth sometimes.

[JasonE]

I love the idea of a "group interview" format, and I look forward to the final product!