Robert V
10-16-2003, 02:53 PM
I apoligize to all by brothers here for my absence. I've been very busy. I'm Robert Verdell, originally from NC and currently living in Lansing, MI.
I am a veteran of the US Army, who is now a kindergarten/first-grade teacher, Women's self-defense instructor, yoga/pilates/bodyflow instructor, personal trainer and bouncer! (you see why I've been so busy) I'm a former Olympic weightlifter and powerlifter.
I've been a student of JKD, boxer, kickboxer, wrestler and I've also studied BJJ, traditional JJ and Judo. Catchwrestling is the concept that most describes my grappling style.
Several years ago, I started teaching a style of yoga I named "PowerHouse Flow Yoga", integrating Ashtanga and Bikram yoga concepts with Stott Pilates and ballet. I wanted to "create" something different, so I investigated Zdorovye. Initially, I only used a few joint exercises from the program.
About a year and a half ago, I started Judo. I wanted "an edge", so I invested in IOUF. The concept worked so well for me that I started to take a more serious look at Zdorovye, which lead me to BodyFlow.
I now use Zdorovye and "BodyFlow" as the nucleus of my yoga.
Scott Sonnon has become one of my best friends and I'm just glad to be here.
I am a veteran of the US Army, who is now a kindergarten/first-grade teacher, Women's self-defense instructor, yoga/pilates/bodyflow instructor, personal trainer and bouncer! (you see why I've been so busy) I'm a former Olympic weightlifter and powerlifter.
I've been a student of JKD, boxer, kickboxer, wrestler and I've also studied BJJ, traditional JJ and Judo. Catchwrestling is the concept that most describes my grappling style.
Several years ago, I started teaching a style of yoga I named "PowerHouse Flow Yoga", integrating Ashtanga and Bikram yoga concepts with Stott Pilates and ballet. I wanted to "create" something different, so I investigated Zdorovye. Initially, I only used a few joint exercises from the program.
About a year and a half ago, I started Judo. I wanted "an edge", so I invested in IOUF. The concept worked so well for me that I started to take a more serious look at Zdorovye, which lead me to BodyFlow.
I now use Zdorovye and "BodyFlow" as the nucleus of my yoga.
Scott Sonnon has become one of my best friends and I'm just glad to be here.