Valyrie, WMA & Traditional Training

Since I’m not in Vancouver right now, I’ve been doing training at an MMA Gym up here in the Great North.  It’s actually pretty solid and the teacher knows his stuff (especially grappling) so it’s been good.  I’m going to focus...

The Winning Mindset

So, at my last class at Valkyrie I was asked by Randy to change what I was doing.  I had intended to take the time to continue working on a particular flaw in my style – my tendency to launch attacks whenever I saw an opening, whether or not I am covered. Randy...

Sports, Martial Arts & Combat

The more I think about it, the more I realise that training happens for one of 3 areas.  We shift between each focus depending on the individual, style and class but it helps to understand what each side brings and is best at. Sports Perhaps most easily seen in terms...

Grappling Class Notes

Some quick notes for my own rememberance from the latest 2 grappling classes. First class – how to escape from guard to side guard. push up to keep head away from body.  Hands go to liver or lower ribs don’t leave hands on chest get up on one leg, use the...