REVGYM WEEK OF 06.17.24

REVGYM TRIBE -

ON SACRIFICE, WEEK 2…

So we’re doing the hard things.

We’re doing hard things, because on the other side of hard things is the light and better things, and life and reward…

MAYBE.

But John… you just told us last week that we need to lean in; we need to do hard things; we need to do the uncomfortable and scary things, to get on the other side and have the better things?!?!…

WTF?

Here’s the thing… be certain, or of absolute good faith, that the thing on the other side is of value to you, your life, your further goals.

Just attaining a thing because it was hard to get does not mean it is valuable.

Particular to you…

Because it is shiny and new, different or completely opposite from what you’ve had, gleans a different resonance… does not mean it is of value… to you.

You see others with shiny things, shiny people, going to shiny places… those things may OR may not be of value to them OR you.

Envy, creates madness.

Compulsion even.

Escapism at best…

Filling a hole with something, anything, a different shiny thing, does not mean it’s a good fit.

Just because it was a good fit for someone else, does not mean it’s good fit or of value to you.

KNOW THYSELF…

There are different forms of “running away”, “shifting mindset”, “escapism and evasion”… that can be masked by “..this must be better… it seems hard to obtain..”… When in all actuality, it just may be “hard to obtain” and nothing more. That thing, person, goal, may carry it’s own set of weight you know nothing about… or are not prepared to deal with, just because you now posses or have “earned” it.

Know yourself tribe.

Take time, without external input from books, podcasts, friends, “friends”, or even family…

Get outside, find quiet space, breathe deeply, just be…

Sometimes the greatest leaning in we can do is inwards…

Sometimes that’s also the scariest… because it’s just us in there… looking back at us.

There is no greater abyss than the darkness we all have in our own depths.

Find your peace, your love, your passion for yourself, and the light you feel from different experiences you’ve had. Those moments have shaped you.

LET THOSE MOMENTS TATTOOED ON YOUR HEART GUIDE YOU.

Focusing on only what doesn’t feel good… running from it, burying yourself in a hectic, time kept set of to-do’s, day in day out, will never allow you the time you need to “lean into yourself”.

So YES…

Do hard things… but know they are for you, your values, your heart, your passions.

Find value in all the hard and your life will be rich beyond compare.

Sometimes that hard thing is something you’re already very familiar with, but it has shifted slightly, or you have, and peace, quiet, inward leaning and doing the hard internally is the guidance towards value you’re genuinely, or should be, seeking.

JB

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CURRENT & UPCOMING STUFF:

  • GAMMA YOUTH NATIONALS - We kicked ass and took names!!! Our Fight University Youth Team came home with 3 National Titles, 1 Silver, and 4 Bronze! AWESOME WORK KIDS! I couldn’t be more proud, honored, and thrilled by these kid’s dedication, hard work, discipline, and humbleness in victory and defeat! A big shout out to all of the parents that have stood by their kids, brought them to extra practices, made the trip, and continue to support these wonderful children’s dreams! World Championships are in December and our Youth Team will need much financial support to make the trek to Indonesia. In the short future we will have several different ways you, your groups, organizations, and businesses can help! Thank you in advance for your support and encouragement!

  • MERCH! WE’VE GOT MERCH! Items for purchase and order are on display in the lobby and near the fight cage! Don’t see what you like? Hit us up and we’ll get it ordered for you! T’s, Tanks, Hoodies, Sweats, Shorts, Beanies, Caps…. we’ve got you covered… literally.

  • Our next FREE Firearms Safety & Handling + Advanced skill sets for experienced practitioners is June 22nd @ 7am.

  • YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS - ’ “Bring a Buddy” to class is Thursday, June 27th. Fun session, anti bullying, martial arts games, a great workout and healthy treats!

  • YOUTH MARTIAL ART BELT ADVANCEMENT - Thursday, July 18th, 4:30pm.

  • IRON ARSENAL - Intensive “Get off the “X”” will be July 20th, 8-10am.

    • Threat ID: Situational Awareness practices, trade craft skill sets and application for everyday to mission.

    • Environment & Range management

    • Understanding and managing transitional spaces, events, and low “control” scenarios

    • Vehicle internal, external, rolling and stationary “do’s & don’ts”

  • WOMEN’S PERSONAL PROTECTION & SELF DEFENSE will be Thursday, August 1st, 6-8pm.

  • REVGYM SUMMER BASH - Saturday, August 3rd - Location 7 time TBD (coming this week)

  • Who’s in for a REVGYM team or group of teams to play in the KCFW: FASHION FIT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT, Saturday, August 10th starting up at 9am? Layne has discount codes for us! Hit me up and we’ll help organize your teams!

  • MEN’S NIGHT will be Saturday, August 17th, 5-7pm(ish)

  • Have you tried out “FIGHT FIT”?

    • “FIGHT FIT” is a 45 minute, intense circuit of:

      • Flexibility

      • Heavy Bag Kickboxing

      • Rower / Ski Erg / Air Bike Sprints

      • Kettle Bell / Dumbbell / Smash Ball Complex’

      • Core & Mobility exercises

    • Classes are included in your membership!

      • Monday, Wednesday, & Fridays 8:15-9am

      • Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:15-1pm

    • No experience necessary!

    • You may wear your shoes for the kickboxing.

    • Bring your gloves if you’d like, or use ours!

EXECUTIVE WARRIOR TRAINING:

I’ve got room for just a few more leaders wanting more for themselves and their lives in our Semi Private Sessions.

  • This is our private/semi private training session platform that has assisted, enhanced, and helped to advance many of our past and current members.

  • Our unique coaching, (Martial arts and combatives training, combined with the head space it affords, the physical demands it employs, and the wholistic approach to success it invokes), brings:

    • Clarity

    • Peace of mind

    • Innovative thought

    • Dynamic mind/body connection and upward cognitive momentum

    • Personal growth in their relationships, in business, both mentally and physically.

    • All have achieved new positions in their careers or even completely shifted their business lives for the better!

      The “single mindedness, peace, and empowerment” are just a few of the attributes our clients praise about the program. Here are a few of our current trainees you can reach out to and hear how this training has enhanced their lives: Joe Ramsey, Gerry Garwood, Jeremy Stalter, Mike Murphy, Steve Walker, Cap McCliney. Then, let me know if you’re a candidate for this unique training! johnb@ironarsenaldt.com / Gym: 913-648-6868 / Office: 913-229-4742

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”THE DEEP WATER” PODCAST - Episode 03 is UP!!

Check it out HERE!

There are so many of you I’d love to have on the podcast!

HIT ME UP!

JB

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Last week’s PRs:

Let’s recognize those putting in that effort!

Metrics are important, and so are tracking them, to know where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to navigate that path!

AJ BURKE - HOLY TRINITY V

SIEGFRIED FLORES - AIR BIKE & CARRY II

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THIS WEEK:

FUNCTIONAL TRAINING:

  • Speed & Lactic Threshold, Week 2 of 2

    • Sprints, explosiveness, strip sets, on repeat…

    • Up your carb intake.

    • Push the protein within 20-30 minutes of your training.

    • Get your supplements, electrolytes, aminos.

    • Push the water.

MARTIAL ARTS / MMA:

  • Striking to grappling for positional control and set ups to finish

  • Kesa series from Dirty Judo

  • Submissions from the bottom - set ups from sweep attempts

  • Varied sweeps from bottom for guard, side control, kesa, and mount.

  • Underhook escape side control to:

    • jump in triangle

    • sweep

    • sit out to anaconda or d’arce

  • Side control to opportunistic kimura, armbars

  • Range management in & out for striking and grappling flow.

YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS / MMA:

  • Setting up O’Soto, Ogoshi ,Tai o’ Toshi, Harai, & Sag trips

  • Finding the “Inside Rip” to offset opponent/assailant for the above

  • Catching kicks to takedowns

  • Mount sweeps

  • Speed/Reflex drills

  • Counters, Sprawling after striking is countered.

  • Power striking, combinations to throws

  • Self Defense -Hapkido - Anti bullying

IRON ARSENAL DEFENSIVE TACTICS / COMBATIVES:

  • Level I - Close crash entries to duck under:

    • 2 on 1 at “Backstop”

    • Standing D’arce,

    • Standing armbar to overhook break to throat compliance

    • Head and arm choke / takedown

    • Back take and rear sag or RNC variations

      • “Climb the rope”

      • “Rattle the Cage”

    • Crash entries from high / low combinations

      • Develop ability to crash anywhere along the combination chain

  • Utilizing strikes from duck under position in transition

  • Damage along the way - knees, elbows, - opportunistic targets

  • Level II - catching chokes from 2 on 1 (standing)

  • Escape from standing holds to backstop position

  • #DirtyJudo from “Backstop”

    • Reverse Seonagi

    • Uchi mata

    • Arm bar “pop” to C-Lock wrist throw

    • Arm bar “pop” to sit out arm bar and wrist lock

    • Counter to assailant pull or turn in:

      • Kubinagi

      • Harai

      • O’Soto

  • Utilizing secondary and tertiary weapon deployment amidst attack

  • Weapon retention

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If it is of value to you… cherish it… take care of it… hold it dear… build upon it… let it grow by nourishing it… then let it give birth to your next adventure in this great opportunity we all share!

John MFN Brown 

John Brown