REVGYM & FIGHT-U WEEK OF 08.26.24
TRIBE,
There is cooperation and compromise to be had in all things!
If you’re “leaning in” to the hard things… there is a cooperation between you and the hard things… you’re opposed… but without the opposition, there is no “leaning in”… it’s just a passive breeze.
If you’re “leaning in” to the hard things, there’s a compromise for what you want now and what you will gain later… that compromise does not always feel (rarely feels) balanced… it’s NOT.
YOU’RE DOING HARD THINGS.
If there were balance… it wouldn’t be hard.
Quit seeking the joy and happiness… you don’t deserve it.
Harsh? Maybe, but it’s the truth.
Seek out your “WHY” and see if it reveals anything about you receiving happiness or joy.
It’s the path itself to your “WHY” where you will find happiness and joy.
It’s in the midst of the cooperation and compromise with the hard things, the suffering while leaning in, and learning to light your way in the DeepWater.
Without friction there is no fire…
With no fire there is no light…
With no light, there is no hope.
Be the light.
JB
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CURRENT & UPCOMING STUFF:
NO CLASSES BEYOND 11AM THIS TUESDAY.
I’m taking a half day off for my Birthday.
I caught wind of a B-Day get together being planned by Zach Rome and some other cohorts for Tuesday evening, 7pm @ Strang Hall! All are invited to stop by and say “HEY” if you can… love to see you!
THANK YOU! To my team and all that stopped by the REVGYM booth this last Saturday at the S2 Customer Appreciation BBQ! It was GREAT! We should have some new faces very soon from the drawings and competition we had for FREE classes!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 31st, 11AM-1:30+pm
IRON ARSENAL - Intensive “Get off the “X”
Threat ID: Situational Awareness practices, trade craft skill sets and application for everyday to mission.
Environment & Range management for potential to active threat.
Understanding and managing transitional spaces, events, and low “control” scenarios
Vehicle internal, external, rolling and stationary “do’s & don’ts”
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th & 14th
FIGHT-U’s Midwest World’s Prep GAMMA (Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts) UNDER 18 TOURNAMENT is on September 14th -
I need volunteers for Friday night (4), and for Saturday (7-8) volunteers. For giving directions, next fight runners, seating / crowd assistance, ticket taking, etc… Please let me know who could help! You’ll have free entry to the tournament and be fed throughout the day.
A FREE officials seminar (referee & judge) will be September 13th, 5-7pm, as well as early weigh ins at 5pm.
Saturday the 14th, weigh ins will commence at 9am, and first matches will begin at 11am.
Come watch Youth Team “Fight University” take on the region as they warm up for the World Championships in Indonesia this December! Divisions will be round-robin to get the competitors more mat time and experience as growing, elite athletes. Entry to watch will be $15.
EXECUTIVE WARRIOR TRAINING:
I’ve got room for just 3 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, Andrew Henson, Dwight Rhodes, or Gary Jackson. 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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Last week’s PRs:
Let’s recognize those putting in that effort!
No results due to new programming! Keep hammering!!!
Metrics are important, and so are tracking them, to know where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to navigate that path!
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Our Youth Martial Arts program is a great way to keep your child active and engaged during the school year!
Remember, part of our program is accountability to respectfulness to parents and elders, school grades, kindness, and leadership qualities!
We love having the opportunity to help instill work ethic, goal setting, mental and physical strength and empowerment skill sets and lessons for your kiddos!
Our Youth Martial Arts program has been keeping kids fit, active, learning life saving skills sets, and becoming world class competitors for over 40 years!
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THIS WEEK:
FUNCTIONAL TRAINING:
STRENGTH & ENDURANCE 4
Working to heavy, pyramids and hypertrophy sets
Functional, and explosive movements on repeat
Up your protein intake.
Take up to 1/3 of your first protein dose 30 min prior to training.
Push the remainder of your first protein within 20-30 minutes after your training.
Get your supplements, electrolytes, aminos.
Push the water.
MARTIAL ARTS / MMA:
8 Weeks Out 6/8
Striking to grappling for positional control and set ups to finish
Head & Arm series from everywhere
Kesa series
Striking
Arm locks
Wrist locks
etc…
Head lock series from sprawls
Anaconda
D’Arce
Submissions from the bottom - set ups from sweep attempts
From bump or upa sweep
From head smash/peel
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 escapes:
Ghost
Tuck foot to half butterfly sweep
Double underhook body to reverse shrimp out
Single arm ghost pass + arm pit anchor to bridge sweep to North/South sink choke
Side control to opportunistic kimura, armbars
Range management in & out for striking and grappling flow.
YOUTH MARTIAL ARTS / MMA:
8 Weeks Out 6/8
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:
Striking on entry to evade, escape, control compliance, finish.
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)
Passing arm from anmaki to 2 on 1 or wristlock
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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Trust your “WHY”… feel it in your bones… follow the path.
John MFN Brown