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Training Day 09/28/11

matt — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 23:27:13 +0000

Throughout day: Frequency Method Chins

PM: Weight training

Bench press 2 x 5, 1 x 5+

EZ curl bar curl 2 x 10-15

Deadlift 5+

Neck harness 4 x 25

Artwork by Sayoc Kali’s Tuhon Rafael Kayanan from his blog!

It’s a difficult thing to truly know your own limits and points of weakness.

- Hagakure

Training Day 09/27/11

matt — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:01:03 +0000

Frequency Method Pull ups = Taking a number of pull ups below your max and repeating them many times through out the day. Once you’re able to perform 10 sets then add 1 repetition per set the next day.

Todays workout was a lot of active recovery including foam rolling, stretching, and trigger point. After Squat day special attention needs to be given to the recovering muscles.

The image to the right is a great example of what a power hitting frame should look like.

Consider the postage stamp: its usefulness consists in the ability to stick to one thing till it gets there.

- Josh Billings

Training Day 09/26/11

matt — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:15:50 +0000

Weight training

Squat 2 x 5, 1 x 5+

Weighted chins 2 x 6-8

Press 2 x 5, 1 x 5+

Neck harness 4 x 25

Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.

- Louis Pasteur

09/25/11 Training Day

matt — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 21:46:11 +0000

Trip to the cabin where there are many stones to be lifted, logs to be thrown, and rail road ties to be carried across the back while lunging. The Zercher Lift with a barbell will be something I’m adding to my weightlifting program to help out my odd object lifting strength.

matt — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 18:44:57 +0000

Sayoc Tactical Medical Trauma course

A 3 day course for the chosen few which would get us up to speed on everything from CPR to stopping arterial bleeds.

Some of the material covered:

CPR
Suturing
Giving IV’s
Applying Tourniquets
Developing your Med Kit Bag
Intubation
Tracheostomy
and more

The group was able to get hands on learning experience which is rare if not in the medical field. Information on how best to continue developing our skill sets and where to get supplies when in a pinch was very valuable info.

Thanks to Guro Harley Elmore of Warriors Way for organizing this training opportunity.

“Well done is better than well said”. – Benjamin Franklin

Exofficio Vent’r Pants Product Review

matt — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:37:58 +0000

Forge Fighting field tested the ExOfficio Vent’r Mens pant at Sayoc Kali‘s Sama Sama 2011. Going into the weekend we were looking for a lightweight pant to help keep us cool in the hot July weather. The pants come in two colors: olive and stone (stone is somewhat see through). The deep cargo pockets are zippered and there is cell phone pocket on the front of the right thigh. The zippered pockets are meshed lined and there is a mesh strip down the inseam. The pants are also able to accommodate our preferred rigger’s belt.

We were overly impressed by the pants. The manufacturer promotes them as lightweight, waterproof, quick drying and have a sun guard of 30. We found all of these to be true. It rained heavily all day Saturday, and we remained dry. The pants held up well remaining dry while rolling in wet gravel and not showing any damage. The exterior of the pant dried very quickly. We wore them for three straight days without any odor as well; they were as fresh day 3 as day 1. Forge Fighting recommends ExOfficio Vent’r pant for hot weather gear.

Focus on your one purpose
- Japanese motto

Beginning Grip Training

matt — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:38:26 +0000

I have been getting a lot of questions about grip training and how one should begin this process. Grip training should be apart of every warriors daily routine. Your grip is essential to deploying and retaining your weapon successfully. Grip also plays a major role in power hitting and grappling.

I would advise the beginner to start with:

Exercises

1. Pinch Lift for holds, also use work gloves to protect your skin.

2. Captains of Crush Grippers

3. Finger tip pushups, be sure to do them on the very tips of your fingers rather than the full pad of each digit.

Do the Pinch holds for 10-15 secs, and the other exercises for 15-20 reps.

1. How often?

I would do them 3 times a week if you can, but twice a week if struggling with this. Working your grip before your combatives class will warm up the muscles of the arm and properly load them for the work you are about to undergo.

2. How many sets of each?

A good number is 3 sets per exercise, which you should easily do quickly.

3. Should you do all these exercises on one day?

Yes.

Attribute training sneak peak

matt — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 03:36:23 +0000

Ideas from Sayoc Kali Instructor Weekend with Pamana Tuhon. Creating a system of training for every tool/strike.

Varying levels of resistance bands, forced negatives, weighted dumbbell tricep extensions, long weapons, partner resistance.