The Cave

For my first ten years in martial arts I practiced a very classical system. Every class started with us kneeling and clearing our minds. There was silence in the dojo until the Sensei spoke. The dojo itself was very austere, basically an empty room. Our mental focus was sharp and undistracted. What a far cry from the world we train in now....

things that disrupt quality movement For my first ten years in martial arts I practiced a very classical system. Every class started with us kneeling and clearing our minds. There was silence in the dojo until the Sensei spoke. The do…

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Just about all heavy lifts are done with two hands. No doubt bilateral work can get you strong. But what if your dominant side compensates for your weaker side? Maybe there's a muscle imbalance lurking in the shadows. Unilateral exercises could probably help fix that. Dumbbells, kettlebells, maces, & clubs are great for that. Snatches, presses, and swings are a few of the things that can be done with these implements....

Unilateral work levels the playing field Just about all heavy lifts are done with two hands. No doubt bilateral work can get you strong. But what if your dominant side compensates for your weaker side? Maybe there’s a muscle imbalan…