Dragon Door Forums http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/ Dragon Door Kettlebell, Strength and Conditioning Forum en Wed, 22 May 2013 08:29:02 GMT vBulletin 30 http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/images/misc/rss.png Dragon Door Forums http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/ Jumping http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154413&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:08 GMT Inspired by the descriptions in Becoming a Supple Leopard, I've been trying out jumping up and down from the floor (not to a box or such) for low heights (probably a foot or less). I find it raises the breathing rate much faster than KB swings, say with a 24kg bell. It also fatigues the "lower" quads much quicker. I now feel that jumping in some form, which is a very natural movement, should be included in one's training on a regular basis. Possibly also the plyometric versions of some other natural movements. ]]> postandspread http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154413 <![CDATA[I LOVE this! New PCC blog post: Our Life's Blood, By Danny Kavadlo]]> http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154412&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:36:15 GMT New PCC blog post: Our Life's Blood, By Danny Kavadlo

Blood is life. Throughout the history of our world, gurus, shamans, medicine men, and hunters have drank blood straight from the carcass for celebration or ritual. The blood carries oxygen, nutrients, and protein--true life force--to the physical body. The blood transfers strength, soul, and virility to the spiritual body. Both literally and figuratively, it represents our very essence.

When we say that something is “in our blood,” we mean that we are deeply linked to it. We wouldn’t use those words unless we were talking about something that is a part of us, something that truly makes us who we are.

Body weight strength training is in my blood.

“When I was younger, I drank a quart of blood a day for about six weeks. I’d get it from the slaughterhouse. I’d heard about the Masais… they’d drink cattle blood for strength.” - Jack LaLanne

I am profoundly passionate about the pursuit of strength and well being. The path to a new skill, and the beauty and synchronicity of full-body harmony (all the components Progressive Calisthenics,) excite me. If they didn’t, I wouldn’t do it. I also love talking about training and exchanging ideas with others. It’s always a thrill to get together with like-minded individuals and share stories, as well as techniques and concepts.

I live for the thrill of the chase. Whether that means employing newly-learned tips for improving my L-sit or beginning to train weighted human flag, I love the challenge. But like everything in life, some of these challenges come easier than others.

The full one-arm pull-up is one skill that eludes me. I’ve come damn close. Many times, I’ve pulled and twisted from a dead hang ‘til my chin touched my wrist. I could taste the …...read the complete PCC blog post here: http://progressivecalisthenics.com/our-lifes-blood ]]> John Du Cane http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154412 Holy God of Thunder Batman! http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154411&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 20:37:45 GMT I finished up a session of a 3DaySplit program from Purposeful Primitive just a short while ago. I began earlier todaythan usual in anticipation of... I finished up a session of a 3DaySplit program from Purposeful Primitive just a short while ago. I began earlier todaythan usual in anticipation of more tornadic weather that was to hit area today. Our area - Edmond, Ok - got lucky, but just top the south and east of us they may have problems with an F4 maybe F5 tornado which has touched ground. I starting hearing louds cracks of thunder just as I was winding up my BB Military presses. Was Thor the Thunder God angry or pleased? Pelted by hail ice I did not wait to find out but decided to call it a day and make sure the dogs were comforted. Lexie our 1 year old puppy hates loud noises, so she need to be calmed. I do hope this event passes quickly with little damage or lives lost. From Tornado Alley over and out!..Dennis ]]> ad5ly http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154411 Strength Event in DC Metro http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154410&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 16:29:43 GMT I'm not on here much. I do however try to read as much as I can/contribute to the RKC & Kettlebell/Strength community where I can.

in that light, I would like to invite all to a unique strength event open to all levels.

DC Strength Proving Ground is a 4-event competition benefitting The Final Salute Foundation.

athletes pay $30 to compete for prizes. We have food for all and a fun and exciting program for all to enjoy.

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KB farmer walk

men and women are welcome

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]]> BWPT http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154410 Los Angeles RKC Cert, $600.00 discount ends May 24th http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154409&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 13:45:52 GMT We are returning to Los Angeles, CA for an RKC certification workshop. See details on how to save $600.00 on the tuition for the August 2013 Los... We are returning to Los Angeles, CA for an RKC certification workshop.
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To view complete information and register on our website click here: http://www.dragondoor.com/workshops/details/wpkb98 ]]> John Du Cane http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154409 A possible tip forCC Uneven Squats (step 7)? http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154408&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 21:16:06 GMT I would like to share this: First of all, I must say that I can currently do Pistols , but I decided to try Uneven Squats in order to improve my... I would like to share this:

First of all, I must say that I can currently do Pistols , but I decided to try Uneven Squats in order to improve my form and make it more solid. Not using a basketball but stable objects like stairs, gym steps, ...

At first, I wasn't able to perform a single one by the book, but I found isometric holds in the bottom position extremely valuable, although very hard. Whenever I did these, my pistols improved in the next sessions (better form, more reps, easier reps)

However, I got frustrated when I tried full Uneven Squats. Sometimes I managed a controlled negative, but it was impossible to go up with the resting foot on an elevation. I kept falling backwards.

But then, I applied a tip that has been given many times with regard to pistols: to hold the foot of my resting leg in my hand. If the squatting leg was the right one, I grabbed my left foot with my left hand.

Suddenly, Uneven squats got much easier, way easier than Pistols. A true step 7, not the pain in the ass and the more-difficult-than -the-pistol drill that has been for so some of us, CC practicioners.

I haven't used basketballs yet, but this morning I did 45 with each leg in half an hour, combining them with jogging. They were full ROM, controlled, ass-to-grass and with the foot of the non working leg on an elevation that was maybe two or three inches higher than a basketball

Can this variation be considered a true Uneven Squat?. Is it cheating? Hasn't any of you tried it?

The point is that, on the one hand, THIS Uneven Squat is easier than a Pistol, and, on the other hand, it is much more difficult than two legged variations. Furthermore, after some sessions doing them, my Pistols get easier. ]]> scilla http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154408 Politics of strength http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154407&goto=newpost Sun, 19 May 2013 15:41:12 GMT Academics at the UCSB (a west coast coast liberal mecca which I used to live in in the 60' and 70's) have proposed the notion that men (not women) who display more dominate physical strength than other men are most likely conservative in their political views and beliefs. These muscle bound ditto-heads are the reverse of the pencil neck geek men who populate the left enviro-wacko side of the coin. Gee I wonder I'ffn I be in the right place..hehe!! It is curious why only men are afflicted with Rushitus and not women..POWER TO THE PEOPLE!..Dennis ]]> ad5ly http://kbforum.dragondoor.com/showthread.php?t=154407