Why swings? Why HARDSTYLE?

I’ve talked about the awesomeness of the swing before here: http://irontamerblog.com/the-month-of-the-swing/ Here are few more thoughts based on a question NKB member Will Gant asked recently. Why is the swing so effective? I have mentioned it before, but it is worth...

Internal and External Focus

“Which is better: internal focus vs. external focus?” is a pointless argument.  It’s like the old “what is the deadliest martial art?” question. Different people learn differently and the correct cue is the one that gets the desired response from the...

My Kettlebell and Kungfu breathing connection

Last time in the post about Sifu Louie Jack Man I gave a quick overview of my history and experience with Jook Lum Southern Mantis Kungfu.   Jook Lum Southern mantis was an influence on Okinawan karate and is considered both a soft and a hard style. Sombogin (...

Sifu Louie Jack Man

I recently posted on Facebook about the passing of Louie Jack Man, a master of Jook Lum Gee Tong Long Pai, (translated:  Bamboo Forest Temple Praying Mantis Family) a traditional Chinese kungfu system, which (along with a couple of other systems) is often referred to...

Ladies: Why should you get stronger?

This is what a strong girl looks like. She does getups with 20kg. She does squat and press with double 14kg. She swings 40kg for sets of 10. She weighs 129, down from 138 Nov 1st. She has no fear of bulkng...

Kettlebell Express

My good friend and fellow Master RKC Geoff Neupert is running a Black Friday sale on his Kettlebell Express product. No long post from me here, i want you to have time to get your copy! Click HERE...