The lost art of thinking for yourself in training and in life

Learning from credible sources and applying that information in a way that suits your individual goals is a good idea. Blindly following anyone is not. If being liked and accepted is what drives you, then you will always be someone elses slave. The strength and fitness world is often divided into warring camps, each claimingContinue reading “The lost art of thinking for yourself in training and in life”

The powerof the mind

Bruce Lee was brilliant, innovative, and extremely tough. He knew the power of a person’s mind. Centuries before Bruce Lee said this, an ancient wise man, King Solomon, in his Proverbs said, “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” Truth is timeless. Your mind is powerful, so keep it clearly focused onContinue reading “The powerof the mind”

Coach Dru Patrick at the Cave: a look back

For about 18 months we had Coach Dru Patrick running the first ever Powerlifting class at our gym. He changed how we approached training in a big way! I owe him a debt of gratitude. Here are a few videos from that time

Basics versus dogma & silver bullets

Between having trained people in martial arts, military, and the fitness world I have accumulated several decades of experience in coaching. That in itself is not the main point, others have also done that. Some of the things I have learned from working in these disciplines are common to all of them. In all ofContinue reading “Basics versus dogma & silver bullets”

Back by popular demand (and because the coach thinks it’s a good idea)

We are adding CF Striking training into our Warrior Strength-Cardio classes. We used this several years ago in our Tropical Trauma MMA conditioning classes. This fits well with our Adex mace and club exercises, Battling Ropes, etc. that are already part of the classes. Here’s a brief look at how it works Please note thatContinue reading “Back by popular demand (and because the coach thinks it’s a good idea)”

Your survival and safety are up to you

When a crisis hits, it’s your responsibility to protect your family and yourself. It doesn’t matter if it is a tornado, a shooter, or a terrorist, the guys in Washington D.C. can’t help you. They can pass all the laws they wan t, they can make treaties but those things cannot protect you from imminentContinue reading “Your survival and safety are up to you”

“Non-gym” workouts

Why do I train  outdoors when I own my own gym? I love training outdoors! Besides somethings you can only do outdoors, like throwing kettlebells, etc.