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Tag Archives: body mechanics
Vision
I always know where I stand while I look out there. Boxers have to know themselves completely. We need to know and understand the ranges in us from confidence to insecurity. We need to know how and why we make … Continue reading
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Tagged athletes, awareness, body mechanics, Boxing, change, coaching, competing, functional patterns, homework, Patterns, physical therapy, PNW, Seattle, self help, self study, women business owners, yoga
My new mentor Stalking Wolf
When Stalking Wolf gave us a test, it was not a test in the sense that it could be graded. It was a way of knowing what to work on next. The importance of the test was not the results … Continue reading
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Tagged anchorage, athabascan, body mechanics, Boxing, cliffs, Commitment, fixed points, functional patterns, glenallen, impact, Seattle, seattle boxing gyms, tribal, work
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trepidation
We put so much of our fear and trepidation on the shoulders of others. We blame them for not being able to speak the truth. We say they are intimidating, unapproachable- a multitude of reasons to justify our silence and … Continue reading
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Tagged athlete, body mechanics, Boxing, compete, david cain, fasting, imaginary, life, mind, modest mouse, power, pursuit, quality of life, side effects
Laziness
It is morning just before dawn. In the distance a plane, boat horn or car cruising by breaks the silence then it returns. I hear each step my bare foot takes on the floor as I slink out of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Arcaro, body mechanics, Boxing, boxon, functional patterns, laziness, nature, Responsibility, skills, tools, training, vacation, work ethic
Sunday Study
Reading this book Silence by Robert Sardello in connection to what I’m learning bio-mechanically via Functional Patterns, I am understanding the importance of the body being in a condition of efficiency. In order to achieve silence in the body constantly … Continue reading
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Tagged awareness, body mechanics, Boxing, clutter, corrective exercises, FP Practitioner, inefficiency, muscles, Naudi Aguilar, Robert Sardello, rugby, rugby player, silence, training, work
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My Life is my Work
My life is my work. I thought this as I hash tagged #worklifebalance in a post on Instagram. That got me thinking about what do I really mean? For those that know me closely, I drive them nuts with the … Continue reading
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Tagged body mechanics, coach, compartmentalize, Dogs, functional patterns, self awareness, semantics, sports, training, Tricia Arcaro Turton, worklifebalance
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Focus Mitts
28 people packed in our humble 1190 square foot abode yesterday to learn some nuances about holding focus mitts. As a competitive boxer, mitts were a stressful experience for me. I put a ton of pressure on myself to be … Continue reading
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Tagged body mechanics, boxers, Boxing, central area, coach, corrective exercise, direct, efficiency, feedback, focus mitts, functional patterns, growth, imbalance, punching, salty, Seattle, workshop
Your surroundings
It is important to surround yourself with people who strive to learn. Strive to push their limitations and want you to surpass your own. Whether you are looking for a relationship, community, friends, coaches, or colleagues, it’s essential to look … Continue reading
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Tagged AJ, Arcaro Boxing, ATI, awareness, body mechanics, Boxing, Community, functional patterns, Kathy Alvarez, MTI Physical Therapy, training
