Dave HedgesApr 16, 20182 minHow we build better striking powerWorking with our combat athletes, particularly the Kyokushin Karate guys, we spend a fair bit of time thinking about power. For these guy...
Dave HedgesApr 8, 20182 minMovement FundamentalsIn the past while teaching various workshops, especially workshops aimed at fellow professionals, I ask the question: What are the most f...
Dave HedgesMar 9, 20185 minA Quick Primer on StretchingStretching is a very subjective topic. Different people respond very differently to various styles of stretching. So heres a look at the...
Dave HedgesJun 26, 20173 minThe Other Side of the CoinI consider myself extremely fortunate to have lived the life I’ve lived and experienced the the teachers I’ve had. I’m even more fortunat...
Dave HedgesOct 4, 20152 minFrom Russia with Love……About 2 months ago one of my regular members, Kevin”Hardcore” Callan who is the head of the Kyokushin Karate Ireland Federation asked me...
Dave HedgesAug 23, 20151 minMonday Mobility – Bulletproof WristsWhen teaching self defence or working with our Thai Boxers and Kyokushinkai fighters I talk about the wrist. Think about the punishment o...
Dave HedgesJun 8, 20153 minFrisbeeing Laptops and the 80% Rule for Skill DevelopmentAfter the disaster last week, I’m managing to get the website back together. It was touch and go for a while, and I’m not ashamed to admi...
Dave HedgesMay 1, 20152 minJoin me & 4 Top Instructors for 2 Days of Awesome Karate Jitsu TrainingI’m over here in Lancaster, England where it’s been pretty cool catching up with my past. It’s almost 20 years since I left this town, bu...
Dave HedgesMar 31, 20153 minAn Effective Bullshit FilterOver the years I’ve been heard to give out the following advice when it comes to training, motivation, exercise selection, even dietary c...
Dave HedgesJun 9, 20143 minSo How Do You Train for Self Defence?The scene that got me so pumped, the following day I joined a Karate club! Only a couple of weeks left until I put on my other hat. Most ...
Dave HedgesApr 14, 20142 minFighting Back – How to Stop Back Pain & Improve Your BJJ GameIt’s finally here! It gives me great pleasure to finally announce the release of Fighting Back – How to Stop Back pain & Improve Your BJJ...
Dave HedgesAug 2, 20134 min7 Exercises to Increase Punching PowerThere are a few things I really love doing. They are (in no particular order): Playing with my Boys Playing with my Dog Playing with my w...
Dave HedgesJun 28, 20131 minKnives and GlutesHappy Friday! The week is almost over, unless of course you are joining me for the weekend training, our regular Saturday Bodyweight/Kett...
Dave HedgesJun 21, 20133 min1 Day Self Defence / Knife Defence Rapid Response CourseWhy do we train? Well for me personally I took up lifting heavy stuff and challenging my body with endurance challenges as a way to impro...
Dave HedgesJun 17, 20132 minBuilding Real “Functional” Strength in a HurryWhat do you do when you’ve a limited window of opportunity in which to make strength and conditioning gains before an event? I know this ...
Dave HedgesMay 10, 20134 minTop 5 Exercises to Become a More Explosive FighterThis week I’ve been on a bit of a rant about the role of Strength and Conditioning in the Martial Arts. By the term martial arts I inclu...
Dave HedgesMay 8, 20134 minAsk Dave: I Gas Quickly When Drilling Power Punches, How Should I Train Them?This question was asked on Sunday at the end of the Basic Self Defence Skills workshop. I know the asker well. He’s no spring chicken and...
Dave HedgesApr 19, 20133 minAre You Ready For A Night on the Town?This means most of you will come into me nice and early to get your training out of the way for the day, then as soon as the whistle blow...
Dave HedgesApr 11, 20132 min1 Day Self Defence Skills WorkshopIt’s been a while since I ran a workshop in our own gym. This year I’ve been to the far flung corners of Ireland teaching, but other tha...
Dave HedgesOct 8, 20121 minPower Striking and Lessons from a Top CoachI don’t really have a post for you today, I spent the weekend getting back to my martial arts roots by hosting a 2 day workshop with Core...