How we build better striking power
Working with our combat athletes, particularly the Kyokushin Karate guys, we spend a fair bit of time thinking about power. For these...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 8, 2018
- 2 min
Movement Fundamentals
In the past while teaching various workshops, especially workshops aimed at fellow professionals, I ask the question: What are the most...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 9, 2018
- 5 min
A Quick Primer on Stretching
Stretching is a very subjective topic. Different people respond very differently to various styles of stretching. So heres a look at the...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 26, 2017
- 3 min
The Other Side of the Coin
I consider myself extremely fortunate to have lived the life I’ve lived and experienced the the teachers I’ve had. I’m even more...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 4, 2015
- 2 min
From 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...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 23, 2015
- 1 min
Monday Mobility – Bulletproof Wrists
When teaching self defence or working with our Thai Boxers and Kyokushinkai fighters I talk about the wrist. Think about the punishment...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 8, 2015
- 3 min
Frisbeeing Laptops and the 80% Rule for Skill Development
After 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...
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Dave Hedges
- May 1, 2015
- 2 min
Join me & 4 Top Instructors for 2 Days of Awesome Karate Jitsu Training
I’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,...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 31, 2015
- 3 min
An Effective Bullshit Filter
Over the years I’ve been heard to give out the following advice when it comes to training, motivation, exercise selection, even dietary...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 9, 2014
- 3 min
So 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...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 14, 2014
- 2 min
Fighting Back – How to Stop Back Pain & Improve Your BJJ Game
It’s finally here! It gives me great pleasure to finally announce the release of Fighting Back – How to Stop Back pain & Improve Your BJJ...
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 2, 2013
- 4 min
7 Exercises to Increase Punching Power
There 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...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 28, 2013
- 1 min
Knives and Glutes
Happy Friday! The week is almost over, unless of course you are joining me for the weekend training, our regular Saturday...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 21, 2013
- 3 min
1 Day Self Defence / Knife Defence Rapid Response Course
Why do we train? Well for me personally I took up lifting heavy stuff and challenging my body with endurance challenges as a way to...
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Dave Hedges
- Jun 17, 2013
- 2 min
Building Real “Functional” Strength in a Hurry
What 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...
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Dave Hedges
- May 10, 2013
- 4 min
Top 5 Exercises to Become a More Explosive Fighter
This 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...
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Dave Hedges
- May 8, 2013
- 4 min
Ask 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...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 19, 2013
- 3 min
Are 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...
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Dave Hedges
- Apr 11, 2013
- 2 min
1 Day Self Defence Skills Workshop
It’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...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 8, 2012
- 1 min
Power Striking and Lessons from a Top Coach
I 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...
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