3 Hot Topics from the Weekend
Been a busy boy this last while so not much action on the blog last week. I’ll try to make up for it this week. The hot topic for me...
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Dave Hedges
- May 10, 2012
- 2 min
Power Generation for Martial Arts Strikes
On the eve of Core Combatives founder Mick Coup’s visit to Wild Geese HQ, another world renowned self defence instructor has found...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 30, 2012
- 3 min
Instantly boost your punching power
Yesterday I was in conversation with one of my conditioning guys. He’s a Kenpo practitioner and as he’d arrived early asked if he could...
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Dave Hedges
- Feb 27, 2012
- 3 min
One Arm Push Up – Pressing Perfection
One of the most iconic moment is the one arm push up sequence. Put your hands up if you didn’t try to do a one arm push up immediately...
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Dave Hedges
- Jan 6, 2012
- 4 min
Battling Rope Drills for Martial Arts
Have to say, when I first started hearing about them I was dubious. Mind you, I was just as dubious about the kettlebell before buying my...
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Dave Hedges
- Dec 30, 2011
- 2 min
Become a W.M.D!
Yeah! It's finally here! It’s finally here! I’ve been promising this for an age, but it’s finally done. What took so long? Simply put, I...
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Dave Hedges
- Sep 28, 2011
- 3 min
Knee Pain and Jujitsu
Knee pain and jujitsu / wrestling seem to go hand in hand, but does it have to be this way? My opinion is no, it doesn’t. Due to the...
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Dave Hedges
- Sep 15, 2010
- 2 min
Strength, Conditioning & Martial Arts
Ever since my Karate instructor turned to me and said “Dave, you’ve got to get strong” I’ve known that to be an effective martial artist...
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Dave Hedges
- Mar 31, 2010
- 3 min
Strength Training for Fight Training
Recently some of the Wild Geese Kickboxers have been coming to me asking for advice on getting stronger. And I have to admit, I’m...
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Dave Hedges
- Feb 4, 2010
- 2 min
The Difference Betwen the Old Time Greats and You
One thing that jumped out at me and inspired this post is the use of Isometrics. In “Strength & How to Obtain It” by Eugene Sandow,...
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Dave Hedges
- Feb 2, 2010
- 3 min
No Money? No Gym? No Problem!
I’m sure most of you reading this blog are aware of the other side of the Wild Geese. We’re not just about strength, conditioning and...
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Dave Hedges
- Dec 18, 2009
- 3 min
Last class of 2009
This week was the last week of training I’ll be doing in 2009, also we took everyone out with a bg! particularly the groups. The...
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Dave Hedges
- Dec 12, 2009
- 2 min
Tis the Season…….
It’s the countdown to Christmas, many of you will have already started the celebrations with work parties and social gatherings. This is...
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Dave Hedges
- Nov 25, 2009
- 1 min
Steve Maxwell in Ireland 2010
He is in Europe next year and asked if I’d like to set up a seminar with him. Of course I agreed, Steve has been a huge influence on my...
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Dave Hedges
- Sep 14, 2009
- 1 min
Just a reminder – 2nd ound of the Irish Padded Stick Fighting Competition
2nd Round of the Irish Filipino Stick Fighting Competition 19 September 2009 Im pleased to say that Pat White will allow us to hold...
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Dave Hedges
- Sep 2, 2009
- 2 min
6 Wild Geese Updates
6 updates for the Wild Geese friends and Family: 1- Wild Geese Hoodies will soon be available, we have a trial order coming in shortly....
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Dave Hedges
- Aug 21, 2009
- 2 min
The Art of the Masters
Whats the most fundamental skill a martial artist must develop? The skill that is a common thread regardless of the individuals style or...
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Dave Hedges
- Jul 3, 2009
- 2 min
Total Self Defence
Go to a self defence course and you’ll usually get taught a hundred ways to damage a body. Go to a self protection and you learn probably...
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Dave Hedges
- May 18, 2009
- 2 min
It’s Not What You Know
It’s how well you know it. As martial artists grow and gain experience they are often looking for the next new piece of info, the newest...
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Dave Hedges
- Oct 5, 2008
- 1 min
New Classes at the Academy
We’re delighted to announce that we have new instructors and new classes at the Academy. For a full overview of the class schedule go...
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