Before we get started with the Q+A I wanted to share a couple things, first off, I've enjoyed slacklining for a while now, but am always reminded of the very important lesson from when I first started trying it -- it really REALLY did seem impossible, but after trying and trying and trying and trying it finally happened. When I get in the zone I can walk back and forth and … [Read more...] about Ask GiryaGirl: “Impossible” slacklining and a Mini Q+A about PCC Workshops!
Workshop Experiences
Some Big Lessons From a Smaller Workshop–Hanging with Zach Even Esh in NJ
Decided to get out of town and have some fun, so I very recently (as in this past Saturday) met up with Amber of GiryaScope.com in Somerville, MA (Boston area) and trekked down to New Jersey to help her photograph/video one of Zach's 4 hour workshops at his decidedly underground gym. What a fun place he has--it was about the size of the warehouse I used to have for my … [Read more...] about Some Big Lessons From a Smaller Workshop–Hanging with Zach Even Esh in NJ
Bodyweight Training with Dragon Door and Friends – a handy reference
FYI - here's some of the info about the bodyweight exercise workshop - there will be more journal entries about this very soon: https://www.giryagirl.com/Bodyweight-Workshop-Experience If you're wanting to "play along at home" check out: The Naked Warrior - DVD also available Convict Conditioning Convict Conditioning 2 Or since that particular … [Read more...] about Bodyweight Training with Dragon Door and Friends – a handy reference
Upcoming Progressive Calisthenics Certification (PCC) Workshops, Carry Over and Putting the “FUN” in Functional
First of all, I'm really pleased to announce that I'll be helping Al and Danny Kavadlo at two upcoming PCC Workshops! One in April in Minneapolis, MN (there's still time for you to register... don't miss it!) and the other in one of my favorite cities in the world, NYC! While a sizeable discount still is in effect for the NYC one, there's a limited number of spots available … [Read more...] about Upcoming Progressive Calisthenics Certification (PCC) Workshops, Carry Over and Putting the “FUN” in Functional
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Four: Friday part 3
Following a short (strictly timed) 10 minute break we came back to our places on the unforgiving astroturf and got into 1 of 2 approved "learning positions" (yes, I know how this sounds, but there's a logic to it - neither of these put the body into flexion, and can help stretch in a gentle way, the one most of us chose had us on our bellies in something similar to a "cobra" … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Four: Friday part 3
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
After the snatch test, we took a short break (literally, breaks would be approx 10 minutes and DON'T even think about being late....) Everyone assembled back into the main building and gathered around since Pavel himself was going to give a demonstration on the Goblet Squat. Not one of the actual "RKC 6" exercises, but still a VERY powerful and accessible … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Three: Friday part 2
Can you find my RKC comments?
Dragon Door posted their recap of many of our comments and feedback about the RKC weekend experience - Can you find my comments? I'll give you a hint - there's a joke about something in the 1990s... And not to worry, I am still busy writing up the day by day recaps - the 2nd half of Friday is almost done!! … [Read more...] about Can you find my RKC comments?
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Two: Friday part 1
Friday morning began at a merciful 8:15am with many of us piling onto the shuttle bus to the Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports complex. I just kept thinking... how my P.E. teachers from the past would really get a laugh out of ME doing something like this - I was never a "sports" person by any stretch of the imagination, and usually last to be picked for kick ball. Then … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part Two: Friday part 1
RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part One: Thursday Night
After getting settled in (and not having a confrontation with the VERY aggressive bell boys) at the Disney area, official hotel, I made sure to fire up my netbook to see about the wifi - little did I know that after Saturday I just wouldn't have it in me to type for a while. Then, of course it was time to listen to a short list of "motivating songs" which are probably not … [Read more...] about RKC Orlando 2010 Recap Part One: Thursday Night
What do you wish you’d brought, done, known etc, before the RKC Weekend???
Last night I tweeted, twittered, whatever you call it, a question to my fellow kettlebell maniac friends, a group which includes MANY people who are RKC certified. Since I've read a good deal about what people bring to the RKC, and what they think they need etc, I thought I'd ask: Hey RKCs! What do you wish you had known/done/brought with you to the #RKC … [Read more...] about What do you wish you’d brought, done, known etc, before the RKC Weekend???
