Brad Harris is 80 and Trains For Life

Brad Harris is 80 and Trains For Life

Actor, Stuntman and Entrepreneur Brad Harris recently turned 80 years of age. He still trains every day. He was going to UCLA and began weight training with classmate, actor, William Smith. He was inspired by Hercules star, Steve Reeves. Being so close to the film...

The Ability to Change

The Ability to Change

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.”-- Albert Einstein While the change is hardly the contrived, photoshopped and phony "before and after" shots in magazines, this is real. Client is Physician, age 56. Here are the changes- Height - 5' 6" Starting...

Green Ghost Chronicles: The Swing High Pull

Green Ghost Chronicles: The Swing High Pull

[This movement IS NOT the Sumo Deadlift High Pull used at Crossfit. Please read carefully] In Eddie Kowacz' words- It's all about training the Posterior Chain and the Swing High Pull is one of the most effective and efficient training movements that you can do, IMO...

Black and White

Black and White

Coach Dan John, in the prelude to one of his incredible DVD presentations said to, "....not moralize in the weight room". This is quite a mouthful and the philosophy has spilled over to my thinking in a number of areas. It's a logical fallacy to focus on extremes and...

Consistency Trumps Intensity

Consistency Trumps Intensity

These results are because of online training. I've met this client once during his East coast vacation trip for an hour training session. All other training has been through exchange of email, spreadsheets and a twice monthly telephone call. This is what online...

Tough Guys: Roger Carpenter

Tough Guys: Roger Carpenter

[This is pieced together from various internet sources including my old blog. Enjoy this bio and learn from Sensei Roger's wisdom.] 1973-FIGHT TURNS INTO A SLAUGHTER In Wichita Kansas in 1973 Roger Carpenter battled John Bal’ee. This bout started off under the agreed...

Green Ghost Chronicles: The Heavy Bag

Green Ghost Chronicles: The Heavy Bag

[In his own words. I don't need to add since this says it all!] Training Jounal Entry: Heavy Bag - 100 Power Punches, 30 seconds rest, x 5 ( maintenence ) 16 oz gloves used today. Most of the time its either this or 50 punches, 15 sec. rest, x 10. I rotate between 10,...

Tough Guys: Jim “Ronin” Harrison

Tough Guys: Jim “Ronin” Harrison

“Jim Harrison saved my life once… he pulled his punch an inch from my face!” – Chuck Norris Called ''one of the most dangerous men in the world" by Bruce Lee, Harrison got his indoctrination into the Martial Arts from Bob Kurth, a former Judo Champion and Navy...

Andrew Read is the Beastmaster

Andrew Read is the Beastmaster

Andrew Read is one of those cool guys that tries something, runs into obstacles, then figures out a better way around them. He's been an athlete and martial artist most of his life. I don't feel like typing out his resume, because it is thorough and rich with texture....

Presscott McDonald, RIP

Presscott McDonald, RIP

  Recently I lost a friend, Presscott McDonald. I met him through the art world. He was a very charismatic, young, man. Ridiculously talented. A former protege' of Annie Leibovitz and a gifted photographer.    We spoke about a year ago about his...

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