Sifu Dennis Wood

Tags: Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Mastery, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

I was talking to Sifu Dennis last night about sparring, and he gave me some great insights into years of Kung Fu training. I mentioned how comfortable he is in his movements and looking for specific shots. He shared, that he has never taken lesson or properly studied Muay Thai. Read more »

Tags: Blair Green, conditioning, Fear, Martial Arts, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

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Tags: Confidence, Diet, Fitness, Goals, Martial Arts, Mastering Techniques, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

Have you experienced a profound sense of disappointment in the results you get from your work outs, diets, studying, work, or whatever?  Does everything in your being tell you that you are not slacking, but giving it your all, and still Read more »

Tags: Competition, Grappling, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training, Wrestling

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Tags: bonking, Diet, Instructor Blair, ketosis diet, Mr. Idaho, nutrition, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

We had an epiphany today. I called my long time friend Rod Ludington aka Bumper. Bump was a fellow California state wrestling champion, collegiate wrestler at UNM, and recently went on to earn several titles in body building including Mr. Idaho and his wife won Ms. Idaho Fitness…long winded way to say Bump knows about the minute details of dieting. Read more »

Tags: bonking, Instructor Blair, ketosis diet, nutrition, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

Nine days in on the diet and let’s say we have learned a couple of things and had a couple of extreme bonks. Read more »

Tags: bonking, carbs, ketosis diet, Protein, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

It’s the end of day five of the Ketosis diet and let’s just say this is not an undertaking for the faint of heart. The food available can be pretty darn tasty, but is limited. There’s not much available outside of what you fix, so again the key is preparation. Sarah is on the diet and had a hard time with what’s available on the food list. Here’s a great list to keep it simple: Read more »

Tags: BMI, Body Mass Index, Diet, nutrition, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

On Monday Sifu Wood and I started a ketosis diet aimed at reducing body fat and training the body to run leaner. Sifu is going to be competing at the 10 +mile obstacle course called the Tough Mudder in Big Bear, with a team of White Tiger students and instructors. Blair is racing in a 140 mile Ironman triathlon in November.

 In lowering the total body weight and more significantly obtaining an optimal body mass index, the look to enhance their overall performance and reduce race times. Re-conditioning the body to run efficiently requires a plan, bit of dedication, and a ton of preparation. Taking the body below a 10% BMI is really about the diet. The ketosis diet is a process of denying the body all simple sugars and carbs for a prolonged period of time, triggering the brain to release stored energy…also known as FAT!

 This diet is not a lifestyle, but rather a sort of a reset on the body. Follow the blog as we do a 21 day ketosis diet following by the re-introduction of breads and sweet treats.

If you have questions about diet or how to meet your specific training goals check in with your instructors…great resources available to you.

 http://www.ehow.com/how_5203812_do-ketosis-diet.html

Check out the before pictures… updates to follow…

blair before day 2

Dennis before

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Tags: Joint Manipulation, Self Defense, Sifu Dennis Wood, Sparring, Training

Last night I came by the school to check on a couple of things in the office. We had an awesome group of women training in the self defense class. The energy was amazing as the ladies came to put in the work. Read more »

Tags: Casein, Diet, Muscle Recovery, Pro-peptide, Protein, Sifu Dennis Wood, Training

So I know you hear all the time that you need to be taking in lean protein…don’t eat carbs, this that and the other thing. So what the heck does that mean and how does it apply to your exercise and training routine. Golden Rule….take in 1.5 – 2 grams of protein per pound of lean muscle mass. Read more »

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