Here’s the end of a great match up between Kev & Stee. I missed the first part which involved some really nice guard work by both guys (passing by Stee, recovery and defence by Kev).

Enjoy!
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Sometimes, taking the back is proving difficulty, particularly if your opponent is faster or more flexible than you. Here’s a way to force your opponent from Turtle into side control.
From a harness/seatbelt position, wrap your top hand around your opponents far elbow/triceps. Position your chest as low as you can on his near shoulder. Your [...]

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Here’s a simple and effective way of taking the back.
As you see in Picture one, Daniel is in Turtle Position and I have the harness (seatbelt) position.

Here’s a closer look at the harness. Note the following about the harness:

One arm over, one arm under
Top hand is palm down, bottom hand is palm up
My elbows are [...]

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This photo suggests one of two things Either Andy is getting too good or Daniel is slipping.

Personally I think Andy’s getting too good.

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We experimented with intense, 1 minute rounds today.

The aim being that it better prepares you for competition over the usual 4 minute rounds in the off season and 5 during the season. Here’s an example of Kevin and Conor going at it, you can see it’s at a far faster pace than normal rounds.
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The Agoge will be training alongside the Clever Little Monkeys for the month of August, until school resumes in September. You’ll still be training at 6:30 Mondays & Wednesday, with Saturday training on at 11:00. See you tonight!

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1) Lactic acid is the Spartan’s friend. The Spartan knows the value of anaerobic failure, and actively seeks it out. If he falls on his face, he waits only as long as necessary to move again before he continues.
2) The Spartan takes no breaks between exercises, unless it’s to shove a non-Spartan out of the [...]

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Today we had our first day in our new home. While a little dusty and unfinished, it was great to have the guys come out and support the club. Thanks to everyone!

Because my directions weren’t the best, and no one in Tallaght has ever heard of Taurus Business Centre, I’ve linked our location to the [...]

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