Saturday 9.21, 9.28 & 10.5 Free Dynamic Movement sessions with JMD!
Loooooooooong time CFSBK JMD (pictured above) will be hosting FREE movement sessions for CFSBK members! Each session will have a different focus. However, there will be crossover from week to week. Folks are encouraged to attend all three sessions. However, if you can only make it to one, that works too.
All sessions are from 1:15pm-2:30pm. These are free for CFSBK members, limited to 10 slots and folks are encouraged to sign up for all three sessions.
September 21st: Lightness. footwork, agility, jumping and landing
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September 28th: Balance. dynamic and stationary. absorbing input, two feet, one foot
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October 12th: Sight. steady gaze, tracking, peripheral vision, convergence and divergence, differentiating between movement of the head/neck and eyes
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What will we be doing?
During these 75 minute sessions we will engage with a variety of games, drills, tasks, and partner scenarios. Generally speaking, the goal of these activities will be less about “getting good at them” and more about extracting awareness, skills and insights that we can absorb into our bodies and carry with us into other moments of our life.
Our time together will be informed by the world of ‘‘movement practice”.
What is a movement practice?
There are many ways to answer this question. Below are a few ideas from people and communities that have inspired and informed my practice:
“A movement practice is a comprehensive approach to physical activity that aims to develop the body and the mind harmoniously.” – APECO movement school
“The goal is to be strong, supple, expressive, coordinated, to develop movement intelligence, and ultimately to thrive in any physical situation.” Republic of Movement
Similar to Crossfit, there are entry points for people of all abilities.Take a look at the instagram accounts linked above and below for a visual sense of the kinds of work we will be engaging with.
Who am I?
My name is John. I am not a movement teacher. (I am a kindergarten teacher.) I have maintained a daily movement practice for the past seven years. I was a student of Frank Powers and Roseanne Serpico for several years. I now study with Marcello Palozzo. I was introduced to the world of strength and conditioning in my late twenties by David, Chris and Shane. CFSBK stand up!
Saturday 10.19.24 Fight Gone Bad 2024: Brooklyn Edition
Join us on Saturday 10/19 to celebrate and suffer through our 15th annual Fight Gone Bad charity event! This CFSBK tradition has raised over $440,000 for a variety of amazing causes through the years. This year we will again be partnering with Brooklyn Community Housing & Services
For our 15th year doing Fight Gone Bad, we’ve decided to put a little spin on the workout in what we’re calling the Brooklyn Edition of this workout.
3 Rounds For Total Reps of:
1:00 Wall Ball Shots 20/14/10lbs to 10/9/8′ target
1:00 Alternating Dumbbell Snatch 50/35/20lbs
1:00 Box Jump Overs 24″/20″/16″
1:00 Shoulder to Overhead 95/65/45
1:00 Row, calories
1:00 Rest
How do you perform the workout “Fight Gone Bad”?
Perform 1 minute of work at each of the 5 stations, moving immediately to the next station after 1 minute. The clock does not reset or stop between exercises. A one-minute break is allowed before repeating each round. One point is given for each rep or calorie. Each team member will start at a different station and rest at the same time. Teams with 6 members will have two people start on the same station, but they will use different equipment (e.g., separate barbells, med balls).
Explain the event!
Shortly after signing up, you’ll be placed on a team of 5-7 other CFSBKers. You and your cohort will choose a team name and costumes for the event. We always hold this event around Halloween to tie into the holiday, making it even more fun! Here are some examples from years past.
How does fundraising work?
At its heart, Fight Gone Bad is about helping those in need within our community. BCHS provides housing and services for more than 1,000 formerly homeless and at-risk children, women, and men each year. They help people learn to live productively and independently, with dignity and hope.
We’ll have a single fundraising link that everyone registered for the event can use to send to friends and family to help raise money for our cause. Donors can select your name from a dropdown menu, so you won’t need to create a profile—just share the link and story. As always, we’ll provide templates to help you get the word out. While some folks always knock it out of the park, our goal is for every person who signs up to raise at least $10 and contribute to the spirit of Fight Gone Bad.
Sunday 10.27.24: Wim Hof Method Fundamentals Workshop
Put yourself in the expert hands of a certified WHM Instructor to learn the 3 pillars of the Wim Hof Method: Breathing Technique, Cold Exposure & Commitment.
Find out how you can utilize oxygen and cold exposure to optimize body & mind, and learn about the underlying physiology. The intimate quality allows for ample personal attention, and feedback tailored to your specific situation. Whether you are looking to improve mental or physical performance, relieve symptoms related to an illness, or are just curious to find out what the Wim Hof Method is all about— a WHM workshop offers something for everyone.
Learn more and register here
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