What’s the “weekly mettle maker?”
Training ideas and info supporting Heritage Arts’ programs — Heritage Self-Defense, Wildwood outdoor skills, Heritage Fitness, and Heritage Spirit.
Yesterday we tabled at Glen Allen Day 2022 and promoted Heritage Arts! Sweet photo set above. The event was a huge success. We gave away tons of flyers promoting the self-defense club, and some freebies like the one on the left entitled, “How to Get Fit with a Deck of Cards.” Not excactly in the vein of ‘old-school training” but if it helps you overcome boredom — which is a real killer! — get froggy, print it out, tack it to your wall, and hop to it.
We took donations in exchange for pricier stuff like books and tshirts (you can order t-shirts by clicking HERE.) and made our “let’s partner!” sales pitch to many other organizations.
The most popular things on our table were the free rosaries. We gave away two dozen rosaries with instructions, many of them to young people and children, and several adults told me that they were inspired to reconnect with our Holy Mother.
Mettle Maker #324
Self-defense — You need more than one option for getting out of a Double Collar Tie or Thai Plum. Obviously you can cram your way out of a weak/newbie tie-up. And against a stronger tie, you can also strike your way out if you act fast! But you can also swim your way out. Watch the video on the left for two swimming options. Want more self-defense training tips? How about an full-blown curriculum? Come out the club here in Richmond VA or sign up for our free distance learning program here.
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Wildwood and Fitness combo — Glove Pop Quiz. Gloves dramatically change the dynamics of chores and activities. And if you can’t do it with gloves on, you can’t do it. What if it's 15 degrees outside and you have to self-rescue? What if you happen to have gloves on when disaster strikes, and there’s no time to remove them before you act? Put your gloves on. Then (a) lash two things together with a proper trucker’s hitch, (b) climb and descend a rope (or hang for 30 seconds if you can’t climb), (c) get out your pocket knife, open it, and put it back all with one hand, and (d) do one Pull-up (or Chin-ups or dead hang for 1 minute depending on your fitness level).
Take 2 points for each one you complete successfully, 1 point for each one you attempt, and zero points if you just sit on the sofa.
8 points = A
7 = A-
6 = B
5 = B-
4 = C
3 or less = FAIL (If you didn’t get at least 4 points, that means there was something you didn’t even attempt, and if you don’t try, you always fail.)
Want more fitness drills? Want to learn more about nature appreciation and survival? Sign up for one of our free distance learning programs.