Bruce Lee, the founder of Jeet Kune Do, revolutionized the martial arts world with his intrinsic approach to how we train in the combative arts. I believe it is appropriate to quote him to help explain our training philosphy.
I have not invented a "new style," composite, modified or otherwise that is set within distinct form as apart from "this" method or "that" method. On the contrary, I hope to free my followers from clinging to styles, patterns, or molds. Remember that Jeet Kune Do is merely a name used, a mirror in which to see "ourselves". . . Jeet Kune Do is not an organized institution that one can be a member of. Either you understand or you don't, and that is that. There is no mystery about my style. My movements are simple, direct and non-classical. The extraordinary part of it lies in its simplicity..... - Bruce Lee
Here at CrossFit Alpha we train under Girevoy Sport kettlbell lifting principles as coached by Valery Fedorenko. Every world record set in the sport of kettlbell lifting has been set using this protocol.
Efficiency in lifts takes precedence, with the athlete trying to achieve a level of kettlebell professionalism... a stoic discipline resonating from the lifter. Allowing them to focus on form and pace. Why is this so important?
Learning to completely relax under load allows you to react far more explosively, generating much greater force with far less effort, wear and tear. This is necessary when lifting for a long time frame, and the exact opposite approach to more traditional powerlifting techniques.
We chose CrossFit as our primary vehicle to deliver elite fitness due to it's potent endocrinic response and ability to deliver results. It takes your level of fitness far beyond what traditional weightlifting (bodybuilding) and "cardio" programs can.
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning fitness methodology. Its stated goal is to create "the quintessential athlete, equal parts gymnast, Olympic weightlifter and sprinter. Crossfit promotes broad and general overall physical fitness. It is not sport-specific but a general physical preparedness program that features varied workouts based on functional movement performed at high intensity. Workouts are brief (often 20 minutes or less) and do not use weight machines.
Workouts are short and results are dramatic!
It is unorthodox training that specializes in not specializing. This prevents the body from adapting to the stress of exercise and forces a more rapid physical evolution in the trainee.
CrossFit is the principal strength and conditioning program for many police academies and tactical operations teams, military special operations units, champion martial artists, and hundreds of other elite and professional athletes worldwide.
Our program delivers a fitness that is, by design, broad, general, and inclusive. Our specialty is not specializing. Combat, survival, many sports, and life reward this kind of fitness and, on average, punish the specialist.
The CrossFit program is designed for universal scalability making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience. We’ve used our same routines for elderly individuals with heart disease and cage fighters one month out from televised bouts. We scale load and intensity; we don’t change programs.
The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree not kind. Our terrorist hunters, skiers, mountain bike riders and housewives have found their best fitness from the same regimen.
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A great video about CrossFit from the guys at the now defunct CrossFit North
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Here are 3 articles in PDF format that are a integral to understanding the program.
The NavySEALs.com CrossFit program
In every category of training, SEALs operate at the razor sharp tip of the spear. This is why only the best training methods are used to develop and equip America’s elite.
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Here at CrossFit Alpha we train under Girevoy Sport kettlbell lifting principles as coached by Valery Fedorenko. Every world record set in the sport of kettlbell lifting has been set using this protocol.
We chose CrossFit as our primary vehicle to deliver elite fitness due to it's potent endocrinic response and ability to deliver results. It takes your level of fitness far beyond what traditional weightlifting (bodybuilding) and "cardio" programs can.