Recently had Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah for a 2-day martial arts and movement intensive.

A female personal training client told me I was the first person she studied martial arts with who not only talked about the hips but also showed how the hips can move.

At All Out Effort, we use improv games and role-playing activities to help clients become better movers.

Michelle and Jessica, a personal training client, competed in an IKF muay Thai competition.

We recently had a visitor join us all the way from Atlanta to explore our approach to movement.

At All Out Effort, training isn't about being told what to do but learning how to move, trust, and adapt. Our approach to training is similar to that of a referee in sports. We provide the framework—clearly explaining the task, the goal, and potential pitfalls—but we step in only when necessary to ensure safety.

We've had people come from DC, Oakland, Philadelphia, San Jose, Orange County, Long Beach, Torrance, New York, and many places other places to come specifically to train and learn from us here in Hollywood. This particular person came all the way from Atlanta.

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