A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Note that this was two and a half years after President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation – which had become official January 1, 1863. The Emancipation Proclamation had little impact on the Texans due to the minimal number of Union troops to enforce the new Executive Order. However, with the surrender of General Lee in April of 1865, and the arrival of General Granger’s regiment, the forces were finally strong enough to influence and overcome the resistance.
“The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, all slaves are free. This involves an absolute equality of rights and rights of property between former masters and slaves, and the connection heretofore existing between them becomes that between employer and hired laborer.”
-–General Granger
*Juneteenth/Hero WOD this Friday*
Warm-up Drills
I. Run 400m or Row 500m
II. Coach’s Choice (Dynamics, Rounds & Reps, Games, etc.)
III. Set-up, Training Flow & Movement Review
Impact/Focus: Muscle-ups & Forward Rolls
Warm up as needed before completing 5-6 Rounds vs. a 10:00 Running Clock
I. Select One:
3 x Muscle-ups (strict or kipping)
3 x Muscle-up Transitions (Low Rings/Jumping Set-up)
5 x Pull-ups (strict or kipping) + 5 x Ring/Matador Dips (strict or kipping)
II. Select One:
2-4 x Forward Rolls
2-4 x Scaled Forward Rolls
Post scores to comments.
“Virtuosity N’ Heat”
15:00 AMRAP of
5 x Ring or Bar Muscle-ups
10 x Forward Rolls
20 x Pistols (10 per leg, alternating)
40ft x Handstand Walk
Notes: Ring or Bar Muscle-ups will scaled to the established level from the Impact/Focus. Forward Rolls will scale as needed to precursor movements or straddle rolls/somersaults. Pistols may scale to a Squat target or substitute walking lunges. Handstand Walks will have an option to scale the distance, kick-up with walk to wall (yellow line), Shoulder Taps, or Bearcrawls as applicable. Additional movement points of performance, scaling options and additional training intentions will be covered during the whiteboard brief.
Post scores to comments.
Skill Development: “Midline March”
3 Rounds for time of
30-20-10 x GHD Sit-ups
100ft x Farmer’s Carry (Dumbbells or Kettlebells)
