Jochum Strength Podcast Patrick Koo: Speed of Relaxation and Movement Practices
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Apr 20, 2026 Patrick Koo, a Vancouver-based strength coach and movement educator who blends non-traditional movement, rhythm training, and somatic work. He discusses discovering sensation through slacklining and yoga, using rhythm and tempo to train relaxation and power, simple daily sensory drills, bridging sensory work to sport, and thoughtful use of psychedelics for motor learning.
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Hack Tension By Training Rhythm Not Relaxation
- To reduce chronic muscular clenching, cultivate rhythm instead of forcing relaxation; rhythm alternates contraction and relaxation automatically.
- Start with slow rhythmic joint shaking and speed it up (or use simple counted beats) to improve 'speed of relaxation'.
Build Sense Then Increase BPM For Faster Movement
- Prioritize sensing and smoothness before speed; progress tempo only once the athlete can feel the rhythm.
- Use simple verbal counts (one two three four) then music at increasing BPM to scaffold rhythmic control.
Progress Cues From Internal To External To Competition
- Bridge somatic drills to sport using cue progression: internal cues to teach feeling, then external analogies during rehearsed tasks, then let competition take over.
- Example: teach relaxed shoulder rhythm with shaking, cue 'drumstick' arm swings for a 40-yard run, then let the athlete chase in game.
