Croy Posted August 29, 2004 Posted August 29, 2004 hello, this is my first post, i currently hold first degree blackbelts in TKD and Aikido and just started Hapkido as well. Anyways, anyone know of good routines/excersises to increase this ability? i have very good flexibility and can kick well above my head, but if i could throw multiple high kicks i believe this would add a good deal to my arsenal. so anyone who has worked on this and is able to give me some good information, i'd appreciate it greatly. tnx 1st Dan CTF TaekwondoShodan Tomiki Ryu Aikido
Rich_2k3 Posted August 30, 2004 Posted August 30, 2004 Try dynamic stretching, heres a good link for some to do: http://www.brianmac.demon.co.uk/dynamic.htm Belows an overview of dynamic stretching (found quote on a website somewhere): "Have you ever swung your arms round in circles just before you start a weights session? This is dynamic stretching. It gradually increases reach and range of motion while limbs are moving. Kicking an imaginary football is a dynamic stretch for the hamstrings and groins. Twisting side to side is dynamic stretching for the trunk. Don't confuse dynamic stretching with ballistic stretching... Ballistic stretching consists of bouncing, jerky movements and can be quite dangerous because it forces a limb beyond its normal range of movement. Dynamic stretching is useful before starting an aerobic workout and particularly for martial artists. Thomas Kurtz also recommends dynamic stretching as a great way to loosen up first thing in the morning. Perform dynamic stretches in sets of 8-12 repetitions. Perform as many sets as is required to gain your full range of motion. Stop stretching when you are tired. Fatigued muscles produce diminished returns during dynamic stretching exercises." Hope this helps. "When my enemy contracts I expand and when he expands I contract" - Bruce Lee
Vito Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 just curious- for what applications will that school be useful for you? "If an injury has to be done to a man it should be so severe that his vengeance need not be feared." -Machiavelli
gcav Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Practice your front, round and side kicks in slow motion, and hold your leg in place for a few seconds at the end of each kick. If you do several reps of each kick in slow motion you will build up the muscles in both legs. This will lead toward being able to hold a sidekick above your head. Train like your life depends on it....Because it does.
Croy Posted September 1, 2004 Author Posted September 1, 2004 tnx for the info, sadly enough, i never really considered doing slow motion kicks for any reason other than to work on proper form. thank you 1st Dan CTF TaekwondoShodan Tomiki Ryu Aikido
Ironberg Posted September 1, 2004 Posted September 1, 2004 Slow motion kicks help alot. Really, they do... "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs."
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