Improving balance?

[lordtariel]

Some plyometric exercises, like the pogo, or the bunny hop, can help to improve the stability and strength of the ankles as well. Look up some plyometric exercises, and see if they help, too.

Plyometrics... That's a dirty word. Despite that, I agree that I've found they help quite a bit.

[bushido_man96]

Some plyometric exercises, like the pogo, or the bunny hop, can help to improve the stability and strength of the ankles as well. Look up some plyometric exercises, and see if they help, too.

Plyometrics... That's a dirty word. Despite that, I agree that I've found they help quite a bit.

Yeah, I know. Everytime I say it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate!

I did some today, and my knees are not thanking me for it right now!

[Zanshin]

Rope skipping, like boxers.

I find this helps co-ordinate body movement, whilst maintaining balance. At the same time helps strengthen my achilles tendon, which plays a big part my balance control.

[BT]

I don't know exactly how you do the move at your dojo, but if you are one of the dojos that have a head turn on that move, do the head turn before you step (hop?) across. By steadying your head before you step, it's easier to hold your balance when you assume the crane stance.