still kicking Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 I am having a really hard time with my balance on one foot stances i.e. Sagi Ashi Dachi, or crane stance. It seems like part of the problem is weak ankles, so I've been trying to improve on that. One classmate suggested practicing trying to stand in the stance with my eyes closed -- it's amazing how much harder it is! But if I do this for a while, even if I have to lightly touch my fingertips on a counter or table top when I fall over, after that it is much easier to do it with my eyes open. Does anyone have any other hints or ideas about ways to work on improving balance? Thanks!
Scott_LIFE180 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Funny how you should ask this now I was just searching for ideas for improving balance. I'm wondering how to improve balance in general. I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.~SocratesThere is nothing impossible to him who will try.~Alexander the Great
Traymond Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 I gave my response in your other thread but...on a side note...its so funny how tsuru ashi dachi and sagi ashi dachi are extremely similar...why the name difference? To fear death is to limit life - Xin Sarith Azuma Phan Wuku
joesteph Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 (edited) There is a form I had to learn for a promotion that includes twice standing on one foot while performing other actions. I discovered that my balance improved as I brought the non-supporting leg closer to the supporting leg. I found that by doing this, the weight distribution is centered better. I've also concentrated on avoiding digging my toes into the floor in an effort to balance. It doesn't balance; it sabotages the stance by compromising the base.As for practice, just getting into the required position smoothly is part of balance, and holding it stationary for a count of a five at the start, then a bit more until you hit ten, is a good start before you perform other actions.I've had to learn tricks like this because I have one hip a half-inch higher than the other. Fortunately for me, my shoulders and spine are straight, and I have no limp, meaning the body compensated during the formative years. Edited March 28, 2009 by joesteph ~ JoeVee Arnis Jitsu/JuJitsu
Scott_LIFE180 Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Okay, thank you all I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.~SocratesThere is nothing impossible to him who will try.~Alexander the Great
still kicking Posted March 28, 2009 Author Posted March 28, 2009 its so funny how tsuru ashi dachi and sagi ashi dachi are extremely similar...why the name difference?I think these are just different words for exactly the same thing. At any rate, at our school we call crane stance sagi ashi dashi.Thanks for all the good ideas, everyone!
Traymond Posted March 28, 2009 Posted March 28, 2009 Ah I see. Its odd whenever I hear Sagi I think of sageo...oh well. BUt thats makes a bit of sense when you put it that way. Ima start calling it that...its sounds unique. To fear death is to limit life - Xin Sarith Azuma Phan Wuku
Kuma Posted March 29, 2009 Posted March 29, 2009 As a supplementary exercise (as practice is the best way to get better at something), you can try overhead squats. A simple broomstick will work well, and it will not only improve your balance but it's also good for flexibility, strength, and athleticism. Check Google, there's lots of good links.
Tiger1962 Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 I am having a really hard time with my balance on one foot stances i.e. Sagi Ashi Dachi, or crane stance. It seems like part of the problem is weak ankles, so I've been trying to improve on that. One classmate suggested practicing trying to stand in the stance with my eyes closed -- it's amazing how much harder it is! But if I do this for a while, even if I have to lightly touch my fingertips on a counter or table top when I fall over, after that it is much easier to do it with my eyes open. Does anyone have any other hints or ideas about ways to work on improving balance? Thanks!Practicing yoga is one way to improve balance. (trust me, it works) but another idea is to simply practice one legged stances (a.k.a.crane stances). Whether you are watching TV, brushing your teeth or standing at the kitchen sink, just bend your knees slightly and tuck one leg behind the other. Practice it often and soon enough your balance will improve. It worked for me. "Never argue with an idiot because they'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience." ~ Dilbert
Minesweeper Posted March 30, 2009 Posted March 30, 2009 Practicing yoga is one way to improve balance. (trust me, it works) but another idea is to simply practice one legged stances (a.k.a.crane stances). Whether you are watching TV, brushing your teeth or standing at the kitchen sink, just bend your knees slightly and tuck one leg behind the other. Practice it often and soon enough your balance will improve. It worked for me.The crane pose looks really difficult. I absolutely suck at balance, so I decided to start with the tree position. I started a couple of weeks ago and started doing it after every workout (so 5-6 days a week). When I started, I could barely hold it for 15 seconds, but now I'm able to stand without teetering for 30 seconds. Improving slowly but surely.
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