flexibility

[hiddendragon98]

what is the best way to increase flexibility?

[MasterPain]

Stretch after a workout, instead of before. You can do a light stretch after a warmup, but save the serious stretching for after the workout.

[Newdesign]

And stretch daily. It should be versatile, so don't forget to stretch as many way as possible. And safely!!

[Dobbersky]

And stretch daily. It should be versatile, so don't forget to stretch as many way as possible. And safely!!

Try Yoga!!! it really complements Martial Arts flexibility

[Chunmonchek]

Work your stretching with range of motion and strength at extended ranges in mind. Focusing solely on range is a mistake.

[hawkfish]

Is there a specific type of flexibility that you are working for? Do want to do the splits, kick higher, bend over backward or all of the above?

[yamesu]

And stretch daily. It should be versatile, so don't forget to stretch as many way as possible. And safely!!

Try Yoga!!! it really complements Martial Arts flexibility

Agreed!

[Kodakmint]

I'd love to be able to do a split, lol

[Open minded]

Depends on what MA you want to be

Being a MA is not being able to do everything in the land

If you do Karate or Tae-Kwondo Flexibility is ideal

Aikido or wing chun kung fu you don't need it

[bushido_man96]

Depends on what MA you want to be

Being a MA is not being able to do everything in the land

If you do Karate or Tae-Kwondo Flexibility is ideal

Aikido or wing chun kung fu you don't need it

I disagree. A level of flexibility is important to prevent injuries, no matter what MA one is doing. I do agree that doing the splits isn't likely as beneficial for an Aikidoka as it is for a high kicker in TKD, but it is still important, and won't hurt an Aikidoka at all.