hiddendragon98 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 what is the best way to increase flexibility? "walk on"-Bruce Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterPain Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 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. My fists bleed death. -Akuma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newdesign Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 And stretch daily. It should be versatile, so don't forget to stretch as many way as possible. And safely!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobbersky Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 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 "Challenge is a Dragon with a Gift in its mouth....Tame the Dragon and the Gift is Yours....." Noela Evans (author) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunmonchek Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Work your stretching with range of motion and strength at extended ranges in mind. Focusing solely on range is a mistake. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfish Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 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? DougShodan, Shotokan Karate & 1st Kyu, IaidoShotokanMaster.comShotokanPlanet.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamesu Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 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 flexibilityAgreed! "We did not inherit this earth from our parents. We are borrowing it from our children." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kodakmint Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 I'd love to be able to do a split, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Open minded Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Depends on what MA you want to be Being a MA is not being able to do everything in the landIf you do Karate or Tae-Kwondo Flexibility is idealAikido or wing chun kung fu you don't need it Martial Arts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushido_man96 Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Depends on what MA you want to be Being a MA is not being able to do everything in the landIf you do Karate or Tae-Kwondo Flexibility is idealAikido or wing chun kung fu you don't need itI 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. https://www.haysgym.comhttp://www.sunyis.com/https://www.aikidoofnorthwestkansas.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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