what is the best way to increase flexibility?

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.

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

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

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

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?

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!

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

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

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.