Stretching

[SaiFightsMS]

There is a large number of threads contained within KarateForums on stretching.

 

Here is a list of some of those threads. Keeping in mind that they are not all inclusive when you have a question regarding stretching this is a good place to start.

 

Avoiding injuries while stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=2512&highlight=stretching

 

Back

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=885&highlight=stretching

 

General stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1140&highlight=stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=2867&highlight=stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3656&highlight=stretching

 

Hamstring problems

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=2653&highlight=stretching

 

Hip Flexor

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=4629&highlight=stretching

 

Dynamic or bouncing stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1846&highlight=stretching

 

Splits

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1658&highlight=stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1434&highlight=stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3141&highlight=stretching

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=3721&highlight=stretching

[ZeRo]

wow! what a selection

[KickChick]

Thank you so much Sai. I believe I have answered many many posts regarding this subject. It is a favorite of both young & old martial artists.... getting and retaining flexibility via stretching for splits or kick height.

 

Sai I hope you don't mind me including these links as well because they contain some more useful info on the goal of stretching....

 

Flexibility

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1122 (Flexibility Determination)

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1385 (the Splits)

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=1136 (the "spaghetti" theory )

 

http://www.karateforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=2318 (pelvic alignment)

[SaiFightsMS]

There are probably other threads about stretching that have been made over the course of KarateForums history. This is just a good place to start. And to add links to stretching sites that answer stretching questions.

[BlackBeauty]

Thanks for linking all the stretching info in one place!

[MantisWarrior]

thanx for the stretch info

[WolverineGuy]

I'm pretty well versed in stretching and such (my ex fiance was a sports med major), not to mention the years in martial arts, and my recent involvement in weight training. One book that I've found that would probably be a valuable reference to all martial artists would be "Sport Stretch" by Micheal J Alter. There are over 300 different stretches in the book, and he has routines categorized by sport (there is a begining and advanced martial arts routine, as well). While its not the best book, I personally believe it has the most information, with the biggest variety of stretches.

[Icetuete]

i was about to start a new stretching thread

 

good thing u listed them up here - thanks!

[Shorinryu Kid]

Thanx alot for the strechin info, its just what I was lookin for!!! [/b]

[shazaam]

typically fighters try to kick too high hence the need for strecthing. High kicks are not very practical in a reel fight. Stick to lower kicking, do general yoga type stretching for total body and you should be fine. High kicking is not practical.