hobz Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 1. Whats all this talk about "Dynamic" and "Isometric" stretching? What do the two mean and how are they different. What's the Pros and Cons of each and the like ? 2. What are some goals, and fitness routines I should be following to get the best from my Karate, and to improve myself ? Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 23, 2003 Author Share Posted March 23, 2003 Also I've been reading up quite a bit, which I believe everyone should do, about Stretching. And in the article that was in a Tae Kwon Do magazine by the author of Stretching Scientifically, he states that Dynamic Stretches should be done before static, and that you profit best from static stretches after your work-out. (Maybe I rewrote this wrong, Im trying to find where he said it and cant find it, if I did say it wrong please correct me). My question is: This work-out does he mean just your stretching routine or is he talking about when you go to your classes at the Dojo. If it is at the Dojo, what do you do if your teacher takes time after your warmup, and padwork etc, to practice katas ? Won't you cool down? Oy thats long, ty to all who read it Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looneyas Posted March 23, 2003 Share Posted March 23, 2003 I do both stretching Dymanic in the mornings, These stretching are teaching your muscles to relax and resetting the lenghtening muscle memory, so that you can kick high with no warm up. I dont stretch after class as i stretch at home morning and night every day. Isometric stretches are the hardest to do and quickest but most dangerous, due to the way you are stretching. Learn and u shall TeachTeach and you shall learn,https://www.southpacifictkd.com.au Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 24, 2003 Author Share Posted March 24, 2003 Also, I tried reading the web page about stretching, but I became lost. What kind of routine should I follow to get to be able to do splits? Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBeauty Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Yes, dynamic stretching should be done before your work outs, and static stretching after your workouts... ==================http://come.to/BlackBeauty================== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 My question is: This work-out does he mean just your stretching routine or is he talking about when you go to your classes at the Dojo. In choosing stretches, you should determine the purpose of your stretching. For example, if you 'll be kicking in class say, you need to focus on dynamic flexibility of your hips. To increase your range of motion, you need to do dynamic leg raises in all directions. Dynamic stretches improve dynamic flexibility and static stretching improves your static flexibility... like in doing splits. Kurz does suggest to spend a few minutes in the morning (before breakfast) and do some dynamic stretching. On days you train, you should perform dynamic stretches in the warmup before kicking. You begin slow, and then gradually raise the legs higher, and then you should increase the speed of your movements. This link is by far the best for stretching advice by kurz all in one area.... http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/get_articles.php?cat=Stretching For your after training stretch (as a cool down) check out Miller's article http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=165 Hope this helped .... (I did get your email ... thank you!! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 24, 2003 Author Share Posted March 24, 2003 Thank you Kick Chick But I am still a little confused I did read the Kurz article, but, I was lost as to what kind of dynamic stretches there are? Regarding Leg raises, when he said to raise your foot to your palm, my leg is really bent when I do this, am I doing it right? How far should I go up and how bent should the Leg be? Thank you Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KickChick Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 Follow diagrams http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=256 .... You probably need to work up to getting your kness "locked" when performing front and side dynamic kick stretches. Right now try to get leg as straight as possible. I find keeping my abs nice and tight and contracted helps so as you aren't using back muscles and really working the legs!. How high??? Gradually get leg higher with each kick.... Here's more Dynamic stretches you can do....http://www.acc.org.nz/injury-prevention/safe-in-sport-and-recreation/acc-sportsmart/dynamic-stretches/ Any other questions??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 24, 2003 Author Share Posted March 24, 2003 Heh, yes lot's more, still confused about the touching your hand to your foot... how do you do this with your knees locked? Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobz Posted March 24, 2003 Author Share Posted March 24, 2003 I'm refering to this: http://www.fightingarts.com/content00/graphics/yokohand.jpg and this part of the article: http://www.fightingarts.com/reading/article.php?id=16 Rule #1: Play the game to the limit. Damn the consequences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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