Kyokushin Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Anyone know some good stretches to make the legs more flexible so that it's easier to kick high? I had a student ask me this and I know some, but I wanted to see if there are anymore that I've never heard of. Sempai Emily2nd Kyu-Brown Belt---The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realized through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demands. --- Mas. Oyama ---
G95champ Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Key is the hips not the legs. However you can never stretch the hamstrings enough. Your standard V stretch. Set down legs wide go down L/R/Middle hold 15 seconds or more. Do several reps. You can also do a varation of this stretch by setting in frot of a wall and ussing the wall to push your feet out as you go Left and Right only. Squat or Sumo stretch. Stand with feet a bit wider than shoulders and squat. Place your elbows inside you knees and push out with you elbows on your knees. Drop you butt as low as you can. Doggie Style Stretch. LOL. Get on all 4's. Split at your knees as wide as you can then push your hips back. Keep your back flat. IF IT DONT HURT YOUR DOING SOMETHIGN WRONG!!!. Leand forward and relax then go wider. Kicking high is not a big deal unless you putting on a demo but to get the legs us focus on the hips. Always do plenty of toe touching type stretches to keep the hamstrings loose because they play a factor and will keep you healthy. (General George S. Patton Jr.) "It's the unconquerable soul of man, and not the nature of the weapon he uses, that ensures victory."
Kirves Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 Isometric stretching is good for making one more flexible fast.
monkeygirl Posted June 26, 2003 Posted June 26, 2003 I'll move this to the Health & Fitness forum. While you're there, check out the Sticky thread on stretches. 1st dan & Asst. Instructor TKD 2000-2003No matter the tune...if you can rock it, rock it hard.
WhiteBelt Posted June 30, 2003 Posted June 30, 2003 Make sure you are strong enough to do isometrics or you are asking for pain.
Looneyas Posted July 1, 2003 Posted July 1, 2003 Isometric Stretches are the only Type I do, Except My twice a day Dymanic Stretches. Isometric Stretches are great but u must be careful. Learn and u shall TeachTeach and you shall learn,https://www.southpacifictkd.com.au
kenpo4life Posted July 7, 2003 Posted July 7, 2003 Read stretching scientifically by Thomas Kurtz If my survival means your total destruction, then so be it.
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