Martial Arts Stretching

This is a relatively good video on using a isometric stretching static passive method of the stretching splits exercise. The instructor mistakingly identifies it as a static active stretch. Note how he is contracting the antagonistic muscles of the inner thigh (isometric stretching) and holding his position (static stratching), using his bodyweight to assist with the flexibility stretches (passive stretching).  This one martial arts stretching exercise takes advantage of multiple methods for its effectiveness. While the subject of this video is obviously an advanced student, these techniques can be used by less seasoned martial artists to help increase their range of motion. Just be sure to listen to your body when performing this martial arts stretching splits exercise, don’t stretch too much at any one time and stop before you feel pain.

 

 

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hiya! remember i do this about 2, 3 or 4 times aday and hold the poses for longer, this was just showing you what i do hope you liked this week’s video and keep updated for next week! i post new videos every FRIDAY so SUBSCRIBE! and enjoy oh and HAPPY EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES!!

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wats up people its me again! and this is my 2nd video on youtube.please rate and comment and again HATERZ FEEL FREE 2 HATE ON ME!!! lol

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I made this video from being inspired by all the bad videos people make. I just want to show you better ways to stretch than the other videos, things people dont usually explain or know. Ive been in gymnastics for 9 years so i know what im talking about. enjoy! :]

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You guys have asked for a video on how to stretch for jumps and splits…. and here it is! FINALLY! Yayyy. I hope you guys enjoy it! Leave comments on if it helped or if there is anything else you need help with. I will try my best! Enjoy!
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http://www.fitforafeast.com Back Stretches and Back Bends to get your back walkover. Here are several back exercises including backbends to increase your flexibility and help with dance, cheerleading, gymnastics and fitness.
Back bends and back stretches done regularly will increase your flexibility and get you more limber for dance and other sports.

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passive backbend stretching in splits

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Work the inner thighs and hip muscles by performing the kung fu half split stretch. Learn more about the half split stretch from a professional kung fu instructor in this free martial arts video.

Expert: Mike Mallon
Bio: Mike Mallon is a fourth degree black belt and an instructor at the Clearwater Kung Fu Center. He is a national champion as well as an AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) champion.
Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz

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http://www.fitforafeast.com How to do the splits 3 – Advanced flexibility training tips. Since our first splits video received a lot of attention, many of you have asked for a followup with more advanced stretching tips to help increase flexibility, so we put this video together – hope the tips help.
Always warm up muscles before doing the splits, use a spotter when needed, go step by step slowly and don’t stretch beyond what is comfortable. Flexibility takes consistent work and does not happen in a day, but if you keep at it you will start to see results (kind of like anything u want to be good at )

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just curious, i know that for building muscle its best (at least to my knowledge) to wait a day in between to give the muscles a chance to repair. so i was just curious as to what you think is better. im currently stretching to get my left, right, and middle splits! (:

Everyday. Remember to warm up before you do stretching though!

If you want to get your splits quicker,stretch everyday for an hour. If you stretch every other day,you may not get your splits as quick. It all depends on time,patience and how hard you are working to get your splits! good luck

Should it be like mild discomfort, slight pain, really hurting…Just how much should it hurt?
Thanks~

Normally, slight pain. You want to be stretching enough so that you’re actually improving your flexibility, but you also don’t want to be stretching to the point of over-stretching. If you are severely uncomfortable or in great pain, tone it down a bit. It’s all about finding a good balance!
Good Luck!

Whenever i sit on the floor with my legs in second and try to stretch for the side splits, I always feel a real pulling on the side of my knee. I was just wondering if this is normal or if I am doing something wrong when stretching? Can anyone suggest any good stretches for side splits? Thank you.

Knee pain is never normal. If it is on the outside of your knee it could be your ACL on the inside your MCL. You are forcing your knee into a position that it cannot handle. Perhaps your quads aren’t strong enough and you should work on building them up or perhaps you are turning your knee in a way it is not suppose to be aligned. In the meantime, ice your knee and rest it. Stay away from doing this until you see your teacher and they can give you hands on advice and can spot what is wrong. Otherwise your knee’s stability could be jeopardized.

I’ve never been very flexible. I’m less flexible than the average person. I can’t even touch my toes. Lately I have been dying to do a split or stradle.
I know it takes a while to be able to achieve a straddle or split. But I don’t even know where to start for stretching. Anyone have any stretches to recommend? Any videos or photos you could show would be awesome. Detailed instructions are okay too.

When you wake up in the morning, stretch your body out when you stand up. It increases flexibility. Be careful when stretching you can hurt yourself.

Hey Everyone.
I Need Some Stretches To Do To Be Able To Do The Splits, Which Should Make My Head Kicks Much Higher And Faster, I’m Not Far Off The Floor While Doing The Splits, But I Want To Get All The Way Down, So Any Gymnasts, Please Give Some Stretching Ideas. Thanks

Actually, doing the splits is extremely unlikely to help with your high kick. That’s because there are two separate types of stretches the body can perform. Plastic stretches, like the splits, stretch the red tendons which stretch and recover slowly. Doing static stretches will help you develop your plastic flexibility to perform deeper, longer stances, but is not going to be very helpful in your goal to kick higher.

Kicking requires elastic flexibility, which is found in the white tendons. This is the same type of flexibility that makes your strikes faster. Dynamic movements are best for developing elastic flexibility. If you want to kick higher, focus on target training. Do partner drills with a focus mitt, having your partner move the mitt a bit higher after each strike. It will take some time, but if you’re practicing martial arts being able to kick head level is a fundamental skill. Hope this helps!

I had a few people who are looking to do full splits wondering what stretches I do for my splits. Here they are! Its pretty brief in the video but usually takes me about 10-15 mins..important to stretch both legs. I try to do them every day but it doesn’t always happen. I wasn’t able to get as far down as my latest split progress video but still pretty close. Some days I’m more flexible then other days. Not sure what the “right” stretches are for doing the splits but these seem to be working for me!

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I am looking for a safe way to do them. I am looking for an organized routine. I would like some isometric stretching to be involved since it is the fastest way. I have done a lot of research and still havent been able to put together a good routine.

If anyone knows where to find thomas kurz secrets to stretching dvd. let me know also.

http://www.stadion.com/stretching_scientifically.html
This is where you can purchase the revised edition of the book you wanted

Learn gymnastics warm ups such as left and right leg splits in this free online video lesson.

Expert: Heather McCanna
Bio: Heather McCanna has been making cards for ten years. She teaches craft lessons to Elementary School children, and regularly volunteers arts-and-crafts time to a local high school.
Filmmaker: Charles McCanna

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This video was a request from KaciAnderson (sorry If I spelled it wrong)… I show some stretches and I hope it helps
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