Getting flexible.

[Fire!]

I'm about average at being flexible :} When is the best time to stretch just after bath? This means that when you are warmed up your muscle gets stretched better?
I would like to hear opinions on what's the best way to become flexible. osu.

[Setsuna162]

I think that you should stretch after workout or before sleep. It works for me, i was not so flexible in the past but when i used this stretching rountine my flexiblity got better very fast. I don't feel comfortable when doing stretch before training, i don't know why.

[BigAl]

Originally Posted by Setsuna162

I think that you should stretch after workout or before sleep. It works for me, i was not so flexible in the past but when i used this stretching rountine my flexiblity got better very fast. I don't feel comfortable when doing stretch before training, i don't know why.

I usually stretch for flexibility right before bed, works great for me so far. I have average flexibility at best as well but it's slowly getting better. I picked 12 of the best stretches for me then do those, these 12 specifically:

Single Arm Twist
Double-Arm Shoulder Stretch
Standing Roundhouse Chamber Stretch
Lying Front Chamber Stretch
Lying Hamstring Stretch
Lying Leg Crossovers
Seated Back Twists
Seated Toe Touches
Straddle Stretch
Butterfly Stretch
Cobra Stretch
Back Stretch

[kyokushin4life]

Stretch after every sessions, it will help your muscle to recover from training.
I tend to stretch while I'm watching TV so I'm doing 2 things at the same time.
This might help, check out Ryu Narushima Sensei's DVD he teaches how he works on his flexibility.

[Gama]

im a breakdancer..and im one of the flexible breakdancers in israel..belive me the best way is to just streach..alot,i used to streach for about an hour or 2 evreyday..without breaks

[Groucho]

read this

all will be revealed...

[ilbrillo]

I agree with who says that is necessary streach everyday to being more flexible. I think is also important an intense stretch session's after every training ....

[silem]

do stretching after every session during the training, but, it would be a good thing to stretch in every moment you can do it during the day, also when you are doing something else

[likkuid]

Hi,
Please read this: http://trickstutorials.com/index.php...ntent/flx3#ddf

This is called dynamic stretching, within 1 to 2 months you will be able to reach your maximum potential dynamic stretch. Dynamic stretching is based off various scientific stretching books and I know a few fighters whom have tried it and admit that it does work. I'm doing this so I can kick super-high, I'm on my 3rd day so far lol!

Just read the dyanmic stretching part..the static and all that you don't need to.

Thankss,
Kyle

[vapor]

Originally Posted by likkuid

Hi,
Please read this: http://trickstutorials.com/index.php...ntent/flx3#ddf

This is called dynamic stretching, within 1 to 2 months you will be able to reach your maximum potential dynamic stretch. Dynamic stretching is based off various scientific stretching books and I know a few fighters whom have tried it and admit that it does work. I'm doing this so I can kick super-high, I'm on my 3rd day so far lol!

Just read the dyanmic stretching part..the static and all that you don't need to.

Thankss,
Kyle

I get an error when I try to open that link...could you repost the link again?

vapor

[Sensation Black]

flexibility is important i think.
but just up to a certain degree.
from there on it becomes show.

i think this point is reached when you can do pretty much every attack without much warming up. it's unnessesary to get more flexible than that.

[Bloke]

Yes but as you get older flexibility becomes important again once more.

[Aunty Ichigeki]

Really don't worry how your splits look - Sensei Garry O'Neil's static flexibility is very ordinary but check out his kicks!

Some resistant style stretching ('contract - relax' or 'contract - relax - antagonist contract') will help your dynamic flexibility tho! Basically your brain tries not to let you do something with your body that might cause a muscle tear... if your muscles are strong at the top end of the stretch your brain registers that it's okay for your muscle to stretch fast without thinking it has to put the brakes on!

[Sinkatze]

Originally Posted by likkuid

Hi,
Please read this: http://trickstutorials.com/index.php...ntent/flx3#ddf

This is called dynamic stretching, within 1 to 2 months you will be able to reach your maximum potential dynamic stretch. Dynamic stretching is based off various scientific stretching books and I know a few fighters whom have tried it and admit that it does work. I'm doing this so I can kick super-high, I'm on my 3rd day so far lol!

Just read the dyanmic stretching part..the static and all that you don't need to.

Thankss,
Kyle

Wow thank you very much for the link, I am sure going to try it out it looks great, although there are some things I wont be able to do.. for example the Seiza position (wich you sit on your heels) for some reason my knee doesn't make my butt reach my heels and its pretty painful after a while, never could do that and thats how I know I have little flexibility. Thanks again for the link.

Osu!

[ibuki]

This is taken from:
http://www.kyokushin4life.com/forums...p?t=880&page=2

Originally Posted by kakatootoshi

Feitosa is strong. So everyone can be Feitosa by learning his hiza geri and brazilian kick? NO. Do you know his stretching routine? Have you fought all the oppoents that he has ever fought? Do you have his kicking power? And do you train like him that hard? My point is, just reading the book or watching the videos does not guarntee you success in fighting.
OSU!

OSU!
Would you share Feitosa's stretching routine with us?
Thank You very much in advance
OSU!

[amokbel]

This is indeed a very good thread. I do have one issue and I'd like to have your opinion...

When I do front kicks, it seems like femur moves out of its socket at the hip. It doesn't hurt but extremely uncomfortable and makes some movements (some kicks) very difficult to do.

1. what could be wrong?
2. what can I do to improve this?

I hope one of you is a physiotherapist.

Alan

[Dent]

Osu!

Originally Posted by amokbel

This is indeed a very good thread. I do have one issue and I'd like to have your opinion...

When I do front kicks, it seems like femur moves out of its socket at the hip. It doesn't hurt but extremely uncomfortable and makes some movements (some kicks) very difficult to do.

1. what could be wrong?
2. what can I do to improve this?

I hope one of you is a physiotherapist.

Alan

This sounds serious enough that I recommend going to a sports doctor or an orthopedic surgeon.

Osu!

[amokbel]

I am considering it.
Thank you.

[Kyokushin_Practioner]

i also stretch after a shower and before bed.i stretch all during the day though also while watching TV.

[amokbel]

OSU Dent,

I was lucky enough that my shihan is a sport doctor and he's helping me out on the issue I mentioned above.

for those interested in making their thigh tendons stronger, grab a ball and put it between your knees and squeeze. You can do quick, short squeezes and slightly increase to longer squeezes. I've been doing it for 3 days and it's helping.

OSU