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How to over-stretch without over-stretching
Since this question usually comes up in reference to a straddle, we might as well call this article: “How to Over-Split without Over-splitting” Are you familiar with benefits of over-stretching? If not, please see previous article here. I had more people...
How much to overstretch and why?
“Overstretching” is a MUST. But how much to overstretch? The best performers always stretch further than the skill requires. But you probably know that already. If not, please see this video. It explains why “overstretching” for the skill is important...
Straddle (Side Split) Muscle and Joint Injuries
Muscle imbalance is a common cause. In the past most people tried to achieve their straddle split, by forcing the legs apart. Either using a partner, a stretching machine or their own bodyweight. This method of course works, since many...
If I can do one type of split, why can’t I do another type of split? - Part 2
Last time we talked about forward splitters, who can’t do a middle split and why. Today we’ll talk about the middle splitters, who seems to not be able to master the right/left frontal splits. I have met quite a few...
If I can do one split, while can’t I do another? - Part 1
This is a fair question that comes from a very common observation. So many people can do forward splits and not center splits. And many who can do full straddles can’t do left or right ones. What strikes many people...
Today your tightest stretch will become easy…
Have you ever been so tight in a stretch, you could not even start the stretch? You are not alone, many people have this challenge. Here is how to solve it I have spoken to many frustrated people about it....
Recent Shoulder Pain Story: "How I made one martial artist and boxer the happiest person alive".
Those are not my words, those are his words.. I was observing one of my instructors teach a flexibility class in our Dania Beach studio. (When we add new classes, I observed the instructors a few times, to make sure...
Martial Arts Boxing Injuries - Plantar Fasciitis. How to prevent and heal Plantar Fasciitis
Who? This injury is most common among kick boxers, boxers and MMA fighters. Point fighters and JKA fighters have less of it, with TKD and kicking styles having the least. How? The main mechanism of injury is a chronic use...