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Rateh
Green Belt
Joined: 02 May 2005
Posts: 374
Location: USA
Styles: Chun Kuk Do, Omega MA, BJJ
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 Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:50 pm Post subject: Basics and Abdominals |
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I never realized how much abdominal work is involved in basics. Yesterday was about an hour straight of basics. Most of the stances were deep cat and X stances. We also did a lot of kicking. Today my legs and abdominals are killing me. We didn't do a single sit-up, yet this morning I couldn't even sit up out of bed without using my hands. My stomach hurts just as much as my legs. I'm not sure if it was the kicking, the deep stances, or what. Anyways I just thought I'd share that new insight.  |
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bushido_man96
KF Sensei
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
Posts: 14121
Location: Hays, KS
Styles: Taekwondo, Combat Hapkido, Aikido, and I research Medieval Combat
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Ah yes. Our kicking class is really good about bringing the pain out of the ole abs. It really makes you realize how important a strong core is to the Martial Arts.
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Kajukenbopr
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 18 Jun 2005
Posts: 933
Styles: Kajukenbo - Emperado Method
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Every single movements that gives power to the limbs comes from the core. If your back, abs and chest are not strong, it doesnt matter how much muscle u have on your extremities...
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NewEnglands_KyoSa
Pre-Black Belt
Joined: 14 Jan 2008
Posts: 907
Location: New England
Styles: Moo Duk Kwan Tang Soo Do , Chinese Kempo
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That's a very good sign that you were using your center, your 'core' correctly. you were making precise correct movements and making them with much power. the pain is a good thing, not only does it make you know you're alive it also tells you you're doing your stuff right.
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on the post.
