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Hudson1984
White Belt
Joined: 01 Jun 2015
Posts: 16
Styles: Shotokan, kickboxing
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 7:54 am Post subject: Flexibility DVD recommendations. |
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HI all,
i'm wanting to up my flexibility training, I work from home so was thinking of getting a DVD that has a stretching routine I could follow.
I've got a kettlebell one I use on lunch break for strength development but want something for flexibility.
Going for Purple belt next week and my aim is full box splits by black belt.
really appreciate some recommendations.
Don't really want to use youtube if I can help it, would rather stick to a DVD |
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IcemanSK
Black Belt
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 1084
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Styles: Taekwondo Chung Do Kwan
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Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:47 am Post subject: |
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The one I like is no longer available. It's called "Ultimate Flexibility" by Sang H. Kim It is still available in book form, though.
Bill "Superfoot" Wallace has several good stretching videos on Youtube.
Try looking up either on Youtube.
My best to you. _________________ Being a good fighter is One thing. Being a good person is Everything. Kevin "Superkick" McClinton |
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Alan Armstrong
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Joined: 28 Feb 2016
Posts: 2468
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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There are plenty of DVD videos to choose from. Before splashing the cash, perhaps doing some flexibility research is in order.
Researching flexibility metheods from a variety of perspectives would certainly be helpful.
YouTube is full of experienced flexibility advisors.
From chiropractors too nutritionists till contortionists. Stretching machines too massage techniques that circle the globe.
Flexibility techniques and plenty of terminology to become acquainted with: PNF, ROM, Pandiculation, Static, Stationary, Passive, dynamic, pulsating, spindling, resistance, tension, relaxation, hot, cold, wet, dry, steamed, creams, pulled, decompressed, manipulated, tenderized electronically...
Or perhaps your original idea is better, to have someone recommend a good flexibility DVD
All the best |
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Himokiri Karate
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Joined: 13 Aug 2009
Posts: 406
Styles: Boxing, Korean Karate
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Posted: Thu Oct 13, 2016 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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I have the flexibility express by Tom Kurz but its very similar and on the same principle as Bill Wallace and having seen them both, I can say Bills method is slightly better and its all over YouTube. |
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Bulltahr
Brown Belt
Joined: 08 Mar 2015
Posts: 727
Location: NEW ZEALAND
Styles: Shotokan, Seido Juku
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Just curious as to why you prefer DVD over youtube. I also have the same goal of full split by shodan grading. I'm 51 years old so it's a bit of a journey in itself!
I use youtube and just stream to the TV . Eazy.
Good luck with your training. _________________ "We don't have any money, so we will have to think" - Ernest Rutherford |
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Zaine
Black Belt
Joined: 31 Aug 2005
Posts: 2275
Location: Dallas, TX
Styles: Matsumura-Seito, Shobayashi-Ryu, Shudokan, Long Fist, American Street Karate, Southern Mantis, HEMA
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 9:12 am Post subject: |
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Be warned about Bill "Superfoot" Wallace. I took a seminar with him in 06 and, at least back then, he was a proponent of ballistic stretching. Other than that, his regimen is pretty great. _________________ Martial arts training is 30% classroom training, 70% solo training.
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Alan Armstrong
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Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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Good advice Zaine, ballistic stretching can cause some long lasting negative effects to muscles. |
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