Kinds of Flexibility and the Right Role of Splits in Taekwondo, Karate, and...
by Thomas Kurz In my previous articles (“Misconceptions on Stretching and Flexibility and the Method of Testing Your Potential to Do a Side Split (Box Split or Chinese Split),” “Difficulties with Doing...
View ArticleErrors in Training for Flexibility in Sports and Martial Arts
by Thomas Kurz 1. Error: Stretching statically before dynamic exercises. If you try to make a fast, dynamic movement immediately after a static stretch you may injure the stretched muscles and the more...
View ArticleQ&A on Training for Flexibility and Strength–Workout Schedule 1
by Thomas Kurz Study these typical questions on training carefully. Among them may be just the one that you wanted to ask. Question: I have found your book both inspiring and very helpful with my...
View ArticleQ&A on Training for Flexibility and Strength–Workout Schedule 2
by Thomas Kurz Study this typical question on training carefully. It may contain elements that relate to questions of yours. Question: I received your video Secrets of Stretching a few days ago. I like...
View ArticleQ&A on Training for Flexibility and Strength–Workout Schedule 3
by Thomas Kurz Study this typical question on training carefully. It may contain elements that relate to questions of yours. This is a continuation of my answer on the order of workouts and exercises...
View ArticleRequirements for Instructors of My Method of Increasing Flexibility, Part 4
by Thomas Kurz This article covers requirements 9 and 10 for instructors. Requirements 6, 7, and 8 are covered in the previous article. 9. Explain the anatomical limitations of range of motion in...
View ArticleHigh Kicks and Splits, Monkey Mind, and Advertising
by Thomas Kurz A long time ago, I was talking with Alex Haddox, on his podcast, about developing flexibility for martial arts and self-defense. His first question was about my background. In my answer...
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