GJEC
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Post by GJEC on May 20, 2015 3:31:01 GMT -5
I see you've got stacking chairs in the background, one of the best hip loosening tools. Hold the back of one and gently lift your knee up and over another. Everything smooth. After a while just hold with one hand, then one finger etc, as often it's the body's perceived lack of balance that limits our ability to kick freely. Regarding the front foot, turn it in at least 45 degrees on mats as they tend to restrict a natural pivot. Gary
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Post by paul on May 22, 2015 9:38:58 GMT -5
Good hip mobility video from Mike Perry SFG, this has helped me out
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residentrenzo
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Post by residentrenzo on Aug 31, 2015 10:39:54 GMT -5
Osu! You mean like, lifting knee up & sideways?
I kinda get confused if I don't see the exercise demonstrated. Perhaps I can post a video doing this so you could please check it out and correct what's wrong? In ant case, thanks a lot for the feedback Sense. I'll try and work on my hip mobility and core strength.
Thanks a lot for the video, Paul! I'm definitely trying the first couple exercises, easy and slowly!
OSU!
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Post by residentrenzo on Oct 22, 2015 1:05:06 GMT -5
Update - Still struggling with kicks. Again, I'm slow and can't reach above waist level which is useless as kick is easily blocked/countered. So I can't add kicks to my arsenal. Sick and tired of being told just stick to "in-fight" punches "hit and run style". Only thing going for me is power, again useless without proper form.
What's the point of learning karate if I can't even kick half decently?
(Perhaps I should've tried some grappling art instead?)
I'll admit a bit frustration to see how other people at dojo in less time are getting there while I'm still stuck. There's gotta be some set of simple exercises and/or routines to address this "hip issue". Is it more stretching?
OSU
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Post by meguro on Oct 22, 2015 7:05:56 GMT -5
Firstly, never underestimate the power of hiza geri and low kicks-your infighting arsenal now contains punching, low kicks and knees, which is much better than just punching. If your kicks are easily blocked, the obvious criticism is that you are too slow/inflexible, etc. It could also be your positioning. Opponents can't block what they do not see coming. It could be that you're too predictable, in which case mix up your combinations and set-ups. Is it more stretching? Good question. No, if you are already flexible. Are you? I've met just a handful of people who were too flexible, most could use a little more stretching. Every good kicker I've ever known was pretty damn flexible. I knew one guy who couldn't do, or didn't care to do the static stuff (splits and straddles) but his dynamic flexibility was up to snuff-excellent mawashi geri.
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Post by MMX on Oct 22, 2015 11:24:59 GMT -5
Renzo Maybe your reflexive strength is holding you back. I got into Original Strength a few years ago and in the past year I have really implemented it in my training. One thing I noticed is that besides being much stronger my kicks and balance are all improved. I find I no longer have to over think/fight my own body to move. Check it out. www.originalstrength.netNew book is coming out next week that is a full update of their first book. Kindle versions on Amazon are very affordable.
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Post by MMX on Oct 23, 2015 11:36:18 GMT -5
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Post by residentrenzo on Nov 11, 2015 23:21:44 GMT -5
There's three books on OS website: OS Reloaded, OS Restoration, OS Performing. Which one would you recommend for starters?
OSU!
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Post by MMX on Nov 12, 2015 11:26:21 GMT -5
Get the new revision of the first book. It is called PRESSING RESET : Original Strength Reloaded.
It is not on Kindle yet. If you are on kindle maybe get OS Restoration.
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Post by residentrenzo on Nov 12, 2015 18:06:12 GMT -5
Thanks a lot! I expect it to include body weight exercises?
BTW yesterday tried tameshiwari using chudan mawashi geri. Failed and couldn't break even after 3-4 tries. Got my feet bruised. Was told my form was incorrect. Tried again with hiza geri mawashi and mae geri kakato. Broke both wood pieces first try, no sweat.
OSU!
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Post by MMX on Nov 13, 2015 11:35:49 GMT -5
Yes and more. Really it is the foundation of movement and strength.
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Post by GJEC on Nov 14, 2015 15:33:46 GMT -5
One of the biggest mistakes in karate is believing everybody has to be good at everything. Understand everything, so you can defend against, but only try to master what your body can use.
Low tech, high effect.
Gary
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Post by residentrenzo on Nov 30, 2015 22:26:27 GMT -5
OSU! I got a lot of useful feedback over the last video I shared. So, I'd abuse your patience again and share again. This is something I did while I was alone at dojo last week. Please advice me OSU!
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Post by meguro on Dec 1, 2015 4:33:10 GMT -5
I can't see what your support foot looks like, but it seems to me that your torso and leg are moving in the same plane, like a door swinging on its hinges. This kind of body mechanics will lead to slower kicks. If you pivot on your support foot first, so that your heel points to your target, you create sort of an elastic stretch in your hips, then your kicking leg follows. I guess another way to think about it is to concentrate on generating speed and power by disconnecting your kicking leg from your torso: pivot support foot, violently turn shoulders and hips, kicking leg swings to target. Your leg is more a whip than the end of a long and heavy lever.
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Post by MMX on Dec 1, 2015 11:05:14 GMT -5
Sentimental Rolling from OS will help activate what Meguro is talking about.
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