question for scott on The Danger of Static Stretching?

[seandrichard]

I just read your report ( The Danger of Static Stretching) .My question for some one that needs really flexible legs for kung fu etc what is the better way to stretch durning the day and before class.Thanks

[James Boelter]

Well, Pavel Tsatsouline and Thomas Kurz would probably recommend a combination of joint mobility drills, dynamic leg swings (using your hand as a target for the upper termination of the swing) in a variety of directions and relaxation/vibration drills before class started. Then, if you are absolutely determined to avoid static stretches (I feel that they have their place in a fitness/MA program, but that's not the gist of this question) after class you would work on 'active mobility' drills such as working to lift your legs higher against downward resistance at the extreme end of your ROM. Pavel Tsatsouline details many of these ideas in his book 'Super Joints' - the second half of the book is concerned with active flexibility, as opposed to the 'passive' kind developed by static stretching.

[Scott Sonnon]

Sean,

In a different post, you mentioned you wanted flexibility for TKD. Are you taking both KF and TKD? What's your weekly practice schedule look like?

Read through this thread Mobility Training and Dynamic Flexibility (http://circularstrengthmag.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=436&highlight=i+endorse+flexibility).

Also read, The Final Word on Joint Mobility (http://www.circularstrengthmag.com/19/sonnon2.html). Though describing the neck, it may clear some issues for you.

[seandrichard]

I do TKD ON MONDAYS, TUESDAYS,THURSDAY AND SATURDAYS.I take kunfg fu from a book 2 times each week and do a bit of kickboxing from time to time.Hope this helps scott

[Scott Sonnon]

Sean,

Warrior Wellness as a daily AM warm-up, or if possible before your classes will work wonders for you.