These stretches helped a lot for the past couple of weeks! It fixed my side kicks and hook kicks (especially spinning ones) height. Also getting really close to hitting that 180 split. Thanks, Alex!
Great video and great stretches. I would recommend warming up prior to stretching and holding the stretches 20-30 seconds each. Remember that breathing is crucial to proper stretching. Thanks Alex. Keep it up! TKD4LIFE
Your shoulder stretch with hands on knees is very similar to a Qi Gong technique. I've found that doing some basic Qi Gong, in addition to yoga greatly complements my Tae Kwon Do work out. This is a very helpful stretching routine. Thanks!
For 1:23, my instructor says that you can get more of a stretch when you have the leg that's bent to have the foot flat with the ground for more of a stretch. We do the one you're doing in the video at the end of the class when we wind down. Of the 5 you've shown, I haven't done 2 of them (#2 and #5) so I will add those to my stretching routine. Thanks!
also, contract anus/pelvic floor/pernium and try to keep upright as much as possible with heel flat on floor,.. difficult but this is where u get to go lower down, particularly if u a big bloke :>
Love those stretches and thank you for producing this video. I've practiced the crouching ninja with the foot of my supporting leg pointed out 180 degrees, but it results in not getting a better stretch in my stretched out leg. I'm going to try your way for a while and kind of gauge the difference. Thanks Alex.
Alex, that third stretch that you are referring to as the crouching ninja stance is actually referred to as the cossack stretch. Just wanted to correct you on that.
What about beginners who cannot do those like myself. Are there alternatives for a person like me who is 50 and extremely overweight. Just recently started TKD and would like to get a jump start on some stretching that I can actually do for my age and size and total out of shape. Thanks in advance for answering, and also I really the info you are putting out there, please keep up the great work and info!
Nice stretches, already knew the frog and the side leg lunge - those others are great. Especially the horse stance variation. Just started kickboxing again after christmas break and feeling the tightness! Thanks, great vids!!!!
Great video, I'm gonna start these stretches and see where it takes me. I'm pretty inflexible currently and start training for my 2nd dan. I'll let you know my progress.
Hi Alex, this is a great video!.. when we do that stance at 1:30 we consider having the heel up (right foot if you're stretching the left) as a mistake.. try with the heel down it's more effective. JMHO from my karate training.
I needed a video like that ! Thanks ! Also, I need a little advice, and perhaps you can help me pinpoint the issue. I'm not very flexible, but logically, I *should* be able to do a roundhouse kick to at least chest level when not warmed up, and head when I am, given how relatively low I can go down when doing the splits. But once I try to do so and chamber my leg for the kick, I always feel pressure on the outside part of the thigh. I know it's not the bone or anything, so I suppsoe it has to do with the muscles possibly not being flexible enough. Is it normal that when going down on the splits, I don't feel that pressure as soon as I do when I try to kick?
Doing kicks just uses different muscles. I can't do the splits but I can kick pretty high and fairly easy. Sounds like maybe just training the motion of the roundhouse more and getting used to working the outer thigh. There is one exercise I recommend that could help, I go over it at 1min 28secs of this video: ua-cam.com/video/wDzHavHsHkQ/v-deo.html
This is kind of funny - if I could do those positions I wouldn't need hip flex exercises. The best kind are not static stretches but dynamic and movement related stretches.
I started karate at 36, and have been at it for two years. The stretching and conditioning has been great! Definitely give martial arts a try, and approach it with patience. (Don't do too much too fast. )
No way its not for that yet i have used it to defend myself it wasnt the best method and I believe MMA is a much better art for that area, (or original Okinawan Karate)
These stretches helped a lot for the past couple of weeks! It fixed my side kicks and hook kicks (especially spinning ones) height. Also getting really close to hitting that 180 split. Thanks, Alex!
3:13 is the summary.
Stretch#5 is amazing to relieve Sciatic nerve pain as well
Thank you
Thank you, beautiful and strong.
The body was designed to move in its proper direction
wow. been many years but my instructor used to do the exact same stretches! and YES they do help!
I definitely need to do these stretches, thanks for posting! Subbed
Thanks for the sub!
Great video and great stretches. I would recommend warming up prior to stretching and holding the stretches 20-30 seconds each. Remember that breathing is crucial to proper stretching. Thanks Alex. Keep it up! TKD4LIFE
🤤🤤🤤 I haven't watched in a while. You fixed that today. This was awesome.
Yes Alex this is good to adopt for lifetime. Taekwondo has superb stretching methods!!!👍
Thank you Alex Wong for making a video with stretching, I never seen the 5th stretch before but I will start doing that 1 as well
I am amazed by the quality of your videos, Alex. You are such an amazing professor, everything seems crystal clear with you. Thanks!
I love the stretching tips! Thanks for info, and always know, you are amazing
useful new exercises, learned something today. thanx!
Your shoulder stretch with hands on knees is very similar to a Qi Gong technique. I've found that doing some basic Qi Gong, in addition to yoga greatly complements my Tae Kwon Do work out. This is a very helpful stretching routine. Thanks!
For 1:23, my instructor says that you can get more of a stretch when you have the leg that's bent to have the foot flat with the ground for more of a stretch. We do the one you're doing in the video at the end of the class when we wind down. Of the 5 you've shown, I haven't done 2 of them (#2 and #5) so I will add those to my stretching routine. Thanks!
also, contract anus/pelvic floor/pernium and try to keep upright as much as possible with heel flat on floor,.. difficult but this is where u get to go lower down, particularly if u a big bloke :>
I forgot to mention that as well. Thanks for chiming in!
Love those stretches and thank you for producing this video. I've practiced the crouching ninja with the foot of my supporting leg pointed out 180 degrees, but it results in not getting a better stretch in my stretched out leg. I'm going to try your way for a while and kind of gauge the difference. Thanks Alex.
I hope it helps! Thanks for watching!
I have to comment, I did the stretches after you explained them, and I felt Instant relief in my arms, legs, and back. It sounds corny but It's true
Alex, that third stretch that you are referring to as the crouching ninja stance is actually referred to as the cossack stretch. Just wanted to correct you on that.
Really needed these stretches thanks so much! Awesome video
Should I do this daily.
Do u suggest doing these daily?
Great! Now I am stuck here on the floor and can't get up. Do you any stretches for the geriatric class?
I tried all the exercises really good
My lord .its preety good
Thanks! I'm still working on my splits. These methods feel like they are working
Thanks watching this video just gave me a idea for my channel 😀
I think it would be more helpful if you'd explain the purpose behind each workout. I would like to know what each exercise is going to help with
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Awesome. So I am doing them right. I've been teaching my daughter these for a long time now thanks Alex
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2nd stretch is excellent. Nice one.
Man I was waiting for a video like this!! Thank you Alex, that was very helpful!!
I'm inlove hahaha
That last one is hard for me since my thighs are so fat hahaha I can barely reach around them. But, they do work perfect.
I loved the stretches ...
Excellent presentation !
Thank you mam
Interesting video you put together Alex on how to improve your hip because I always want to learn how to do it the right way before I do my workout.
Nice! :)
This is a great vid...cheers alex
Have you ever thought about a meet & greet or doing a seminar?
Love the crouching ninja stance stretch also does a great stretching your legs and hips overall as whole.💯😁👍
Thank you great movements
Ive seen the 3rd one a lot in Dragon ball Z. Ive been calling it the 'Goku' stretch hehe
What about beginners who cannot do those like myself. Are there alternatives for a person like me who is 50 and extremely overweight. Just recently started TKD and would like to get a jump start on some stretching that I can actually do for my age and size and total out of shape. Thanks in advance for answering, and also I really the info you are putting out there, please keep up the great work and info!
How oftten would you recommend do to this in a week? (Maybe twice a week and juste rest the other days?)
Nice stretches, already knew the frog and the side leg lunge - those others are great. Especially the horse stance variation. Just started kickboxing again after christmas break and feeling the tightness! Thanks, great vids!!!!
Nice! Thanks for the support!
Great video, I'm gonna start these stretches and see where it takes me. I'm pretty inflexible currently and start training for my 2nd dan. I'll let you know my progress.
I hope they help! I am training for my 2nd dan as well!
wish my girl could get into that frog stretch
one day, plenty of fish in the sea
I swear i got up watching her stretch
Hi Alex, this is a great video!.. when we do that stance at 1:30 we consider having the heel up (right foot if you're stretching the left) as a mistake.. try with the heel down it's more effective. JMHO from my karate training.
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Great stretches; I need more flexibility.
I hope these help you improve! :)
Thanks, I need to stretch.
Great video can you post another new video on shadowboxing for 2018
Subscribed! You're awesome.
Flexibility
It is just what I was looking for!
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You look like Violet from The Incredibles.
Is your friend Donovan Barret cause his Chanel is awesome like yours?
God she’s gorgeous. Ugh, I’m gonna start using these cause I always feel stiff
Hope they help! :)
Fascinating and splendid 👌
Hi. I can't do the second exercise. It's imposible to me.
It's ok if you can't do one. The other ones are still great for hip flexibility as well
Very good video
thanks Alex!
Why 10 seconds and not 20 or 30 ?
Can you teach the double touch technique kick
I have heard, last night, that the stretch at 1:28 which we do everyday is bad for your knees. Is there any truth to that?
I needed a video like that ! Thanks !
Also, I need a little advice, and perhaps you can help me pinpoint the issue. I'm not very flexible, but logically, I *should* be able to do a roundhouse kick to at least chest level when not warmed up, and head when I am, given how relatively low I can go down when doing the splits. But once I try to do so and chamber my leg for the kick, I always feel pressure on the outside part of the thigh. I know it's not the bone or anything, so I suppsoe it has to do with the muscles possibly not being flexible enough. Is it normal that when going down on the splits, I don't feel that pressure as soon as I do when I try to kick?
Doing kicks just uses different muscles. I can't do the splits but I can kick pretty high and fairly easy. Sounds like maybe just training the motion of the roundhouse more and getting used to working the outer thigh. There is one exercise I recommend that could help, I go over it at 1min 28secs of this video: ua-cam.com/video/wDzHavHsHkQ/v-deo.html
How many times a day and a week?
What if u feel pain on the outside of your hips during these stretches (instead of feeling stretches on the inner thigh/groin)?
I'm here for the girl
nice way to stretch
*count me in*
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How good was it in your tonchu teachin
Now you are talking. Some new moves here especially for beginners
Alex wong You just look like alita
Hey alex love your work.
I have one question how much is the fees for kukkiwon black belt 1st dan???
Please reply Your subscriber
I don't know you will have to find out from your TKD school
Lol "Crouching ninja stance." Nice way of naming it. Come to think of if I never knew what they were called haha.
This is kind of funny - if I could do those positions I wouldn't need hip flex exercises. The best kind are not static stretches but dynamic and movement related stretches.
you have a nice smile ☺😂
Nice
So early idek what to do
Hey y’all I’m alex
Can I still get better flexibility if Iam 47 & train in martial arts or is it to late for me
TKD Wyn thank you 🙏🏻
I started karate at 36, and have been at it for two years. The stretching and conditioning has been great! Definitely give martial arts a try, and approach it with patience. (Don't do too much too fast. )
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Hi can i ask a question is it hard to be a taekwondo because i saw in youtube it's not easy to taekwondo
Non fighting or martial art its easy but with hard work and effort can be mastered.
If you are ready to bear more and more pain, it's really nothing but a fun
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I came here to how to unlock my hips to get higher kicks for my martial arts class
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She's married
It's just his turn. 😎😤
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Taekwondo is a good martial arts in the street fight...right?
Rkh Dk nope never works in street fight
No way its not for that yet i have used it to defend myself it wasnt the best method and I believe MMA is a much better art for that area, (or original Okinawan Karate)
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