The 540 Roundhouse Kick – Kicking Tutorial
Hey Guys, In this video we're looking at the mighty 540 kick. There's a bit of debate as to what this technique ought to be called. In WTF Taekwondo the 540 kick is actually a hook kick with another 180 degrees of rotation than the one shown here. That technique is what martial arts trickers call a 720 hook kick. The kick in this video is a Tricking 540, and I personally think its a more reasonable name for it. We have already looked at the Tornado kick, and that technique is designed to kick a target after the kicking leg has ...
How to Meditate – Energy Meditation for Beginners
Hey Guys, For those new to meditation, Qigong energy work is a useful tool in accumulating, increasing, and controlling one's internal energy. Once developed, this energy can be used for health maintenance, internal healing, healing others, or to enhance martial arts techniques in a variety of ways, including increasing one's speed and power, hardening the body and numbing pain, elevating states of consciousness and enhancing mental perception. Essential Qigong Energy Work Principles: Erectness of the spine Crown point of the head upright as if suspended by a string Toungue pressed against the roof of the mouth just behind the palate Deep abdominal breathing, concentrating on drawing breath ...
The Spinning Hook Kick
Hey Guys, This is perhaps my favorite all time kick. I still love to practice it, and back in the day it served me well in fighting. It is one of the most beautiful and powerful kicks out there. But what most people don't realize is just how versatile it can be when fighting. For those new to the spinning hook kick (also known as the spinning heel kick, or reverse hook kick), it is broken down simply as a spin kick that offers knock out power at full extension. But for the advanced student, this kick offers one the ability ...
Post-Workout Static Stretching (Wall Stretching)
Hey guys, There's quite a bit of confusion about what kind of stretching ought to be done when. Generally speaking, performing static stretching only lightly prior to kicking followed by dynamic stretching will loosen you up without risk of pulling a muscle. Hard static stretching should be saved for your post-workout cool down stretch. Stretching while standing in the same position as the kicks you are practicing serves to develop functional flexibility. You can focus on proper body alignment, foot position, and allow your body weight to pull you into increasing deep stretches. The keys to static wall stretching: Focus on the two primary body ...
Fitness Kicking Workouts
High Rep Fitness Kicking Workout
Hey Guys, This workout is deceptively tough. None of the exercises are that difficult, but by virtue of the higher rep...
Lower Body Burn Kicking Workout
Hey Guys, This workout will hit just about every muscle group of the lower body, with of course a splash of core work. ...
Short and Intense Thighs and Abs Workout
Hey all, This is about as short and sweet as a workout gets, and the great news is it is very targeted. You’ll want...
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