Stadion's Sports and Martial Arts Training Discussion

Hi Jimbo, Thanks for the reply. Its nice to get some feedback and to find out I'm not the only person having this problem. I think its just a matter of persevering with all the dynamic exercises (especially side leg raises in this case) and concentrating on correct form until flexibility improves. O...

Hi Cougarkid, Thanks for your feedback. You are right, I have read the books, watched the DVD, read all of Mr. Kurz's notes etc and am aware of the correct foot position and height that I should be raising my pulling leg in adductor pulldowns. Its just that the small increase in my flexibility wasn'...

After finishing my sets of adductor pulldowns recently, I was interested to see if rotating my supporting foot rearwards (as in final position for roundhouse or side kick) would change the height I can raise my leg to the side when supporting the weight. I found that this rearwards rotation reduced ...

I am having trouble with my back getting sore after workouts (Taekwondo & strength training). I have been strength training for almost a year. My goal is side splits I had worked up to adductor pulldowns (25kg - 15rep sets of 3) isometrics 2-3 times a week, leg extensions (3 sets of 15 reps). Whole ...

This question is directed to Mr Kurz if possible. I am 44 years old and recommenced training in TKD about 10 months ago. I also commenced flexibility training about the same time. I had been out of TKD for about 13 years. I have never been able to perform a side or front split. I have the DVD and bo...

Thanks Dragon for your help. I'll try for 2-3 weeks and let you know how I go.

Jimmy

Thankyou Mr Kurz. I will make sure I use the appropriate forum from now on.

Last week when I posted some questions about flexibility training and programs the forum was working OK. I checked the forum yesterday from home and the latest posts were on August 17 from Mr Kurz. They were not the latest posts from last week when Dragon and I were discussing programs etc. So, I ca...

Thanks Dragon. Ironically, I revised my program last night and its close to what you suggest. TKD has to be on Wednesdays & Fridays. My trainig goals are to achieve side splits for high roundhouse and side kicks. MONDAY: Strength workout (dead lifts, front lunges, adductor pull downs – all 3sets of ...

Thanks guys for the quick reply. I had my suspicions that I was over doing things. I'll take your advice and have Tuesdays off. Dragon, I have only been doing isometrics for side splits but have added some front split isometrics during the last couple of weeks. I had a hard TKD training last night a...

Hi. I’m a 44 year old Taekwondo black belt (5ft 4”, 60kg) who has been out of the sport for about 12 years and recommenced training about 4 months ago. I am and have always been in good shape and have been doing adductor pull downs and isometric stretches since resuming martial arts training 4 month...