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"Ultimate Flexibility" is the book you've been waiting for. More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, "Ultimate Flexibility" is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice. Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H Kim, "Ultimate Flexibility" is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching. Learn about the many types of stretching, which methods are best for beginners, when to graduate to advanced techniques and why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. You'll also find information that you wont find in any other martial art book, including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training and how flexibility can make you stronger and faster. Building on this foundation, Sang H Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. You'll get detailed instructions, workout planning guides, goal setting tips, difficulty levels, injury prevention and recovery, and over 400 photos to guide you. Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits, 20 Tips for High Kicks and 10 workouts for specific martial art types.
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Sang H Kim is an internationally respected author of 8 books. He currently devotes his time to teaching, writing and presenting seminars around the world.
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100 of 105 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I thought this book was very basic. All the exercises have been performed at some point in my martial arts training. Anyone that has done some form of martial arts or even physical exercise at school would have performed these exercises to some degree. I was surprised NOT have learnt any new techniques. The 10 steps to doing splits are the same exercises your instructor would go through in the dojang/dojo. This book is only for those that have never done warm ups/cool down exercises or do not attend any physical/martial arts classes. The 10 steps is only a selling point and purchasers should not be fooled into buying this book.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I can't fault it. It's comprehensive and user friendly. This is an aspect of physical training that's often over-looked, but a good grounding in this is important if you want to avoid injury and develop your overall conditioning - especially as you get older.
I've had alot of bad advice -some of it resulting in injury- over the years, as I'm sure many people have on this topic. This book gives you all the basics, good advice, as many exercises as you will ever need, has answered all my concerns and corrected all my bad habits; such as, the important distinction between light, aerobic type stretches for warming up, and deeper, progressive stretches after the muscles are well warmed. This book divides the two simply.
I've also been surprised at how stress-reducing and pleasurable a regular routine can be - unkinking knots and improving circulation.
I'll be referring to this for many years to come.
I've had alot of bad advice -some of it resulting in injury- over the years, as I'm sure many people have on this topic. This book gives you all the basics, good advice, as many exercises as you will ever need, has answered all my concerns and corrected all my bad habits; such as, the important distinction between light, aerobic type stretches for warming up, and deeper, progressive stretches after the muscles are well warmed. This book divides the two simply.
I've also been surprised at how stress-reducing and pleasurable a regular routine can be - unkinking knots and improving circulation.
I'll be referring to this for many years to come.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As an aspiring martial artist with very tight hamstrings I found this book to be excellent with very clear photographs and text. The best part I find is it often provides beginner and expert variations of an exercise, some other books require a certain level of flexibilty just to do the exercises which is frustrating. Well worth buying.
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IT IS VERY GOOD!!!
Hi all,
I have practiced Kickboxing and Kyokushin Karate for years, and anyone who knows or does either of these arts knows how demanding and grueling they are. Read more
I have practiced Kickboxing and Kyokushin Karate for years, and anyone who knows or does either of these arts knows how demanding and grueling they are. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jeff Butler
Great book!
This book has all the stretches you could ever want, and i like the specific warm ups for different martial arts at the back. This is my new bible!
Published 7 months ago by Miss E Rutt
Not just for martial artists
I brought this book as I want to increase my flexibility. I'm not a martial artist and basically use exercise DVD's so was a bit hesitant. Read more
Published on 19 April 2008 by Miss epiphany
Excellent book, would recommend to anyone training in martial arts
This book taught me everything i would want to know about stretching. All i have to do now is actually do what i have read in order to become more flexible !!!
Published on 14 Feb 2008 by AndyB46
Brilliant
Really like this book. Refer back to it often.
It's a big book; in it contains many pictures showing you how to perform a variety of stretches. Read more
It's a big book; in it contains many pictures showing you how to perform a variety of stretches. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2007 by will
Guaranteed results
I increased my flexibility by 300% in less than a month with this book. Need I say more?
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by D. C. Davies
Follow it to the letter
I found some excellent additions to my routine - if you follow it to the letter you WILL improve. Have a look at his videos as well they are ace. Read more
Published on 23 July 2007 by David Farrell-shaw
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