No, that's why I said example?
Non-martial training in martial arts
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Flying Crane
Sr. Grandmaster
Enough to counterbalance an overdeveloped/overly strong chest compared to your back?
Flying Crane
Sr. Grandmaster
The archery engages a whole bunch of muscle groups throughout the back, shoulders, chest, and arms, and because I draw equally on both left and right sides, I am confident that there is a good deal of balance.
In addition, I practice my other weaponry on both sides as well, specifically for that purpose. Sword and saber done both left- and right-handed, spear and staff done on both sides, etc.
My interest in that aspect of training is in developing and maintaining reasonable fitness. I do not have any interest in sculpting and then maintaining a perfect physique.
Yeah, that's probably the best.
Flying Crane
Sr. Grandmaster
Yes sir, we all die at the end.The time and energy required to do that is never-ending. Not my priority.
Xue Sheng
All weight is underside
Yoga
Total Gym
and just started an aerobics workout that uses light weights
Drinking tea
Use to weight lift, but I am old and no longer that into lifting heavy weights these days
Depends what rules you play under...
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AngryHobbit
Senior Master
Isn't yoga fantastic? That is some SERIOUS work. People don't believe me, but I often sweat more in yoga than in my high intensity cardio classes.
Headhunter
Senior Master
Hey look around the forum you'll see a thread of a yoga teacher beating her karate brown belt son in a sparring match lol
jobo
Grandmaster
the son was about 12, the average old lady could fend him off
Hey, don't spoil the story!
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AngryHobbit
Senior Master
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AngryHobbit
Senior Master
Jokes aside, it's against my religion to underestimate anyone - be it a 12-year old or a yoga instructor. My yoga instructor could definitely unleash a can of whoopa***. She is a former dancer and competitive athlete. Used to run marathons for fun - including Miami marathon in August. In additional to teaching yoga and functional fitness, she does mountain biking with her husband - also for fun. So, with a bit of training, I wouldn't put it past her to fold an assailant into a proper pretzel pose.
jobo
Grandmaster
well yes, fitness is a much over looked( on here) atributes to defence. A cross of yoga , dancing,mountain biking and running will make anyone a force to be reckoned withJokes aside, it's against my religion to underestimate anyone - be it a 12-year old or a yoga instructor. My yoga instructor could definitely unleash a can of whoopa***. She is a former dancer and competitive athlete. Used to run marathons for fun - including Miami marathon in August. In additional to teaching yoga and functional fitness, she does mountain biking with her husband - also for fun. So, with a bit of training, I wouldn't put it past her to fold an assailant into a proper pretzel pose.
_Simon_
Senior Master
Have started incorporating gentle yoga in the mornings, just sun salutation, some cat-cow and extended child's pose, just to help with stretching, mobility, and relaxation to help with my pelvic pain stuff as it's flaring up again... Reeeeally going through it slowly and breathing deeply throughout, gonna see how it goes.
That and have started the Karate Flexibility and Mobility program from sensei Jesse Enkamp, just twice a week, doing 3x locomotion and stationary exercises and progressing to the next three each week
That and have started the Karate Flexibility and Mobility program from sensei Jesse Enkamp, just twice a week, doing 3x locomotion and stationary exercises and progressing to the next three each week
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AngryHobbit
Senior Master
When you feel up to it, try working in some bird-dogs into your routine - the best time is usually right after the cat-cows. They are great for core and for leveling out your hips.Have started incorporating gentle yoga in the mornings, just sun salutation, some cat-cow and extended child's pose, just to help with stretching, mobility, and relaxation to help with my pelvic pain stuff as it's flaring up again... Reeeeally going through it slowly and breathing deeply throughout, gonna see how it goes.
That and have started the Karate Flexibility and Mobility program from sensei Jesse Enkamp, just twice a week, doing 3x locomotion and stationary exercises and progressing to the next three each week
Hanshi
Blue Belt
Running was always my thing along with calisthenics. Weights aren't my thing, either.
