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Really frustrated right now.

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  • Victoria2448
    Victoria2448 Posts: 559 Member
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    Is flexiblity the issue?

    yes..it is a major issue for me

    I would suggest doing yoga. It has helped me in many areas of martial arts including flexibility.

    Oh and concentrate on pivoting... pointing your heel towards your target.(if you aren't already) Your knees and hips will thank you.

    Good luck!
  • jean1058
    jean1058 Posts: 86 Member
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    This is excellent advice. I am older than most of you and my body doesn't stretch the same as it used to. My Sensei has instructed me to imagine a long table, pick your knee up to your chest, try to point your kicking hip to the floor and "swipe" imaginary stuff off of the table. (This creates the pivot others talk about).
    He has us do it very slow until he is convinced we have the proper form. He doesn't want us to worry about height or how hard we kick until we understand what works for us. I am short waisted and long legged so I struggled with this since my center of balance is different than most of the others in our class. One day, it just happened and now it is one of my favorite kicks! Keep trying!

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