Post by D.Ram on Mar 7, 2014 4:01:22 GMT
I was discussing with a Sempai of mine about 24FC, and landed up reading a thread about warm ups -
www.24fightingchickens.com/2012/03/25/10-stubborn-exercise-myths-that-wont-die-debunked-by-science/
While I partly agree with some of the things stated, I found the article to be blindly biased!
- What is wrong with physically struggling and reaching greater heights? The article talks about "The Japanese, in my experience, view their karate as a sort of purification through suffering" - but what's wrong with this approach of crossing your limits so that you reach new ones? Another statement - "Shotokan clubs tend to be more proud of themselves the harder they work out" - frankly, I definitely evaluate my dojo based on this criterion!
- I have already discussed with Sensei's on this forum, and agree that dynamic stretching is of great value. While static stretching is not as effective, I never thought of it as being harmful! Even this morning, I saw gradual improvements in my static stretches because I do them regularly; and I believe that improvements in static stretches will directly show up in better ability to use the limbs for kicks/punches?
- I agree that warm up and stretching is not the same thing, and warming up BEFORE stretching is good - but bouncing a while, and then getting on to very light stretches (using these also as part of warm ups) and then moving on to more advanced stretches was generally good - but Rob seems to totally disagree, with big-bold comments saying "Static stretching is absolutely useless for injury prevention.". What does he suggest instead? Standing in zenkutsu for 2 minutes on each side (and pushing the hips)followed by light kata practice? Frankly, I was not convinced that this is as effective as the more traditional approach!
What I would like to hear back is perspectives from you about what you consider an effective workout?
Oss!
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The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.
www.24fightingchickens.com/2012/03/25/10-stubborn-exercise-myths-that-wont-die-debunked-by-science/
While I partly agree with some of the things stated, I found the article to be blindly biased!
- What is wrong with physically struggling and reaching greater heights? The article talks about "The Japanese, in my experience, view their karate as a sort of purification through suffering" - but what's wrong with this approach of crossing your limits so that you reach new ones? Another statement - "Shotokan clubs tend to be more proud of themselves the harder they work out" - frankly, I definitely evaluate my dojo based on this criterion!
- I have already discussed with Sensei's on this forum, and agree that dynamic stretching is of great value. While static stretching is not as effective, I never thought of it as being harmful! Even this morning, I saw gradual improvements in my static stretches because I do them regularly; and I believe that improvements in static stretches will directly show up in better ability to use the limbs for kicks/punches?
- I agree that warm up and stretching is not the same thing, and warming up BEFORE stretching is good - but bouncing a while, and then getting on to very light stretches (using these also as part of warm ups) and then moving on to more advanced stretches was generally good - but Rob seems to totally disagree, with big-bold comments saying "Static stretching is absolutely useless for injury prevention.". What does he suggest instead? Standing in zenkutsu for 2 minutes on each side (and pushing the hips)followed by light kata practice? Frankly, I was not convinced that this is as effective as the more traditional approach!
What I would like to hear back is perspectives from you about what you consider an effective workout?
Oss!
______________
The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle.