lounging 😜
lounging 😜
2023-12-07 05:05:57 +0000 UTC View Post
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A bo staff can be a very versatile tool for self defense whe..
A bo staff can be a very versatile tool for self defense when used correctly!! The bo staff can be used to strike an attacker, creating distance and potentially disorienting them. Utilizing both ends of the staff, you can perform strikes such as thrusts, sweeps, and strikes to vulnerable areas like the legs, arms, or abdomen. With proper technique, the bo staff can be used to block incoming strikes from an attacker. By using it as a barrier between you and your assailant, you can defend against punches, kicks, and other attacks. If an attacker comes at you with a melee weapon, the bow staff can be used to disarm them by hooking or redirecting their weapon. It provides you with a longer, more effective reach in comparison to unarmed defense. With training, you can learn techniques to control an opponent by applying joint locks and targeting pressure points. The length of the bow staff allows for increased leverage, making it possible to immobilize an attacker or force them into submission. Remember, proficiency with a bo staff as a defensive tool often requires proper training and practice. It's highly recommended to seek instruction from a qualified martial arts instructor or self-defense expert to ensure safe and effective uses.
2023-11-18 05:09:13 +0000 UTC View PostAfter amazing workout in this amazing weather🥰
After amazing workout in this amazing weather🥰
2023-11-08 20:35:39 +0000 UTC View Post
My last minute Cleopatra costume from this past weekend haha..
My last minute Cleopatra costume from this past weekend haha 🤩 What do you think?
2023-11-05 02:21:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Messing around with a fun little tool called a bo staff😍 Ove..
Messing around with a fun little tool called a bo staff😍 Over many centuries there have been combat fighting styles that utilize the bo staff. The primary martial art that uses this tool/weapon is known as “Bojutsu.”
2023-10-26 07:09:06 +0000 UTC View PostIt was such nice cool weather here today and perfect weather..
It was such nice cool weather here today and perfect weather for a cozy fall fit. 😜🍂
2023-10-25 04:26:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Omw to a yoga class! 🧘🏻♀️ So much fun and always really nic..
Omw to a yoga class! 🧘🏻♀️ So much fun and always really nice to expand your knowledge and better your athletics. My sesh today of stretching and learning to relax mentally can help take you even further in your sport as well. Try something new every once in a while. 😜
2023-10-20 04:20:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy Monday😜 Ready to take on the rest of this week💪🏼
Happy Monday😜 Ready to take on the rest of this week💪🏼
2023-10-16 05:21:43 +0000 UTC View PostWhat should I be for halloween? 🎃🫢
What should I be for halloween? 🎃🫢
2023-10-13 18:59:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Hit ‘em with the left.. Hit ‘em with the right 🥊😜
Hit ‘em with the left.. Hit ‘em with the right 🥊😜
2023-10-07 05:23:47 +0000 UTC View PostThey can try to steal your recipe but the sauce won’t taste ..
They can try to steal your recipe but the sauce won’t taste the same 😜🥊
2023-10-03 06:20:41 +0000 UTC View PostLunges are an excellent exercise for increasing your kicking..
Lunges are an excellent exercise for increasing your kicking radius for a combat sport because they help to improve your overall lower body strength, flexibility, and balance. Why can lunges help you increase to a higher kicking radius? 🤸♀️💜 Leg strength: Lunges primarily target your quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and calf muscles. These muscles are crucial for generating power in your kicks. By strengthening these leg muscles through lunges, you can enhance your ability to generate the necessary force for higher kicks. 🤸♀️💜Hip flexibility: Lunges engage your hip flexors and open up the hip joint, improving your range of motion. This increased flexibility allows for greater extension and mobility in your kicks, enabling you to kick higher without straining your muscles or joints. 🤸♀️💜Balance and stability: Lunges require stability and balance as you lower your body and step forward or backward. This stability translates to better control during kicks, allowing you to kick with precision and maintain balance throughout the movement. 🤸♀️💜Core engagement: Lunges also engage your core muscles as you stabilize your body during the movement. A strong core helps maintain proper posture and balance while kicking, contributing to an increased kicking radius. 🤸♀️💜 Proprioception and body awareness: Lunges improve your proprioception, which is your body's awareness of its position in space. This improved body awareness enhances your kicking technique by allowing you to better control your leg and foot placement, resulting in greater accuracy and an expanded kicking radius. 🤸♀️💜Overall, lunges are a highly effective exercise for developing the strength, flexibility, balance, and body awareness necessary to achieve a higher kicking radius. By incorporating lunges into your regular training routine, you can enhance your kicking abilities and reach new heights in martial arts, dance, or any activity that requires dynamic leg movements.
2023-10-01 19:04:39 +0000 UTC View PostWhy frog splits help you achieve a full split:🐸🤸♀️💜 The f..
Why frog splits help you achieve a full split:🐸🤸♀️💜 The frog stretch is a popular exercise that targets the muscles in your inner thighs, hips, and groin. By regularly practicing this stretch, you can increase your flexibility in these areas and work towards achieving a split. 🐸Stretches the inner thighs: The frog stretch involves spreading your legs out wide in a seated position, mimicking the position of a frog. This movement stretches the adductor muscles in your inner thighs, which are crucial for achieving a split. As you continue to stretch these muscles, they become more flexible, allowing your legs to move further apart in a split position. 🐸Loosens the hip flexors: Another important component of achieving a split is having flexible hip flexor muscles. The frog stretch opens up the hip area and targets the hip flexors, including the iliopsoas muscles. These muscles are responsible for pulling the legs together, so stretching them through the frog stretch allows for a greater range of motion when attempting a split. 🐸 Engages the groin muscles: The frog stretch also targets the groin muscles, known as the adductors, which are responsible for bringing your legs closer together. By stretching and strengthening these muscles through the frog stretch, you can improve their flexibility and ability to perform the necessary movements for a split. 🐸It's important to note that achieving a split requires consistent practice, patience, and proper warm-up exercises. The frog stretch is just one of the many exercises you can incorporate into your training routine to improve your flexibility and work towards a split. Remember to listen to your body, stretch within your comfortable range of motion, and gradually increase your stretch over time to avoid injury.
2023-09-29 17:57:13 +0000 UTC View PostA really feel good hip mobility exercise for anyone in comba..
A really feel good hip mobility exercise for anyone in combat sports is shin box reps! For these you want to make sure you’re sitting on the ground in almost a hurtle stretch position except you’re bending your front leg inward. once you’re in this position try to then lift your self off of the ground (as shown in the second photo) balancing on both shins and keep the position then let your self back down. If you try these let me know how they make you feel after. 😇💪🏼
2023-09-28 05:09:07 +0000 UTC View PostStay tuned for an upcoming oftv where I review some really e..
Stay tuned for an upcoming oftv where I review some really easy shoulder box drills to help a boxers endurance. 😉💪🏼🫶🏻
2023-09-27 06:01:22 +0000 UTC View PostGenerating more power in a punch primarily involves optimizi..
Generating more power in a punch primarily involves optimizing your technique and focusing on certain key factors. 👊🏼 💥 Tips to help you generate more power with your punch: 1. Proper Stance: Start by assuming a balanced and strong fighting stance. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, with one foot slightly ahead of the other. Ensure that you maintain a good center of gravity to remain stable throughout your punch. 2. Relaxation and Speed: It may seem counterintuitive, but maintaining relaxation in your muscles is crucial for generating power. Tense muscles restrict movement and slow down your punches. Focus on being loose and relaxed, allowing for faster and more explosive movements. 3. Weight Transfer: Power in a punch comes from the transfer of body weight. As you initiate your punch, shift your weight from your back foot to your front foot. This transfers your body weight into the punch, adding force and energy. 4. Hip Rotation: Engaging your hips in the punch is essential for generating power. As you throw your punch, rotate your hips and torso, driving the force further and creating a chain reaction of power from your legs, core, and ultimately, your fist. 5. Core Strength: A strong core is vital for generating power in any strike. Focus on strengthening your abs, obliques, and back muscles through exercises like planks, Russian twists, and medicine ball rotations. A powerful core will enhance your stability, force transfer, and overall punching power. 6. Proper Technique: Mastering proper punching technique is crucial. Start by ensuring proper alignment of your body - your fist, wrist, arm, shoulder, and hip should be in line. Keep your fist and wrist straight, and aim to strike with your first two knuckles for maximum force and stability. 7. Breath Control: Proper breathing techniques play a significant role in generating power. Exhaling forcefully at the point of impact helps to engage your core muscles and release tension, allowing for a more powerful punch. Practice coordinating your breathing with your punches for enhanced power. 8. Building Strength and Conditioning: Regular strength training and conditioning exercises specific to the muscles used in punching can significantly improve your power. Exercises like push-ups, pull-ups, medicine ball throws, and shadow boxing with dumbbells can help increase your punching strength. Remember, safety is paramount when practicing punches. Always warm-up adequately before any training session, and seek guidance from a qualified instructor or coach to ensure proper technique and prevent injuries.
2023-09-25 02:50:36 +0000 UTC View Post