Methods of Stretching for Martial Arts (Get High Kicks/Splits) | GNT Tutorial

[@Cj-lineNyakonda]

where have you been all my life...Finally someone who I can understand enough to keep me motivated, THANK YOU

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Awesome! I'm glad you feel that way and No problem :)

[@ossamaradwan8346]

I trained to split for about 4 months without seeing a video or a trainer (all by myself) and now I can split. And it feels so good when I say that I trained for it all by myself at home ! When I watched this video I found out I was doing 80% the same methods u do.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Cool :)

[@nicholasboughen5998]

Hi GNT. I'm 52. Started Martial Arts 4 1/2 years ago. I am more flexible than when I started, but getting a nice high side or round kick has been elusive. Thanks for this advice and I'll definitely check out Kurz.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and enjoy :)

[@ashemleibakngambamoirangch5416]

Yup like you explained stretching could be frustrating...it's happening here...damn but I am not gonna give up..!!!...Thanks for the tutorial

[@dwaynegreen1786]

Thank you for the information. It's been a while since I've watched one of you videos. Instead of teaching Taekwondo or self defense I have been busy coaching high school sprinters. This video gave me some great ideas to use with my track runners. Thank you for sharing.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and i'm glad it will help :)

[@jensvide777]

Great video, I never realized how deep the subject of stretching is. Great job!

[@tahiragayev4172]

YOU ARE VERY GREAT MARTIAL ARTIST- GOD BLESS YOU

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you :)

[@dangnguyen6705]

GingerNinjaTrickster please translate english into Vietnamese

[@growtopiaplayer3663]

GingerNinjaTrickster Is The Best

[@kingdummy8847]

Martial art is mostly for fighting and hurt you and the enemy Dont bring god in here

[@OmoruyiOmofonmwan]

Thank you man. I am into stretching right now, it definitely helps after lifting and Jiu-jitsu.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and good for you :)

[@KaptainCanuck]

Note that all of the stretches (butterfly, etc) shown in the ballistic part were dynamic the way you did them. A note, too, on the claim that stretching prevents injury; this is a myth. Stretching increases the ROM which means that your have more range before any injury happens but does not prevent it.

[@brokenboneifixit939]

man your amazing every time I I wanna quit training and feel heavy can't stand pain even in my duty I watch you and I get up again thanks man BTW am in reading how can I reach you

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that and get on it! Good luck with your training :)

[@TKD_Link]

I recently got one of those leg stretch machines to help me get my box splits. Before anyone calls me out for being stupid enough to buy one of these expensive machines, I have a bad hip issue that my doctor is working on better solutions for, but at the moment I need this device because at around 50% of my actual current range of motion I encounter an insane, ridiculous amount of pain. With the machine I can ease in and out of this excruciating position in the most delicate manner for when it hurts (only when in a particular range, not before or after), so I can actually achieve a proper, real stretch. I am currently training for pre-arranged competition in October (World Cup in Budapest) and determined to have box splits by then (and hopefully a vastly improved hip). I've currently been doing the PNF stretching approach, but I've been doing it every day while watching TV to distract me a little. I've been using tape to mark progress and it has been improving but am I doing too much? Should I drop down to 2-3 times a week or is it okay to keep going daily until I perhaps hit a plateau and then drop down to less days?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

If it's working then great! Keep it up and good luck with your training :)

[@SSJRamo]

These are perfect! I've personally being doing PNT streching with my sister and I can feel the difference. Great Video.

[@jamesbautista3030]

how long you been doing it ?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Awesome and I'm glad you liked it :)

[@SSJRamo]

+James Bautista around 3 months. I could all ready do a front split but my box split is coming along good my chest is getting nearer and nearer to the ground.

[@SSJRamo]

+GingerNinjaTrickster as always ;)

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

SSJRamo Cool :)

[@warringtonskaterakapaulcon4657]

as ever, another very informative & well researched video from the GNT

[@vinicastro9292]

I'm starting to get better in splits with 3 simples things: 1. keep the form right; 2. pointing the toes so it reliefs a little the knee 3. flexing and relaxing leg muscles while on the stretch. I don't hold too long the flex, but alternates with relaxing every 1-2 seconds and it's really helping

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Good for you :)

[@rdgnr8]

THANK you :-) i'm gonna apply this also on my flexibility training

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Japhet Planque Cool :)

[@VinothKumar-xq4bu]

@@GingerNinjaTrickster bro how many reps should do for learning new moves

[@natividadgonzalezgenao2345]

hah nice ! Hey GNT! Great videos! It has helped me a lot I can see the changes excellent work still fascinates me so 're the best.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I'm glad you liked it and Far from the best but thank you for your support :)

[@blassjawa4396]

Thanks for this good tutorial.

[@ScrolltheNature]

Hi GNT, Great Videos as usual Please share tutorial to use Ankle Weights better for holding & perfection of kicks ?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you :) Will do in the future :)

[@aks9545]

Very good video, i'm 17 and i want to do the slip in less then a year, will experiencing a lot of pain during my stretching help me reach my goal faster ?

[@XPlaneMedia]

Hello! Ok so lately i've been into this sport and want to learn taekwondo. Your videos are amazing and your the only person that gives the best videos. I have a question, Im really unflexable and it really hurts. What can I do to help myself?

[@Dice-oe9qr]

Hey GNT can you do tutorials on Taekwondo patterns and forms please?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I won't be doing that unfortunately.

[@shamiulislam5950]

Thank you so.much sir I am your big fan and your kick is really nice

[@QuickQuips]

Really practical. Seems like ballistic stretching is pointless given dynamic gives that benefit without as much risk. Passive stretching seems to be as heavily based on balancing as it ability to reach that particular position. Deep rubbing between stretches also helps in my experience with the heavier static and isometric stretches.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Fair point until you actually use ballistic within PNF at an advanced stage in stretching. Always keep an open mind and good luck with your training :)

[@foleydvm]

omg I've been waiting for this. I'm 50 and wanna start TKD because my kids doing it but im not sure my flexibility will get to where I need it. I am a BJJ blackbelt but wanna start TKD so badly

[@MentorCDS]

can you please tell a routine and type of stretches to do. When to do what type of stretches. PLEASE

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my stretching tutorials :)

[@warsn325]

broo my right hip is more flexible than left and i don't get full frog strech. because of this i can't do a middle split and what i do? can i do middle split? and why i can't? when i force it, it is almost full(10 cm from ground) but i have pain...

[@waleedalzuhairi526]

Same here bro

[@lstarrtna4288]

Very Good mate thank you~ I am happy about this information being that I am wanting to train in TKD again and a black belt. I see stretching as the missing ingredient to my regimen, and weak aspect I am not naturally flexible. I train half hour everyday and surprisingly enjoying.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and great! Keep it up :)

[@johanneskilz9682]

Excellent video thank you very much👍

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem :)

[@robertlouiemanlapaz5944]

Thank u so much. I'm a fan from Philippines.

[@rypper888]

hi bro one question why i have too much presure oon my right knee when im bending on my left leg and i cant hold 10 seconds 15 . im a beginner i started long time ago too stretch and im almost near to the split but tthis part its more painful to reach till the floor. bye the way the problem its from my hip flexor ? how can i use my left leg with almost same precision like the right one . i can to a side kick with the right one but the left its too weak and low . i want to achive this t be able to try your kicks tutorials bevcause i like them .cheers good luck to become a star in the future like Scott Adkins yous should try playing an actor maybe Boyka will help you :) who knows . i would come and pay there how much you want to learn in your gym everything take care i will follow always your videos keep doing it take care

[@msnarayana3008]

Sir, Thanks for nice video , i m 41 years old can try this stretching exercises... please clarify my doubt...thank u..

[@itokiba7654]

ur a great gymnastic and a martial artist gnt keep it up

[@jamesgreer6466]

How many times a week do you recommend we stretch? I am learning a lot from you. Thank you very much.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my stretching Q&A :)

[@Faith-vl4lv]

Just seen you with MVP. You are everywhere nowadays. Big fan of you and your videos

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Haha I try to be and Thank you for your support :)

[@Faith-vl4lv]

+GingerNinjaTrickster Thank you for the videos and for still finding time for your fans even though you are so busy. On the channel the Best of UFC & MMA, another fan and myself made comments about you in the comments section and I was saying this exact thing about you taking the time to respond and he called you the man. If you have the time its on the video Jon Jones w/Alistair Overeem dancing. Its the video that shows you kicking MVP

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Robby Mejia No problem and Thank you for your support :)

[@shanaadams4456]

lol then there's me holing positions for 5 min at a time twice a day. Great tips :)

[@altumpaul]

wow. i wish you had an online course with certification and promotion. our tkd school is closing at the end of the month and we live entirely too far away from the closest school to enroll until we move next year.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that and hopefully my videos will still help :)

[@danfer.personal]

Hey! At @5:00. is that enough to help us achieve the 540º's flexibility needs? And how about a vídeo series telling us about the physical needs of the hard kicks and tricks? it would be very helpful, cuz without those preparations we maybe get kinda frustrated doing everything right and still failing by something that hás nothing with the forms and all (Sorry this rusty english!) :D

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I will cover this in the future. As for 540, dynamic flexibility is the most useful for this :D

[@danfer.personal]

GingerNinjaTrickster thank you very much my friend!

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Daniel Fernandes No problem :)

[@j.c.mhardcoremetalfan413]

GingerNinjaTrickster for one I like to say you are amazing n very gifted.i was wondering what you think about leg stretchers.the ones you sit on n crank for splits.are they useful?and would u recommend using them

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

j.c.m hard core metal fan I appreciate you saying that and I haven't used them that much to give an informed decision on them to be honest. I will experiment soon :)

[@kuroienjeru855]

I want to improve my flexibility, which is very lacking, but I also am having hip joint discomfort. Is this a sign of damage or improvement? I am still at the beginning stages of my improvement, should I do the PNF stretching that you stated is your favorite?

[@melekgenco3463]

hi from turkey. ur videos inspire me. u r great...

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Hey, I'm glad they make you feel that way :)

[@silverfox20jack92]

after you warm up and stretch, what kicks can you do? like the basic kicks?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Whatever ones I want to do :)

[@angelcabezasaguila]

cuanto tiempo seria necesario para conseguir subir la pierna a sin? subs en español por favor

[@benedictpakelmanperalta6089]

Sir GNT is so cute.... 😁😁😁 feeling "wow" when he do the side kick. 😀

[@itolukibami725]

Gnt please ans me I have been stretching for the past week as I watch your video it's great. ..but I have my question will stretching stop my growth cause a lot of people tell me that I'm 15 years old

[@alessandro25112005]

Thank's Aaron, great video. It is unfortunately useless for me but will be great for my kids/students. thank's again!

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and good luck to them :)

[@stuartlocke85]

Hi GNT, I have been doing tkd for many years and now having a hip replacement. I have heard people have gone back to the sport after this and have gone on to do well. Have you heard of any other stretching to help with this. cheers mate, keep it up

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I haven't sorry but good luck :)

[@AidenShurikenHeckman]

VERY helpful video, thank you GNT!!!!

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem :)

[@silafuyang8675]

Static stretching combined with dynamic stretching works good.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Cool :)

[@MAOfficial]

Hello GNT Ive already commented on your other vid but i need to ask you one question Have you came to Bradford UK to do some kicks or somat or will you come if you do it will be great! Thanks

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Hey and hopefully in the future :)

[@MAOfficial]

thanks for answering

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

MA. Official. No problem :)

[@pratimakushwaha4111]

Can you do oversplots?

[@radicalratretro]

I just wanted to say that your channel is amazing . Cheers

[@TheSk8metal]

I have a question... How many times during your training do you stretch, and for how long do you stretch ? From start to end of the stretching-session, that is.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Depends on the session. Rough guides are in my stretching Q&A :)

[@TheSk8metal]

Thanks for the answer, I appreciate it! I do jujitsu, and thought I should kick my flexibility up a notch! :)

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Ben Dover No problem and good luck :)

[@malizafitfam4496]

Nice video, can you make a video on how to develop speed n power?

[@Quisiio0303456]

REALLY usefull. Thanks again.

[@brandonbrowning9779]

Thanks man!! I'll definitely try these!!

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem and have fun :)

[@caitlincatchat8286]

I hold straddle every day for 5 minutes at least each day and push my legs out further and further every time against a wall and it has really worked on getting my splits

[@gogglegoggles]

CaitlinCatChat how long did it take?

[@caitlincatchat8286]

zeke Carbajal I did it every day straight for 5 days but then I stopped cos it hurt after a bit so 5 days is what worked for me☺️

[@gogglegoggles]

CaitlinCatChat wow thats fast

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

That's great! :)

[@backstabbath6837]

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[@GahDemousseau]

Do u recommend to strech everyday or to give a day for the muscles to rest? Love your videos 💚

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my stretching Q&A as all the common questions are answered in that :)

[@Vladimirputin118]

Sir,my leg is stretched but not too much.i do split stretches..but there is a gap of near about 1-1.5ft.so how should I improve it?please tell me.

[@darken3150]

Friend of mine and I do PNF stretching after TKD class since we're both more stiff than we want to be. (And we're good and warmed up after class) We've been doing a seated split stretch (other person pushing down), butterfly (other person pushing knees) trying to loosen the hips up a bit. Are there any other positions you'd recommend we could do that would help with hip rotation for high round kicks and hook kicks?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Yea, there are loads. Check out my stretching tutorials and i'm sure you will find several that will help :)

[@ergeb23gm]

Nice video and i love it

[@user-di5pc6xq1e]

Excellant video, could you upload footage of your dad kicking, I heard he was a legendary kicker and wore tights!

[@TheEita123]

Great videos! Im just starting to train again and your channel is incredible! 2 years without practicing taekwondo and my high kicks are pretty low :(

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that and good luck with your training :)

[@daju11]

Hello mate, Tell you what, your are one hell of a dedicated marshall arts professional. Hats off to you. I am a big fan of you. can you please advise me are all martial arts at the same great standard or does taekwondo has more speciality? what is your expert opinion about hapkido?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you :) It depends on your coach and what you enjoy on whether you excel in it. It's pretty cool :)

[@wakedereje175]

the person who is greater than 20 year can you do the strecher split?

[@TrueBagPipeRock]

always impressed by flexibility. Djokovic, McGregor, Van Damme, I'm envious of you guys who really have this flexibility.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Don't be envious...work for it :)

[@Forrestgang]

Man this was really good oss!

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@rahulkulkarni2611]

Sir, I experience intense pain constantly while stretching and there for can't hold the stretch for too long. Can u help me out ?

[@suhailahmadansari8709]

can you please do a on get in shape video or a martial arts strength video

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Will do soon :)

[@JOEBLACK1979]

Awesome man jejejejejejjejeje i will start tra8n8ng again! Thanks for sharing

[@RocKsushaZlydennaya]

Aaron, tell me please, how often it's better to stretch: is once a day ok?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my stretching Q&A as it's answered in that :)

[@RocKsushaZlydennaya]

Oh, how could I miss that video =/ sorry and thank you =)

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Xenia Zlydennaya A lot of people keep missing videos :(

[@Wesleyplayzminecraft]

With your side leg raises you weren't turning your back foot. So your hip wasn't turned all the way so it was an improper side leg raise. So it would be a less powerful side kick.

[@rajveersingh1546]

I GOT SOME BACK PAIN DURING KICKING HOW I CAN DO SAFE KICK

[@aurarhln407]

The key is to be more flexible.

[@johanhansson4574]

6 dynamics to losen things upp, then "one" pnf with the static held untill the stretch feeling starts to fade, about 40-50 sec. Thats it. Then 2 days of rest. I have tried a lot of shit and it all have made me sore with little progress. This minimal aproach makes me progress the best....almost in the splits now....

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Great you have found what works best for you. Good luck :)

[@zharanny]

you inspired me to start teakwondo :) thank you, you're a great guy

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

That's awesome and I appreciate you saying that. Thank you :)

[@Daniel-ip1jz]

i recently found your channel and thought it was pretty cool. I've been training in ITF Taekwon-Do for many years now but have a few weaknesses i was hoping you could give some advice on. first, my stretching/kicking flexibility is good, but id like to improve it so that it is great. any tips? also, my greatest weakness has always been my hooking kick. i usually twist my body too much, end up kicking upwards, etc. how can i perfect this kick?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Thank you and it sounds like you haven't looked through my videos... you can find the information and drills in them :)

[@TEMPHUiBIS]

If you stretch with a machine, would that classify a bit as PNF Stretching?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

To an extent I guess and if you push against it then definitely :)

[@growtopiaplayer3663]

Omg Thank You Aaron For Teaching Me God Bless.....

[@DerMeisterdieb100]

Thank you very much for that video, it help me for the future ^-^ keep doing 👍

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem :)

[@nathanthorn6578]

+GingerNinjaTrickster Why did you start marshal arts

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Captain Jello To get in shape :)

[@samsunguncle1525]

hi sir.. is there any joint in hips that is to be unlocked ???

[@subeersubeer6649]

what do yau do

[@jedschuler6994]

The hip is a joint. The only joint in the hip is... THE HIP O.o

[@rhutikkadam9683]

Jed Schuler 😂

[@proudindian3511]

Can u plzz help me when i am stretching my muscle behind the knee is paining or we can say the lower thigh

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Work on your form and don't push too far. Good luck :)

[@kavkaz_777]

Aaron,you are so awesome!I am practicing THe 540 Kick but I am still a bot afraid...Is a split very useful to so that...or Is it Better when I practise Max Split?And an other Quentin...Am I allowed to make And gnt fanpage in Instagram?Or so you not want it?If you don't want it,I will mit do it.Good day😉

[@nl3208]

should i do it everyday sir?

[@cheekymonkey6966]

You're really good, man. Long live.

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I appreciate you saying that. Thank you :)

[@satejtawade]

Nice video. Thnx

[@maphewU6]

19 yrs old and with 6 months of split training I almost have my front split and made big progress with side splits

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Awesome :)

[@darken3150]

Grats

[@majidvahidi8635]

i ve been doing kyokushin karate for 7 years but i still have problem in side split while some newcomers can do it very easily. just dont know what to do about it?

[@hsyntaysi7807]

Hi ginger Ninja, I'm trying to open a zero leg for a long time, but after a certain point does not open my legs what should I do ?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Work on different methods and see what works best for your progression. Good luck :)

[@larskurth8473]

Hey GNT! Great videos! I want to learn the side splits... My Problem: Always when I sit in my maximal Stretching level I see that my left leg is better stretched than the right one. My left leg is in the maximal hip position (perfect stretched for the sidesplits) but my right leg don't want to.... How can I open my hips? *Sorry for my bad grammar*

[@larskurth8473]

+Perusha Kyūden Yes I know ;) Thank you Bro! So I can train like I always did?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

You answered your own question. you obviously need to work more on the other leg...

[@larskurth8473]

+GingerNinjaTrickster Thank you!!! And how can I do that? 😅

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Lars Kurth Check out my video on how to improve your weaker leg :)

[@leinadbill5822]

hey GNT, I have found that my side splits have gotten much worse lately. Ive been doing many of your stretches and gotten better flexibility over all, but my side splits have actually gotten worse. i especially find it difficult to reach for my left side while in the side split. do you have any suggestions or specific stretches i can do to help? thanks very much

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Really? That's unusual that's normally the thing that improves the most as those muscles are targeted well. Work on your hurdle stretches more and increasing the angle. those will help.

[@leinadbill5822]

thanks for the reply and advice. i will try that

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Leinad Bill No problem :)

[@vedanshpaliwal2755]

sir can you tell me that how to hit jump spin hook kick to a good height

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my tutorial on it :)

[@an-asfitohealth1355]

Can I do stretching at any time, or just in the morning?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

morning is best.

[@danfer.personal]

Oi Ginger! Is it normal to feel pain one day after training the splits? the executing of yop tchagui after yesterday's stretching really pains me alot :0

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Sounds like you have overstretched.

[@kenny3040]

This helped thanks

[@swordmego6291]

thanks.. great video

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

I'm glad you liked it :)

[@santankushwaha6260]

Really great

[@MAOfficial]

i used to be able to do splits now because i havent trained for 3-5 years i want to know the best stretch for me to gain that again

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Check out my stretching videos and good luck :)

[@Bloomio95]

I have a lot of hip pain especially in an 45 degree angle of my upper body to the ground when attempting a split or even when attempting a normal turn kick.. thats really annoying and keeps me from getting better. Feels like a dagger is beeing thrusted in my hip joints. This is not normal right? My teacher says im just doing the kicks wrong

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Can't fully judge but I would say it sounds like it's down to flexibility or technique.

[@jamanjyothiroshan68]

hi sir show how to do double kick

[@pretzeneck]

I can go down very low but I have trouble moving my hips forward.

[@ejsgarage]

The stretch between the two chairs is the best for the high kick, I can still do it in my 40s. 😃

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Cool :)

[@nazarbayseyitahmetov8964]

thank you !!! bravo

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

No problem :)

[@ajtech2]

GnT would you find it difficult to do full split when you wake up in the morning?

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Not after a mini warm up no.

[@ajtech2]

+GingerNinjaTrickster thank you GnT

[@GingerNinjaTrickster]

Aj 729 No problem :)