Need Help with side splits

[zei]

Ive been doing Martial Arts for a year and 5 months now and i dont think i improved much with my splits... my round kicks are ok but i just cant do a full split to do a high side kick..

Im wondering since i saw the faqs here where is say "test your flexibility" or something like that..
here: http://www.trickstutorials.com/index...e=content/flx3

anywayz i tried doing the side split test and its not that i cant do it, its just that i can hold my body up right so it looks straight....i think i need to make a video to show you people..

but my question is, is split not for everyone?


anywayz any tips for improvements? ?

[Shadow_Warrior]

Just forget split tests, they are 99% bullshit. I think 99% of ppl can't do it the way they're "supposed" to. Ultimately only those who CAN split can do the split test in a way that it looks correct, yet when they started they couldn't.

The only thing that can prevent you from splitting is lack of motivation and some sort of doctor approved condition that prevents you from reaching them, like extremely weak knees and legs that break easily (I've seen that but I don't know the name to it), or something like bone anomalies.

So go for it. Also, if you really want to get them, I suggest you start stretching during your free time. Side splits require hardcore to the bone attitude, fronts are much easier. Also do some isometric stretches, but don't overdo 'em. That will only set you back.

For example, I pretty much got my fronts to the better side just by relaxed stretching of my hams and hip flexors. Then it was only a matter of doing isometrics once in a while and boom I got it.

[CanEHdian]

I dont know about front splits being easier then side splits, i think its whatever you train for youl find easier.

ive been training side splits for a while now and almost have them. at first i couldnt do the side split test very well and now i still cant make it look perfect but its better. basically if theres nothing major wrong with your legs/hips you should be able to do them as long as you stick to it.

Just do a bunch of different stretches once a day or more, if you want. if you do it less then that your progress will be very slow.

[Shadow_Warrior]

Cool. Can you tell me how long it took you to get the side splits after you started to stretch every day (more or less)? Also do you mean toes upward or forward (direction of your nose) kind of sidesplit?

I'd very much like to get sideways but I sort of lost my motivation somewhere along the way. Now with the summer coming I'd really like to try once more.

[short gorilla]

Side splits won't really help with your high side kicks if you don't throw in dynamic stretching. Without it you might overestimate your range of motion and pull something.

If your having trouble holding your body up straight use a folding chair or something to support you until you have the core strength necessary for good form.

[Tran]

Of course any one could do the splits....you just gotta work for it for two months

[Rahf]

And not neglect overall flexibility as well. Remember to not get snowed in on only splits.

[J.B. II]

Originally Posted by Tran

Of course any one could do the splits....you just gotta work for it for two months

too much!!! i want it NOW!!!!!!

[Tran]

Well I guess the God of Branling from gayparanda will have to wait for it then

[J.B. II]

ho ho ho!