Tag: fitness
SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (수 기)
Most of us, when we think of karate or martial arts, we think of fast, responsive hands: seeing, reacting, and countering an opponent’s strike. In Tang Soo Do, we drill and practice these responses in a format called Il Soo Sik Soo Ki Dae Ryun or… Continue Reading “SOAR TRAINING: SOO KI (수 기)”
Soar Challenge: 5 Stretches to Address Knee Pain
Your challenge this week is to practice this stretching routine at least three times this week for at least 25 minutes. from http://www.prevention.com The knee is one of the most complex joints in the body, so it’s no wonder pain in that area—which happens… Continue Reading “Soar Challenge: 5 Stretches to Address Knee Pain”
Soar Challange: Stretching for Splits
The challenge this week is to stretch for splits. You will need to stretch every day this week and twice a day for three non-consecutive days. In other words, stretch every morning for seven days for 20-25 minutes using the stretching exercises below. Then,… Continue Reading “Soar Challange: Stretching for Splits”
SOAR Challenge: 100 Power Punches (5 Times)
This week’s challenge is 100 Power Punches from Horse Stance five times. Complete a set of 100 punches on five different days. I want fully extended arms and full loads all the way back to your hips or ribs. I want you to punch… Continue Reading “SOAR Challenge: 100 Power Punches (5 Times)”
SOAR Challenge: 100 Flying Side Kicks
This week’s challenge is 100 Flying Kicks on each side; take two steps to jump and kick. You may space out and break up the kicks any way you wish, but complete 100 on each side this week. Notice where your weight is set… Continue Reading “SOAR Challenge: 100 Flying Side Kicks”
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