Kicks, Core & Abs

Kicks, Core & Abs

Kicks, Core & Abs


Warm-Up

On The Spot Jogging x 2 Minutes


Knee-Lifts while walking x 20

Axe Kick while walking x 20

Front Kick while walking x 20


Basic Stretches - Approximate Time 5 Minutes

  1. Circle Arms Forward & Backward (big range of movement)
  2. Sumo Stance Stretch
  3. Hip Flexor Stretch Both Sides
  4. Upward Facing Dog Stretch
  5. Extended Puppy Pose Stretch (sit back as far as possible)
  6. Downward Facing Dog Stretch
  7. Standing Forward Bend Stretch (hamstrings stretch)
  8. Scapular Range of Motion
  9. Tricep Stretch Arm Across Body & Behind Head Versions
  10. Neck Stretches - Side-to-Side, Left-and-Right, Up-and-Down


Kicking Exercises

  1. Knee-Up Pivot To Roundhouse Kick Preparation Hold x 20 Each Leg
  2. As in 1) and perform Full Roundhouse Kick x 20 Each Leg
  3. Lift Leg into Side Thrust Kick Preparation x 10 Each Leg 
  4. As in 3) and perform Full Side Thrust Kick x 10 Each Leg


Exercises

  1. Fitness Ball Hyperextension – 3 Sets of 5-10 Reps
  2. 5K Medicine Ball Press-Up Walkover – 2 Sets of 6-10 Reps
  3. 5K Medicine Ball Throw-Up – 3 Sets of 5-10 Reps
  4. One Legged Dumbbell Row (5K Dumbell Lift) – 2 Sets of 15 Reps Each Arm


Kata - Approximate Time 10-15 Minutes

  1. Heian Yondan
  2. Choose a Kata and practice sequences of 5 to 10 techniques from it, 3 to 5 times. Gradually, increase the speed and power. This should take around 10-15 Minutes.


Abs/Core Exercises

  1. Reverse Sit-Up x 40
  2. Bicycle Crunch x 40
  3. Tantrum Legs x 60
  4. Hook Legs x 60


Repeat the above routine twice if desired.


Warm Down with Stretches - Approximate Time 10 Minutes

  1. Wide Angle Seated Bend - Front, Left & Right
  2. Wide Angle Seated Revolved Head-To-Knee - Left & Right
  3. Seated Forward Bend
  4. Bound Angle Pose
  5. Half Lord of the Fishes Stretch - Left & Right
  6. Low Lunge Pose - Left & Right
  7. Upward Facing Dog Stretch
  8. Extended Puppy Pose Stretch (sit back as far as possible)
  9. Reclining Hero Pose
  10. Reclining Spinal Twist - Left & Right
  11. Cow Face Pose - Left & Right
  12. Supported Shoulder Stand
  13. Plow Pose
  14. Garland Pose
  15. Crane Pose
  16. Cow Pose
  17. Cat Pose
  18. Downward Facing Dog Pose
  19. Standing Forward Bend Stretch (hamstrings stretch)
  20. Scapular Range of Motion
  21. Tricep Stretch Arm Across Body & Behind Head Versions
  22. Neck Stretches - Side-to-Side, Left-and-Right, Up-and-Down


If you’re not sure of any exercises, just drop me a message. Most of the exercises can be found if you google them.


If you cannot do some of the stretches, try to do an easier version. If you need help with this, just drop me a message.


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