Gain more flexibility on the mats with these top 3 stretching exercises for martial artists
02/10/2015 |
Written by: Graciemag Newsroom
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Improving flexibility will lead you to a better movement on the mats, amplifying your range of motion, and a more accurate execution of the Jiu-Jitsu techniques.
Below, prof. Guillermo Gomez guides you through a stretching workout that will open your hips and that, besides flexibility, it also develops balance, strength and body alignment for martial arts. Check it out:
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