Ultimate Flexibility: Complete Guide to Stretching for Martial Arts

The e-book editions of Ultimate Flexibility have full color photos for devices with color displays.


More than a collection of exercises or an explanation of technique, Ultimate Flexibility is a complete guide to stretching for martial arts, from the very basics of why you should stretch to detailed workout guidelines for every style and level of martial arts practice.

Written by acclaimed author and martial artist Sang H. Kim, Ultimate Flexibility is your guide to achieving maximum flexibility in your training. Begin with an in depth look at the hows and whys of flexibility and stretching. 

Learn about the many types of stretching, which methods are best for beginners, when to graduate to advanced techniques and why you should completely avoid certain types of exercises. 

You'll also find information that you won't find in any other martial art book, including a detailed exploration of how your body works for or against you in your training and how flexibility can make you stronger and faster.

Building on this foundation, Sang H. Kim teaches you nearly 200 flexibility exercises that he has personally used to achieve the highest levels of flexibility. You'll get detailed instructions, workout planning guides, goal setting tips, difficulty levels, injury prevention and recovery, and over 400 photos to guide you. 

Includes Exercises and Workouts for: 

  • Core Workout 

  • Warm Up

  • Cool Down

  • Light Contact 

  • Full Contact 

  • Grappling

  • Mixed Martial Arts

  • Boxing

  • Weapons

  • High Kicks

  • Splits

Special bonus sections: 10 Tips for Full Splits, 20 Tips for High Kicks and 10 workouts for specific martial art types. 

Author: Sang H. Kim

Editions: Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android, Softcover, Hardcover

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Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts

An excellent addition to any martial artist’s library. No matter what your style or even if you’re just trying to get in shape to join a school, you’ll find something to learn and to explore.
— Action Martial Arts Magazine

Ultimate Fitness through Martial Arts is a classic one-stop reference for martial arts students, instructors and coaches that includes over 200 martial arts exercises, games and drills for developing speed, power, flexibility, timing, coordination, agility, balance, and mental strength. 

Save hours of workout time by doing only the exercises that produce maximum results. Learn to plan your personal workout and track your progress in every area.

  • Variations for individuals, partners and groups 
  • Detailed explanations of fitness concepts 
  • Injury prevention 
  • Diet and nutrition 
  • Beginner, intermediate and black belt workout plans 
  • Exercise cautions 
  • Martial arts applications for all exercises 
  • Instructor guidelines 
  • Organized for easy reference 

Author: Sang H. Kim

Editions: Kindle, Nook, iPad, Android, Softcover

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