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How to Stretch After Hapkido Class

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Hapkido, a Korean-based form of self-defense martial arts, includes tactics that employ pressure points, throws, kicks, joint locks and other strikes. After a Hapkido class, stretching allows the body to recover faster while maintaining flexibility.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

    Stretching the Quadriceps After Hapkido Class

  1. Step 1

    Position your body in a kneeling pose.

  2. Step 2

    Keep back erect, straight up and down.

  3. Step 3

    Point your toes back.

  4. Step 4

    Breathe and rest your buttocks on the top of the heels.

  5. Stretching the Lower Back After Hapkido Class

  6. Step 1

    Position your back full on the ground with bent knees.

  7. Step 2

    Bring your feet to your buttocks.

  8. Step 3

    Hold your hands behind the thighs to avoid hyperflexing your knees.

  9. Step 4

    Breathe out and draw your knees to the chest and shoulders. Slightly raise the hips from the ground.

  10. Step 5

    Straighten each leg, one by one, to prevent lower back spasms or pain.

  11. Stretching the Shoulders After Hapkido Class

  12. Step 1

    Partner up with a fellow classmate. Sit on the ground and raise your arms horizontally toward the back.

  13. Step 2

    Allow your partner to stand behind you and hold both wrists.

  14. Step 3

    Feel the stretch as your partner draws your arms back in an even horizontal position.

  15. Stretching the Arms and Wrists After Hapkido Class

  16. Step 1

    Drop down to the floor on all fours.

  17. Step 2

    Bend your wrists while your palms face the ground.

  18. Step 3

    Point your fingers away from your body.

  19. Step 4

    Breathe while leaning forward.

Tips & Warnings
  • Your partner shouldn't let your wrists touch each other in the pull back.
  • Avoid stretching so the elbows cross behind your back, as this increases the chances of an anterior dislocation for some sports.
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