Kinstretch for Jiu Jitsu : Kneeling in the Closed Guard
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Being able to sit on ones heels is a fundamental mobility requirement for martial arts, such as jiu jitsu. In my opinion the ability to kneel is a prerequisite for grappling.
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Clinically I use kneeling as an important return to sport milestone when working with a jiu jitsu practitioner or combat athlete.
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What are the physical requirements for kneeling?
🅰️Classic kneel (Rickson Gracie posture): knee flexion, ankle plantarflexion
🅱️Modern kneel: knee flexion, ankle dorsiflexion, great toe dorsiflexion
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Are you unable to kneel?
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Check out my Online Kinstretch class on “Kneeling in the Closed Guard”.
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Kinstretch is a movement enhancement system that develops maximum body control, joint resilience, flexibility and usable ranges of motion.
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Online Kinstretch for Jiu Jitsu takes concepts from Kinstretch and applies it directly to jiu jitsu to help improve your joints for grappling. There are several follow along classes to help your jiu jitsu.
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LINK to the program in BIO