Flexibility and Stretching for Sports and Martial Arts

Why are words "Flexibility" and "Stretching" both in the title of this page? Because flexibility and stretching are not the same. Good flexibility is what athletes need and stretching is one of the ways of increasing flexibility. This is why this page has these two words in its title.

Have Great Flexibility and Great Strength at the Same Time!
For more information on the video (DVD) Secrets of Stretching: Exercises for the Lower Body by Thomas Kurz, click here.

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Full Flexibility with No Warm-Up! Fast and Safe! No Partner or Equipment Needed!
For more information on the book Stretching Scientifically by Thomas Kurz, click here.

Throw High, Powerful and Snappy Kicks with No Warm-Up!
For more information on the video (DVD) Power High Kicks with No Warm-Up! by Mac Mierzejewski, winner of several international full-contact karate tournaments, click here.

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Let Tom Kurz Teach You High Kicks and Splits with No Warm-Up!
For more information on the video (DVD) Clinic on Stretching and Kicking by Thomas Kurz, click here.

Get the Latest Special Reports on Stretching!
Now you can get more specific coaching on stretching with Special Reports from Thomas Kurz. It is like having your own world-class trainer for personalized stretching counsel. Special Reports provide an economical consultation with Mr. Kurz. Each report consists of an in-depth article plus Thomas Kurz's answers to actual questions on stretching from people like you. Get solid, up-to-date and state-of-the-art information that you can use right away to solve your flexibility problems. Each report is packed with use-it-now details so you can become a true expert on stretching.

These reports include extensive real-life examples, explanations, and resources. They answer the questions most often asked by martial artists and athletes of other sports. Each report is the latest word on its subject. For each report Thomas Kurz has combined extensive research with personal experience and condensed it all into a few highly concentrated pages. To see the full list of our Special Reports on Stretching and information on how to order click here.

Read Tom Kurz's column on Stretching and Flexibility!
Articles of Thomas Kurz's column include some of the information from Special Reports. This version of articles of the column published in Taekwondo Times contains Thomas Kurz's original text and illustrations. To read these articles on martial arts training, strength training, endurance training or conditioning, stretching and flexibility click here.

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