Page 14 - Latter Stage Jeet Kune Do for Beginners

Warming up

Warm up is our beginning and our end. Warm and
Cool Down routines help us maximize the result of
our training. Cool down helps us counter the
harmful effects of training injury and loss of
flexibility.

We start with warm up in which the extents vary in
the weather condition where you train in cold
weather or warm weather. In warmer weather the
body needs a little warming up with physical activity.

1. Side Stretching

Side stretch (see Picture 3.1) helps you loosen your
shoulders sides and upper back. This simple
stretching can help you greatly in your performance
of certain techniques like weaving and others. Do
this stretch in 5 sets with a minimum of 8 repetition
each sets.

Picture 3.1 – Side Stretch

This stretch is an overall upper body stretching.
Most of the upper body muscles will benefit from this
stretch including but not limited to latissimus dorsi,
lumbar, and bicep femoris. Start this stretching in a
relaxed standing position with arms raised above
your head (as shown in the Picture 3.1 above)then

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