Page 22 - Latter Stage Jeet Kune Do for Beginners

5. Split

Once you get more flexible. Advance to do the full split.
Start this stretch from a standing position then slowly
spread your legs apart as you can. For beginners you can
use your hands to support while lowering your legs to the
split position. Once you reach your maximum stretch flex
your thigh muscle for 15 seconds. Then relax the muscle
and continue to flex at your maximum stretch do this 3
times. And for the final stretch hold the position for 30
second. As you progress with your flexibility you can
already spread your legs in a full split and sit on the floor
with less effort and tension. This usually takes less than
8 months when done correctly. (See Picture 5 below for
the full split)

Picture 5 Full Split

You can progress
to suspended
split once you get
more flexible. As
shown in this
Photo.

Picture 4 Leg Raise Stretch

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