Even if you are struggling for flexibility, I found this little technique that will help you touch your toes within 1 minute, even if your are 5 to 6 inches away. I tested it on several people and every time has had very positive results. If you are someone that cannot touch your toes, you will find this quite remarkable to say the least.

At my last Jiu-Jitsu seminar, a fellow instructor mentioned to me this simple technique that will increase the range of motion in your front stretch by several inches in less than 1 minute.

It is so simple that you may have your doubts so I urge you to try it.

First do a test from a standing position, lean forward keeping your legs straight and reach down to touch your toes (without straining). Keep a mental note of how far away or how far past your toes you are.

Take a tennis ball (yes an ordinary tennis ball) and place it on the floor, roll your foot firmly over the tennis ball back and forth for just 20 seconds on 1 foot and then the same for the other.

Now stand up straight and then lean forward and touch your toes keeping your legs straight, you will see a marked improvement.

If you know why this method works so well, feel free to leave a comment below, I’m very interested to learn how and why.

Flexibility in Martial arts is essential for high performance of techniques. Stretching is a must before each training session to ensure your muscles are prepared for optimal performance.

Stretching ensures that you are preparing your body for the demands of training.

Increased flexibility in Martial Arts helps your performance but also decreases the risk of injury both during training and competing.

Stretching is one of the most overlooked areas of your overall health and fitness. Flexibility in Martial arts will also help the general structure for your body as a whole. Many people limit their thought to stretching the legs for the splits and high kicking but it goes far beyond that.

There is some great advice available in many areas now.

Flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu is as important as any other aspect of training, such as strength, endurance, stamina and speed training. It has received a great deal of attention over the last few years in Martial arts and in general fitness. 

Everyone needs a basic level of suppleness and mobility and it is even more important for anyone involved in physical sports. The level required is relative to an individuals needs and the needs for Jitsuka and other Martial arts are much higher than the general population. 

When we are talking about flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu we are referring to range of motion of a joint. It is important to develop functionality and strength whilst in the stretched position. 

Flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu goes well beyond improving the range of motion in the hip joints but unfortunately many Martial artists fail to go beyond this region.  

Flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu really needs to include all the major joints in the body.

An increased flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu will help improve other areas of your game such as improved techniques, increased strength and a greatly reduced risk of injury. There are so many cases of inflexibility leading to injury. 

The bottom line is - Do not neglect Flexibility for Jiu-Jitsu!