Intermediate · sports

    Martial Arts Hip-Rotation Prep

    Six minutes on hip rotation and support-leg control before class, where most kick range actually comes from.

    6 minHips, Core, BalanceStanding

    How to do it

    1. 1Light to medium tension. 8 standing hip circles each direction per leg.
    2. 2Stand on one leg and rotate the standing hip, holding 20 seconds per side with the bar oscillating.
    3. 3Hold a kick chamber position, knee up, for 15 seconds per side. 3 rounds.
    4. 4Press the bar away from the sternum and resist rotation for 15 seconds per side. 3 rounds.
    5. 5Finish with 8 lateral lunges per side.

    What it's good for

    • Works the support-leg rotation that limits most kicks.
    • Trains active range rather than passive flexibility.
    • Low impact, so it adds hip work without adding mat time.

    Coaching cues

    • Build kick range across the warm-up. Do not test it cold.
    • Use a wall if the standing leg is unsteady today.
    • Skip anything painful and speak with a qualified professional.

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