Loosening Up Exercises
Lesson 1
| 1 |
Begin with left foot forward (left forward stance) with feet at roughly shoulder width apart. Allow both your arms to hang limp at your side. |
| 2 |
Using the right side of your hips/waist to lead the movement, swing your hips forwards so that your right arm is thrown forwards and the left arms moves backwards. |
| 3 |
Swing your left hip/waist forward so that your left arm is thrown forwards and your right arm swings loosely back. |
| 4 |
Repeat movement for approximately 20 times. You may feel that you wish to perform movements for longer, which is acceptable, but it is recommended that you do at least 20. |
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Change stance so that your right foot is in front and repeat as above for your left side. |
Lesson demonstration as seen from the front
Lesson demonstration as seen from the side
Important Point & Common Mistakes
It is important that your shoulder elbows and wrists are kept loose. It is a common mistake for beginners to be to stiff and have the shoulders lead the movement. This should be avoided.
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