Yoga for Martial Arts
Yoga Sports Science™ techniques have been used extensively and successfully with many martial artists in different disciplines. Fiona Adamson is a the most experienced Yoga Sports Science™ Mentor for Martial Arts and is also a Martial Arts Instructor; IMAA, EKGB.
I currently run a Sports specific class on Sundays at 11:00 am at Impact Manchester Please contact me beforehand to check if its running as I do have some weeks off!
Some of the key benefits of yoga training for martial artists are:
- Greater, more stable range of motion in joints = greater explosive power
- Development and enhancement of concentration and focus
- Development of structural core and pelvic stability = better balance
- Aids injury prevention; Increases longevity within chosen field
- Improves efficiency of the breath through performance breathing techniques.
- Trains athlete to breathe efficiently in “contorted” positions
- Improved proprioception, spatial awareness and body awareness
- Improved reaction times and biomechanical efficiency
- Reduced recovery times = ability to train more efficiently
