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Summary: Stretching the groin is essential for Kung Fu mastery; learn Kung Fu straddle split stretches taught at real Shaolin temples in this free martial arts video series.

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Straddle Splits in Shaolin Kung Fu

Now we're going to challenge our flexibility much more. We're going to perform a Straddle Split. Ready. Down. One opens both legs forward and both legs on the ground. Touch your ground if possible. Start bouncing a little so you can improve flexibility. Okay. After awhile you may sit down and reach forward. Put both hands forward; touch your toes, okay. Let's do that again. So assuming this your position, you want to go put both hands down, open both legs, and go as low as you could. If you could just go this low that's fine, it will gradually improve. Okay. After awhile you could sit, reach forward and touch both toes. Practicing this regularly will enable you to straighten the tendons and build up flexibility within the legs. Ladies and gentlemen this concludes the Straddle Split.

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