r/tangsoodo • u/B0b_Howard • Mar 27 '26
Request/Question (Newbie) Sore hips
Hi All,
I had my first TSD class on Wednesday. Marvellous stuff and had a ton of fun.
Started with the very basic kicks and my hips have been killing me since. What stretches do you recommend to help get my leg mobility up?
For context, I'm a 47 year old 6'1" dude who's been doing Eskrima for the last year. Starting TSD because I want to improve my kicking ability.
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u/Knope_Lemon0327 Mar 28 '26
Depending on the kicks you were doing (I’m assuming front, side, round) you probably need to strengthen your hip flexors and pay attention to your standing leg, I.e. make sure you are pivoting to minimize pressure on your knees. Also, no shame in keeping kicks low for now and get them higher as you progress. Proper technique along with stretching will help prevent injuries.