Tag: body mechanics

Control Corner 7 from Sifu Oscar: Use It or Lose It – The Power of Daily Joint Movement

Oscar AgramonteSifu Oscar's Blog

Mastering control isn’t just about martial arts—it’s about mastering your life. Welcome to the Control Corner, where we share weekly insights to help you focus on what matters most. Inspired by Wah Lum’s flipped ‘Fire’ symbol, let’s dive in and build your foundation of control.

Essentials: Did you know your body is constantly remodeling itself? Every day, it adapts to what you do or don’t use. If you’re not moving your joints, you’re signaling your body to let that mobility go. To truly “own” a position, you need to remind your body every day that you want it.

Why It Matters: Consistent movement strengthens and preserves joint health, helping you avoid “use it or lose it” setbacks. Keeping your joints active helps you maintain control over your range of motion, reduces injury risk, and keeps your joints healthy.

What’s Next: Interested in building a daily movement habit? Sifu Oscar is inviting a few students to join a remote coaching flexibility/mobility program starting soon. If you’re interested, email kungfu@wahlum.com with “Control Mobility” for details.

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.

Control Corner 6 from Sifu Oscar: Injury-Proof Your Movements

Oscar AgramonteSifu Oscar's Blog

Every week, the Control Corner brings you tools to master the art of control in your life. At Wah Lum, we honor the philosophy of control with the flipped ‘Fire’ character—symbolizing discipline and balance. 

Let’s ignite this week’s exploration of what truly matters!

Essentials: Injuries often happen when a joint is forced past its usual range, and its tissues can’t manage the pressure. Training your joints to handle these end-range positions helps convert flexibility into usable, controlled mobility.

Why It Matters: Training your body at these challenging ranges can be the difference between walking away from a minor mishap or sustaining a severe injury. Improving joint strength at end ranges decreases your injury risk and protects your mobility, even in unexpected twists and turns.

What’s Next: This week, work on strengthening your body’s end ranges. Choose one of the stances in Kung Fu or Tai Chi and hold the end range while contracting your muscles isometrically. Want to dive deeper? Sifu Oscar is bringing on a few students for a remote coaching flexibility/mobility program starting soon. If you’re interested, email kungfu@wahlum.com with “Control Mobility” for details.

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.

Control Corner 5 from Sifu Oscar: Building Joint Control for Better Movement

Oscar AgramonteSifu Oscar's Blog

Control is at the heart of everything we do—martial arts, health, and beyond.

Welcome to the Control Corner, where we share weekly insights inspired by Wah Lum’s philosophy of control, represented by the flipped Chinese character for ‘Fire.’ 

Ready to unlock your potential?

Essentials: Control over your body starts with your joints. Dr. Andreo Spina emphasizes that training your joints to move fully and accurately prepares your muscles, ligaments, and even your brain for a more accurate sense of your physical space.

Why It Matters: The more control you have over your joints, the more stable and resilient your movements become. With this strong foundation, your body can move more precisely and is less prone to mistakes. Imagine making better progress in your Kung Fu and Tai Chi training because your body knows exactly where it is at all times!

What’s Next: Try a daily joint mobility routine that takes each joint through its full range of motion. By making this a habit, you’re already enhancing your body’s capabilities and long-term health. Follow along here.

 

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are ways we can help you get started.

1. Schedule a time to observe a class.
Interested in Kung Fu or Tai Chi?  First step is to watch a class and see if we would be a good fit! Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for an appointment.

2. Become part of my exclusive Coaching Group with CYH Remote Coaching.  Get personalized coaching delivered right to your phone and catered to your specific goals. Email: kungfu@wahlum.com for info.