Passive Flexibility Tests

[candlecane]

One more thing lol! Where can I get a mat like that? All I find are narrow yoga/pilates/stretching mats. I would like something wide like in your video for flowing floor work. I have wooden floors, not fun! Thanks :D

[TheSophiestication09]

just one thing....you cannot do the side split with your feet pointing to the front that will hurt you knees very badly youre supposed to do it to you knees and toes pointing onto the ceiling :)

[aquilonian]

@TheSophiestication09 he did them just fine. gymnast do them all the time with feet pointing to the front.

[bboypg]

what is the secret to develop a grest pancake position?

[mcnotts]

I have to say you are such an inspiration. Watching you just wants to make me do the same everyday. I'm really proud for seeing someone from the other side of the world with an amazing and extraordinary talent. I hope to see and learn more from a great mestre like you. Shallom my friend

[redballyou]

crazy body

[dezireharmony]

Great stuff

[JackieHlubKoj]

how long do you stretch ? I would also like to gain this sort of flexibility!

[DenniSTurB]

The Music is Relaxing.. it sounds like you're in the middle of a jungle surrounded with waterfalls.. ;)

[DenniSTurB]

Strong and Flexible Muscles .. Good for Martial Arts

[44Jesusfreak]

what is the soundtrack to this? it's lovely

[malhuto]

very sexy guy you are

[wardeport]

seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee­eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[131313101]

ohh mys  balls

[bbooboo]

You have a huge penis.

[yayo1988]

Ido!

Amazing video. Truly inspiring. I wonder, what are the potent stretching methods that you talk about? I've been doing my flexibility training for about 2 months, and haven't seen any results. Can you help me out?

[breadbassed]

nice stuff, im trying to get back to my original flexibility after tearing my hamstring, but kinda worried i might not be able to get back to how i was. Its only been 3 months since i did it but its still hurting. Any tips?

[capoeirakevo]

hey portaldo,

where do you have these posters from? i search for them but doesnt find. i want to have mestre bimba and pastinha in my academia de capoeira.please help me.its importand for me.

if anyone know where i can buy these painting posters from mestre bimba and mestre pastinha please help me.

thank you very much

axe´

[portaldo]

@capoeirakevo Contact Oren Vermus from Israel  on Facebook. He prepared them. Excellent work.

[Samurailord]

@capoeirakevo Or just paint them yourself :)

[PipoPrime]

Ola Profesor Ido! Salve!!! I am Aluno Pipo from Sinha Bahia De Capoeira Manila, Philippines. First of all, much respect to you and your training determination. You are truly inspiring Camara. A quick question though, if these stretches are to be done only a couple of times a week. how long should I hold each exercise? Do I still follow to 15 sec to 30 sec rule? or prolong it?

[andrwleong]

What is the name of the song please

[jakman106]

OMG there the trainings we have to do for my Martial Arts! Wish i could do that in the future!

[recalljessica]

when I get in the mood to do something wacky, I eat a pancake split with sprinkles, not do one.

[kitten2897]

@recalljessica XD

[faultblock]

Is that Anouar Brahem in the background? Nice music choice!

[Silent13Assassin]

What stretching method? what is your routine?

[GaryVTran]

Thank you Ido

[TheYogaMaster]

excellent ROM and flexibility, just checked out your blog. I would be interested in what stretching exercises you use, couldn't find a link on the blog.

[dchris47]

incredible

[mrjuzz]

Excellent,I ll keep practicing .Cheers.

[Jo0Tube]

have you always been this flexible?

if not, what did you do to get so flexible?

[Fischmedia]

He stretched every day

[animalonfire100]

*Cough* Description *Ahem!* :P

[issy281980]

o my god ,thats all i can say very impresive,without words to describe it i just hope to reach that level to a point of my life!!!!

[holymantis]

And i keep getting my students to train stretching more.

[Duggiedan2k9]

hey roy ive looked at tht stretching vid its very good im gunna start training stretching as my forms aswell (:

[Pujc]

Nem rossz!! Főleg a híd, nagyon sok idő kell hogy ilyen szépen egyenes lábbal is meg lehessen csinálni!

[dantemacabeo]

Hello Ido, congratulations for your work and dedication, the results are coming and are great. Very good videos, and generally, good music acompaignment. In this, case, a great one. Astrakan cafe (2), from the album with the same name, from Anouar Brahem, just beautyfull. Good luck, man.

[portaldo]

You know your music, buddy. True. Anouar's music is magical.

Thank you for your kind words.

[flexmen]

I like to see these muscled bodies flexibility to me crazy to see how they bend and open. Success every time I see it

[rambo5551]

Amazing, You have gotten me curious though. What are these potent stretching methods you speak about?

[ATSSPOKANE1994]

You might read Ido's blog. His practical understanding in mechanical-physiology is difficult to argue against.

[portaldo]

Periodization and planning of the stretching process, not only using exercises, sets and reps, but in a smart way, in order to break barriers and advance step by step into deeper ranges of motion. Strength and flexibility is the best when going hand in hand.

[candlecane]

@portaldo So do you have information/routine for this potent stretching/periodization on your blog as well? Or are you saying that this can be accomplished through the practise of the floreio itself without any additional stretching practise? Thanks

[candlecane]

@portaldo Just to give you an idea of my flexibility goals, I want to reach contortion status. I am in my mid twenties though lol. I mention this because you said passive stretches are a waste of time. Then again I am assuming you mean static stretches unless you mean something else. I can do a bridge but aim to do a contortionist backbend. Can this be achieved through the periodization you speak off or will I be better off using static stretches given the nature of the contortionist backbend?

[phey120]

Hey Ido,

I don't need to tell you that you are the best. Great work!!!

Avi.

[portaldo]

Love you man. Hugs to you, Moran, Ophek and to the new shrimp. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

[blehblah22]

Do you have any tips for achieving the full side split? I really struggle with it.

[ATSSPOKANE1994]

Perfect! Yet, again it shows one can actually carry some musculature while being supple and graceful. Keep the inspiration flowing my brother.