This tutorial focuses on the seated open straddle, a foundational position for building flexibility, control, and expressive range in the WeaponUP practice.
You’ll learn:
- How to safely sit in a wide-legged straddle and use props like the wall to gently improve your side split over time
- Proper alignment for the spine, hips, and legs to get the most benefit from the stretch
- How to incorporate the Overhead Flower sword movement while in straddle, linking openness in the lower body with fluidity in the upper body
This movement combo builds both hip mobility and shoulder coordination, making it a valuable drill for deeper flows. Practicing this posture regularly helps expand your range of motion and gives your sword movement more room to express.