Happy to be here. I look forward to seeing everyone grow :)

Hi everyone, my first day here. Found Andre through socials. I'm in my 40s now, and hope to take my kicks to new levels, literally. I have 10 year TKD background and was decent when I was younger, but have never been able to kick beyond my head height, have always wanted to kick split like Van Damme. I've tried many things over the years, PNFs, static and dynamic stretching, even bought stretch machines. But I've never been able to get past certain sticking points. I recently found some new exercises like kick-stand squats, and nerve flossing that immediately improved my kicking height, but hit a wall again. Also, these days I get pain in my hips when i try to throw a quick snapping round house kick (slow gradual decline due to lessening practice over the years). I am ok when I chamber the leg for a side kick though and can hold the kick pretty high now, but still feel a lot of tightness in my hamstrings that prevent me from kicking higher. Also, my dynamic kicks (especially when I have a bag to hig) are way higher than my static holds. Anyway, looking forward to learning and growing with you all!

✅ START HERE❗️ Welcome to The FLE❌THEORY Method! This is your hub for introductions and onboarding to get you started. Please introduce yourself on this thread, and let us know: ⭕️ How you found us ⭕️ Your training goals ⭕️ Your biggest physical challenges This site is Gamified. Community support via Likes will level you up to provide additional Classroom access, and enhance our group culture with you in it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✅ START TRAINING❗️ Here is a strategy that will help you get the most out of your training: 1) Go to Classroom/Start Here. Learn the first set of principles and processes 2) Begin Good Guys Build Backs (GGBB) start with #GGBB Session #1 10/9/2025 and repeat it 2-3x during a seven day period. 3) If you have shoulder issues, also start with #HYS: #1, which can be done with 2) without conflict, 2-3x during the same seven day period. 4) GGBB pairs exceptionally well with Hips of Fury. Begin #HOF One 9/19/2025 This is more intense work that begins strengthening your hips at length all the way around the sockets, and makes ALL of the straddle work more accessible. Same deal with 2-3x/week. 5) Enter the Straddle is perfect if you can sit in s straddle position with a 90 ° spread, and have the ability to lean forward and put your hands on the floor unassisted. #ETS Session One 9/1/2025 is the beginning of lifetime changes. Numbers 4) and 2) are exceptional to make this whole series far superior. Repeat all training choices twice weekly at a minimum. You will gain wisdom with the training that you repeat, and repeating it will give you more time to properly adapt. Expect to see noticeable positive changes after a couple of weeks of consistent work. Post your questions, observations, breakthroughs, and aha moments here, and let the community embrace your needs and successes.

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#HOF Long Lunge Nine is 10 minutes of intense goodness. As we progress, remember the following: 1) Order has already been established for several reasons. Tissue tolerances are adaptive changes, and all physiological changes take time. 2) You will gain more by repeating each training session 2-3x at over a 7-10 day period, rather than skipping to the next session. Progressions are most meaningful with gained experience in the movements, and advances from repeating them before adding others. 3) Patience and discipline will always beat rushing and inconsistency. There is so much to be gained, and I want each of you to obtain all of it. 4) Enjoy, and Flex Hard!