Stretching for martial arts and combat sports is seen as a vital part of the training process. It is believed by many practitioners that stretching not only increases the range of the joints' movements, but also lead to increased elasticity in muscles, may reduce injury risk and may reduce soreness in muscles (though stretching practices are not without their detractors either).

Stretching can be separated into several broad categories, three of which are discussed here: Static, Dynamic and Contract-Relax/Resistance. In this article, the pros and cons of these three approaches are outlined. As with all fitness and exercise and all martial arts, stretching should be undertaken only with proper advice and guidance from qualified individuals.

Static Stretching

Perhaps the most commonly practised variety of stretching, static stretching involves taking the desired joint to its full range and holding it there for a period of time.

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