The Pilates Karate Program

The Pilates Karate Program has been designed to bring the benefits of the Pilates Method to your martial arts training. The Pilates exercises in this program have been chosen to specifically target common problem areas in martial artists.

Designed for men and for women, this introductory Pilates mat workout requires no special equipment. Beginner, intermediate and advanced versions of the exercises are discussed so you can continue to challenge yourself as you build strength and flexibility.

The exercises target the body core, or lower abdominals, so kicks and stances will become more efficient and comfortable. Pain and strains of the back and shoulders will begin to disappear as you develop stronger abdominals to take some of the load off of muscles that martial artists typically overuse.