Parts of the Wrist in Body Conditioning of Martial Art

Bones: Our bones are what give us our body's frame. Bones are made up of a piezoelectric type of material, which is a type of material that can generate energy as a response to pressure or strain. Bones have to be strong and solid. They should be able to withstand impact, and the stress related to the practice of each martial system. In order to train the bones of the wrist we must properly align them when striking something hard. Otherwise, you will risk injury to ligaments, tendons, and muscles.

Tendons: Tendons are a band of elastic, tough fibrous tissue that connect muscles with their corresponding bones. They should be strong enough to support the stress that is created by a powerful muscle contraction. Tendons are similar to a spring in structure since they stretch and contract in a similar way. They are also composed of piezoelectric material.

Ligaments: Ligaments are bands of tissue, usually white and fibrous, that are responsible for connecting bones to one another. Ligaments are not as elastic as tendons. Because they are less flexible, ligaments are more susceptible to injury. Wrist ligaments should be strong and flexible enough to support the hand when striking a hard object. This is also important when holding and swinging a weapon for a long period of time, or when resisting the stress caused by a vicious Chin Na technique. Click to learn how Chinese medicine treats Painful Menstruation.

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Muscles: Muscles are composed of groups of cells that can contract and expand to increase and reduce tension, producing movement. We have three different kinds. Slow twitch (red), medium twitch (pink), and fast twitch (white). The amount of each fiber present in the body can differ from one person to another. It is dependent on the individual's training routines and daily life activities. Training the muscles of the wrist require us to train the forearm muscles. These are the ones that we flex to control the wrist and the fingers of the hand. Each type of muscle fiber has unique characteristics.