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[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Anybody breakdancing here, or learning how to do it?
I just a training advice and what progress to expect (timeline).
Or if anyone has a ripped breakdance learning video, i'll be glad to receive it

elam · Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 6:05 pm

Breakin', beeatch!

Only video you need.

[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Bah, weak.

Brain · Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2002 9:41 pm

I used to break when I was a little tacker, and got back into it over the last coupla years cuz friends wanted to learn.

Only tip that I can think of at the moment is be fit and warm up before breaking. Pulling muscles ain't fun.

http://www.breakdance.com/ ain't a bad place to check out, though haven't been there in awhile, so if it is bad, sorry. @:-)

v1510nAry · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 5:13 am

My mates a B-boy goes down pinapple studio quite alot.
He's in a well known crew in london 'foundationz'.

They recently participated in the urban games, but it was fixed. =/

Still he's sick b-boy, one of the best in the uk for footwork.
I often ask him, What makes a good b-boy?

Stay on the Beat, watch the greats, get into a decent crew and don't do no crew hoppin.

elam · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 5:29 am

umm, Beat Street?

Wild Style?

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[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Interesting! So Brain is a sic B-Boy?! Never would have thought

I wonder how long does it take from a complete start to doing some of the moves, cause right now besides a still handstand (for a couple seconds lol) i cant do nothing!
Maybe someone who is physically fit already can have better results, but for that i'm going to the gym now.

And elam, maybe you stop giving links to those ancient videos already? Cause 80s movies are poopy. Although i did hear that Beat Street inspired some peeps to break.

elam · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 12:48 pm

It ain't like breakdancing has evolved.

There is no other reference.
80's movies rule.

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Returner · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 2:30 pm

I might state the obvious here. But do you guys know that breakdance actually evolved from the dance/martial art form Capoeira?
Capoeira in turn was developed in brazil so that black slaves could practice martial art while disguising it as a dance from their slave owners. Thereof the cool moves

I could be wrong on this but I saw it on the tv so I hope it's true, hehe.

[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Everything evolves, baby. And you might be right with Capoeira although it's poopy looking for the most part

I must say i haven't seen a lot of it.

Sharper-Image · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 3:16 pm

http://www.dragonmastershowcase.com/index.html

Order their video. It's insane. Check out the clips.

[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

That looks good, i found some good ones at breakdance.com too.
Can someone tell me how did it go when they started break dancing, was physical fitness the first part to get right, or could you do some moves already when you started? Cause i can't

I'm still learning how to stand on my hands longer than 2 seconds hehe.

Sharper-Image · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 5:06 pm

Shizo,

First off, you're welcome. :P

Secondly, I used to break.. back from like 90-93. I rolled with a crew in Toronto. I wasn't great, but I got props at clubs.

All I can say is that physical fitness is KEY. Don't expect to be able to magically pick up moves right off the bat, man. Give it time, it'll come. You need to be *DEDICATED*, and I can't stress this enough. If you're one to give up easily, breaking is NOT for you. You seem pretty motivated though, so don't stop!

Pick up that video I suggested, those guys are inspirational as fuck. You can learn the basics online. Once you've got them down, and are confident, start hitting some clubs and watching some of the seasoned vets work it. Talk to them. Ask them questions, don't be scared - they're usually the nicest guys you'll ever meet. Remember, they all started exactly where you are right now. They don't get the respect they deserve, they've never even had an opportunity to let their skill go to their heads. They're very modest for the most part.

Keep hitting the gym. Do you have a training program, or are you just sorta winging it? How often do you train? Cardio is a big part of it too.

[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Thank you!

I haven't really seen any break dancers talk about gym or training actually. I just figured it out myself after trying some moves unsuccessfully that first i gotta spend a lot of time at the gym. I just follow my own program. First half is gymnastics and second is building muscles. I recently talked to a proffessional ballet dancer so she gave me a couple tips.. I just wonder if there is any specific things i should do? Besides balancing on my head and arms the rest i do is regular stuff.

Sharper-Image · Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2002 6:11 pm

Wow, you're really going at this seriously.. I'm very impressed.

Obviously you need to train your upper-body more than your lower-body, but there aren't specific exercises (that I know of) specifically designed to help your breaking. I strongly suggest you work your STOMACH a lot. You wouldn't think of it, but your core (torso/stomach) is at the root of most strength-based breaking moves. Next to your tummy, work your forearms a lot, and your shoulders. Biceps and triceps are important too, but the others come first (then chest).

Doing exercise in balance is a great idea. I never did anything like that. You certainly do need to have good balance. You also need good coordination. For this, find a really bouncy ball and a friend willing to help you. Stand about 15 feet away from a wall and have your friend stand BEHIND you and throw the ball at the wall (so you can't see where it's coming from) and practice catching it. It'll do wonders for your hand/eye coordination.

Also, I dunno if you play basketball or not, but that will help you with your stamina, balance, and coordination all in one, not to mention rip you to shit if you play hard enough.

[Shizo] · member Member # Joined: 22 Oct 1999 Posts: 3938

Thankies, but i don't have a friend (hehe sad) but i guess i can find an irregular shaped "ball" or somethin.
My coordination is definately poo right now, for example i can only turn around on one foot once, and then i fall to the side

With standing on my head and hands i'm getting better but definately i feel like i have only 1/10 of muscle power to support body. I plan on visiting gym regularly (5 times a week) cause i go there during lunch break for free. And on off days i ride my bicycle a few miles if it's not too hot. Thanx for advices i'll keep steady at it, maybe in a year i'll learn something

Oh and after i showed the ballerina some breaking video clips, she said same thing as you about torso, hands, and neck. As well as how important the warm up is.

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