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Author Topic: The Spin Zone: Demos/performances  (Read 470600 times)
Gar-Wi Musan
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« Reply #495 on: March 29, 2018, 05:23:58 AM »

I’ve got a longer video for you all today.  It was a nice night out and I was doing some practice with the Menace.  I’m planning on doing the cosplay again in a couple of weeks so I’m trying to get back into the swing of things with it.

Its a tricky one to use, lots of sharp stuff on it, but I really enjoy using this saber.  I wasn’t going for crazy speed or any particularly difficult moves, just transitions and moving around.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1h_O_2Y2zKo&feature=youtu.be


 That was awesome! I've been hoping you would post some longer videos. Looks fast enough to me. I personally would much rather see smooth controlled spinning like this than super speed any day. Iv'e seen people that are really good go so fast it losses it's appeal. The helicopter spins were the highlight for me.   
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« Reply #496 on: March 29, 2018, 06:25:37 AM »

That was awesome! I've been hoping you would post some longer videos. Looks fast enough to me. I personally would much rather see smooth controlled spinning like this than super speed any day. Iv'e seen people that are really good go so fast it losses it's appeal. The helicopter spins were the highlight for me.   

I usually practice short sequences to wow people on the spot in costume.  That and I like my posts to be usable on Instagram.  Those posts can’t run over a minute.
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« Reply #497 on: March 29, 2018, 07:20:33 AM »

Nicely done once again. Like Gar said, it is still plenty fast. Much faster than my own attempts with a staff. I also agree with Gar in that speed isn't always what it's about. I like seeing speed, but I like seeing it with the quality that it would be at a slower speed. Anyways, great job.

I actually don't mind the 30-50 second vids that you often post. Sometimes (though I would like to), I do not have the time to watch all of DC's videos, but if you have a video I will watch it because I can fit it in.
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« Reply #498 on: March 29, 2018, 02:06:43 PM »

A couple of things I took away from this recording.

I like moving towards my audience with the hand changes, I’d like to pair that with the overhead spins and the slashes.  

I also like how the same moves can look totally different with a little moving around.  I’ve started doing this more,  and I think I’ll work on neatening it up.

I’ve said it before, I can do the Ray Park half arm tuck back pass, but I don’t usually because it messes my costume up to do it over and over.  I think I found my solution in this video, start with my normal hand change as I move into an overhead and then hit it as a finish.  One shouldn’t be a problem.

My speeds ok, it’s not priority with this saber, it’s pretty heavy.  I like for the moves to look like they have some power behind them if the focus isn’t speed.  The weight does make that easier.

It’s a shame I’m not really comfortable doing contact moves on my Menace.  The greeblies catch hair or clothes so it’s hard to practice.  I might be able to fish tail it, I used to do some simple wrist rolls and stuff with it.  It’s just it wobbles a bit with the QRC.  Maybe I should pick up an adjustable one.

I didn’t do any aerial moves either, but that’s because it’s dark and that saber costs close to $600.  I’ll save them for when I can see 😆
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« Reply #499 on: March 29, 2018, 04:15:33 PM »

A couple of things I took away from this recording.

I like moving towards my audience with the hand changes, I’d like to pair that with the overhead spins and the slashes.  

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I didn’t do any aerial moves either, but that’s because it’s dark and that saber costs close to $600.  I’ll save them for when I can see 😆

Cliff’s noted your post😬.  I always dig your staff work, and i can’t wait to get my hands on a coupler!(next order, baby!!🤘🏻). 

I agree on using the north/south plane( that’s what i refer to when i’m doing a recording) when doing a routine.  Even just getting a couple slashes or a few transition spins when facing or facing away from your audience adds some depth.  I hadn’t noticed until i finally got to get outside again and record on St Patty’s weekend. 

Also really digging your movement on this one! Those overhead vined arcs and spins are just awesome with a dual saber🤙🏻

And man, tossing up a favie saber in the dark is indeed unsettling!





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« Reply #500 on: March 29, 2018, 11:08:09 PM »

https://youtu.be/Mj_Ta7QI8eI

https://youtu.be/PTLYn6yapHE

Couple clips of the good stuff from today’s practice at the studio!
Let me know if these end up blocked or broken- may have some copyright fun😬


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« Reply #501 on: March 30, 2018, 12:20:13 AM »

Just remove the s from the https in the link and it will embed it.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj_Ta7QI8eI&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj_Ta7QI8eI&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>


<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTLYn6yapHE&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTLYn6yapHE&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>
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« Reply #502 on: March 30, 2018, 01:12:28 AM »

Weird- i thought i had.  In any case- thanks for the assist, Sam!🤙🏻


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« Reply #503 on: March 30, 2018, 01:31:24 AM »

https://youtu.be/Mj_Ta7QI8eI

https://youtu.be/PTLYn6yapHE

Couple clips of the good stuff from today’s practice at the studio!
Let me know if these end up blocked or broken- may have some copyright fun😬


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 Ok. You just posted a video spinning a lightsaber to RUN-DMC! Grin I wish I could award multiple points at once.
I might have to make you a custom Star Wars themed skratch mix when my arm is better.
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« Reply #504 on: March 30, 2018, 02:09:17 AM »

Agreed. Your getting some extra points. Nice training session.
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« Reply #505 on: March 30, 2018, 03:47:33 AM »

you guys inspired me to switch gears and go back to some sabering. I've been working Ye Olde' Kali sticks, as always. Haven't really thrown up anything new, so here we go. Smiley

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdLYETxgtw" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdLYETxgtw</a>
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« Reply #506 on: March 30, 2018, 03:51:01 AM »

you guys inspired me to switch gears and go back to some sabering. I've been working Ye Olde' Kali sticks, as always. Haven't really thrown up anything new, so here we go. Smiley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdLYETxgtw


I've always admired your level of control and one thing I love about your style is how you very the speed of your strikes. Masterful as always.
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« Reply #507 on: March 30, 2018, 04:36:00 AM »

Nice job Ryan! *hides list of moves he’s going to steal from that video*
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« Reply #508 on: March 30, 2018, 06:12:17 AM »

Beautiful as always Ryan.

Elwood, I think those are the first videos I have seen of you, well done. Your reverse-grip has far surpassed my own.
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« Reply #509 on: March 30, 2018, 07:00:12 AM »

you guys inspired me to switch gears and go back to some sabering. I've been working Ye Olde' Kali sticks, as always. Haven't really thrown up anything new, so here we go. Smiley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfdLYETxgtw


 That's rad Ryan! A lot of really good stuff from everyone in the last few days. So much inspiration.
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