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Author Topic: The Spin Zone: Demos/performances  (Read 470381 times)
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« Reply #555 on: April 16, 2018, 07:56:01 PM »

First videos ever. Lets start with the excuses shall we? Wink Here we go!
I had been up the entire night and was about to go to sleep when my best friend sent me a video of his newborn son, Kenzo.
He asked me to send him a lightsaber video in return (how could I say no to that).
The reason I'm explaining what I'm doing in the video is because he knows nothing about this stuff other than the movies and I'm also just showing off the sabers because I'm trying to get him to buy one. I know, I know, plum FLOWER, but I kept saying BLOSSOM. I'm adding a spin at the top anyway so I don't even know what you call that. I have only been over my arm injury for about two days so it's super sloppy and I was falling into that trap of switching hands and then switching right back.
Also This is my third attempt at dual wielding (as you can see from the slop transition where I smack my blades together). I also hit my leg more than a couple times, and a chair that is off screen.
There is one curse word so I will just put the link. And the Harlem Globetrotter move was just to make him laugh. Wow! That is a lot of excuses.
I have performed as a DJ hundreds of times in front of hundreds of people at a time, but showing you guys my attempts at spinning is way more nerve wracking. I'm also 5 days sober. I promise less excuses from now on. I just felt like if I didn't post something soon I never would. Thank you Cephalus and Venturous. If it weren't for you guys I wouldn't even be able to attempt any of this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUqnBvLOdC4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2_1ad1ffUs

Nice to see something from you, looking good  Cool!
It's funny, I'm almost in the same situation. I'm a DJ too and played lots of shows but I'm still nervous most of the time. With spinning is even more worse cause I'm not very extrovert. Thought about hundred times of creating a
youtube account or not, haha  Roll Eyes.
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« Reply #556 on: April 20, 2018, 03:14:39 AM »

Practicing on a windy night in the dark.  Not ideal conditions but it’s when I have time to do it.  My saber kinda went all wonky on me a couple times.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApoXstirTtg&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApoXstirTtg&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>


So when I was doing my photos as Maul I did a little bit of spinning.  I for sure want to head back to the area and do a proper demo.  I did some test shots and I figured I’d share with you guys.  I need to go back with a better camera and frame some of this up myself.
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KJmLqqpC0&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KJmLqqpC0&amp;feature=youtu.be</a>


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« Reply #557 on: April 20, 2018, 04:18:25 AM »

Practicing on a windy night in the dark.  Not ideal conditions but it’s when I have time to do it.  My saber kinda went all wonky on me a couple times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApoXstirTtg&feature=youtu.be

So when I was doing my photos as Maul I did a little bit of spinning.  I for sure want to head back to the area and do a proper demo.  I did some test shots and I figured I’d share with you guys.  I need to go back with a better camera and frame some of this up myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KJmLqqpC0&feature=youtu.be




Smooth, as always.
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« Reply #558 on: April 20, 2018, 09:08:00 AM »

Practicing on a windy night in the dark.  Not ideal conditions but it’s when I have time to do it.  My saber kinda went all wonky on me a couple times.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApoXstirTtg&feature=youtu.be

So when I was doing my photos as Maul I did a little bit of spinning.  I for sure want to head back to the area and do a proper demo.  I did some test shots and I figured I’d share with you guys.  I need to go back with a better camera and frame some of this up myself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59KJmLqqpC0&feature=youtu.be

 Smoove n inspiring, Sam!  Your heaven spins are awesome( and insanely level with both staff and single saber!)🤙🏻


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« Reply #559 on: April 21, 2018, 12:08:49 AM »

Hi to all,

I just practiced a bit of new stuff and slowly developing some little routines that I like (like the sit(h) down move, haha).
Sadly I couldn't use the better takes for the video because my camera dicided to make it blurry
but anyway. Have a good one  Wink.

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bzc7jFZjE" target="_blank" class="aeva_link bbc_link new_win">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bzc7jFZjE</a>



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« Reply #560 on: April 21, 2018, 01:11:48 AM »

Hi to all,

I just practiced a bit of new stuff and slowly developing some little routines that I like (like the sit(h) down move, haha).
Sadly I couldn't use the better takes for the video because my camera dicided to make it blurry
but anyway. Have a good one  Wink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bzc7jFZjE

 Nice! Looking pretty smooth, Matt! So what was the rough development time for the sit(h) down?  It’s so subtle, yet powerful😄


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« Reply #561 on: April 21, 2018, 01:22:33 AM »

Nice! Looking pretty smooth, Matt! So what was the rough development time for the sit(h) down?  It’s so subtle, yet powerful😄


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Haha, thank you. This happens when you practice all at once. Wait for the reverse version  Cheesy.
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« Reply #562 on: April 21, 2018, 06:28:03 AM »

Hi to all,

I just practiced a bit of new stuff and slowly developing some little routines that I like (like the sit(h) down move, haha).
Sadly I couldn't use the better takes for the video because my camera dicided to make it blurry
but anyway. Have a good one  Wink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bzc7jFZjE





Very nice Matt. Smooth. How long have you been spinning?
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Matt Nihilus
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« Reply #563 on: April 21, 2018, 09:45:27 AM »

Very nice Matt. Smooth. How long have you been spinning?


Thank you Gar-Wi. I started spinning 3,4 month ago. Yesterday I got a little bit into reverse grip for the first time and little transitions and throws.
I hope this is not too boring for the advanced spinners here because I've still have so much to learn to make it look more interesting. My goal is to work on several moves in the next monts and developing one nice routine.
What you guys prefer in your performances? Always freestyle or having a concept. I guess combining both worlds works best for me.

Greetings  Smiley
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« Reply #564 on: April 21, 2018, 03:24:14 PM »

Lookin' good! I say this to all of my students at the Academy no matter their level of skill. Always go back to basics, always, always, always. They are more important than anything else you will learn. The Intermediate/Advance technqiues are great, but entirely worthless if you do not have a mastery of Basics.

Keep at it, looking great!

As for " styles " for training. I always start with some basic drills, intermediate flourishes and then some Diamond footwork with some Box steps and cross steps. For demo's, Freeform all the way. Dont think.....feeeeeeeeeel.....
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« Reply #565 on: April 21, 2018, 04:26:31 PM »

Lookin' good! I say this to all of my students at the Academy no matter their level of skill. Always go back to basics, always, always, always. They are more important than anything else you will learn. The Intermediate/Advance technqiues are great, but entirely worthless if you do not have a mastery of Basics.

Keep at it, looking great!

As for " styles " for training. I always start with some basic drills, intermediate flourishes and then some Diamond footwork with some Box steps and cross steps. For demo's, Freeform all the way. Dont think.....feeeeeeeeeel.....
Agreed on all fronts, Ryan! Though i’m not as schooled martially as you- i know the importance of building from the ground up.  Whether it’s in ballroom, saber work, or choreography, if your feet aren’t stable then you’re on your face(or your back given the circumstance😉).     

I find when i do my practice i almost 100% freestyle as well- though if i’m working new footwork or body movement, i’ll do smaller routines so i can continuously circle back for a smooth repetition drill.  Then i come back to a general freestyle to work on multiple transitions into said new move. 

And again- lookin’ good, Matt!


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« Reply #566 on: April 21, 2018, 04:36:49 PM »

Lookin' good! I say this to all of my students at the Academy no matter their level of skill. Always go back to basics, always, always, always. They are more important than anything else you will learn. The Intermediate/Advance technqiues are great, but entirely worthless if you do not have a mastery of Basics.

Keep at it, looking great!

As for " styles " for training. I always start with some basic drills, intermediate flourishes and then some Diamond footwork with some Box steps and cross steps. For demo's, Freeform all the way. Dont think.....feeeeeeeeeel.....

Thank you Ryan for sharing your knowledge and being an inspiration! It's exactly what I've learned so far, be patienced and work on the basics. I've tried to lay down a little plan what I want to do when I'm spinning, just to break that habit of repeating myself, but it didn't work, so after a while I said, ok, just do it and have fun  Cheesy.

Also thank you Elwood, means a lot  Wink

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« Reply #567 on: April 21, 2018, 07:58:52 PM »

Lookin' good! I say this to all of my students at the Academy no matter their level of skill. Always go back to basics, always, always, always. They are more important than anything else you will learn. The Intermediate/Advance technqiues are great, but entirely worthless if you do not have a mastery of Basics.

Keep at it, looking great!

As for " styles " for training. I always start with some basic drills, intermediate flourishes and then some Diamond footwork with some Box steps and cross steps. For demo's, Freeform all the way. Dont think.....feeeeeeeeeel.....

Great advice. I dig the Bruce Lee Enter the Dragon reference about feeeeeeeeeel.....
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« Reply #568 on: April 23, 2018, 09:05:26 PM »

Hi to all,

I just practiced a bit of new stuff and slowly developing some little routines that I like (like the sit(h) down move, haha).
Sadly I couldn't use the better takes for the video because my camera dicided to make it blurry
but anyway. Have a good one  Wink.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-bzc7jFZjE




I was watching this and it struck me; you guys doing all this spinning now sound so unsure about yourselves sometimes, but believe it or not, you are all well beyond the people who used to be considered the masters many years ago before people like venturous and the TPLA hit the scene. Case in point: Banditcar. Some of you know what I mean. It is just nice to see the skill level of the community as a whole move so far so fast. Keep the videos coming.
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« Reply #569 on: April 23, 2018, 11:22:53 PM »

I was watching this and it struck me; you guys doing all this spinning now sound so unsure about yourselves sometimes, but believe it or not, you are all well beyond the people who used to be considered the masters many years ago before people like venturous and the TPLA hit the scene. Case in point: Banditcar. Some of you know what I mean. It is just nice to see the skill level of the community as a whole move so far so fast. Keep the videos coming.

Hey thanks for watching. As I said before I wouldn't even know where to start without you, Venturous and all the other people here who share their knowledge. Big thanks for that again  Wink.
As for me personally I'm always very self-critical in my creative work or when I show something to others. I guess this and just having fun keeps me going on.
greetings  Wink
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