I have been getting back into my isometrics. Somehow I got stronger while training less, seems to be a pattern... any way my front lever I can hold an extended straddle for 5 seconds now, I have a full back lever. My human flag is looking great, however I am having a hard time on vertical poll for some reason, The stall bars I have no problem with but sometimes with the vertical pole I start to tip off my axis. I suppose your all going to want video of this, well I'll see what I can do. I can now do an open tuck planche and a diamond planche. I am getting closer to my full one arm pull up and my one arm handstand. All great things. The key to all of this is just to be consistent with how you do your training, I make sure I do my shoulder rotations, my skin the cats, my hollow and arch holds, my neutral positions, I prepare my wrists with the rice bucket and I do my dislocates. All crucial things especially if you have had injury.
Live Love Inspire
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Keeping them coming
So with my website almost completely revamped I will have more opportunity to update my blog instead of on Facebook using my Status, I like Facebook, But it's such a chore going on Facebook, too many distractions, here I get on I do my thing and then I go.
Power Moves
Windmill to Flair: As I try to teach myself windmill to flair I am hoping it will help me to better understand both moves, and so far it has. Circles become even more important, I think that many breakers who have an easier time with power don't really have to think about circles, I have to or I fall down every time. If you don't know what circles are look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L6M-dtQN68 It has a considerable amount of counter lean involved in it, but mainly for me it's just thinking about completing the circle around my hands with my hips, I have a tendency to rush this and it screws up my form. Developing a good circle is crucial, pretty much after that you have to learn how to kick and swing your legs in straddle. The better straddle you have along with good shoulder flexibility will lead to a good flair. I have an okay Straddle but my shoulder flexibility sucks. Any way that's all part of the journey.
Forearm Air flair is doing much better, after seeing it on video and being completely disgusted with it, I took a long hard look at some slow motion vids of really good bboys doing them and picked every little bit of technique I could out of them. Since then I have made great progress in my leg swing and behind the back transition, It's all about patience and waiting, skill is never fast at first it is slow and mindful, then once you have it you just unleash it and let it flow.
My ankle is finally strong enough to do Round Off, Back Handspring, Back Layouts again and I did them for the first time in a while last Wednesday. My ankle problem has always been about me not pressing through the ball of the foot. It's funny how the one thing I always tell my students is something that plagues me. Well at least I can take comfort in knowing most of my students won't make the same mistakes I will. My right knee likes to buckle causing all my weight to transfer to my almost healed ankle, I just have to drill, drill, drill, until my body remembers straightened that F%#%@ Knee.
On the bright side my cartwheel passes are doing good.
I ate pretty bad this last week, don't get me wrong I am not super picky, but I definitely can feel the difference after eating better food and bad food. Luckily I am back on track and I'll look forward to the lack of be dehydrated from bad food.
The planning of the tour is going quite well, with over 30 lined up and a couple of sponsors It is the most involved I have ever been in a project like this.
I got to meet up with the manager of the 13th Floor Haunted house in Phoenix and we got to go through the house and figure out better places for the Super Zombies to jump, run, and climb. Last year I had to make do with what they had and it was quite an adventure. I will be in charge of teaching and developing the super zombies and their stunts.
Live Love Inspire
Power Moves
Windmill to Flair: As I try to teach myself windmill to flair I am hoping it will help me to better understand both moves, and so far it has. Circles become even more important, I think that many breakers who have an easier time with power don't really have to think about circles, I have to or I fall down every time. If you don't know what circles are look here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0L6M-dtQN68 It has a considerable amount of counter lean involved in it, but mainly for me it's just thinking about completing the circle around my hands with my hips, I have a tendency to rush this and it screws up my form. Developing a good circle is crucial, pretty much after that you have to learn how to kick and swing your legs in straddle. The better straddle you have along with good shoulder flexibility will lead to a good flair. I have an okay Straddle but my shoulder flexibility sucks. Any way that's all part of the journey.
Forearm Air flair is doing much better, after seeing it on video and being completely disgusted with it, I took a long hard look at some slow motion vids of really good bboys doing them and picked every little bit of technique I could out of them. Since then I have made great progress in my leg swing and behind the back transition, It's all about patience and waiting, skill is never fast at first it is slow and mindful, then once you have it you just unleash it and let it flow.
My ankle is finally strong enough to do Round Off, Back Handspring, Back Layouts again and I did them for the first time in a while last Wednesday. My ankle problem has always been about me not pressing through the ball of the foot. It's funny how the one thing I always tell my students is something that plagues me. Well at least I can take comfort in knowing most of my students won't make the same mistakes I will. My right knee likes to buckle causing all my weight to transfer to my almost healed ankle, I just have to drill, drill, drill, until my body remembers straightened that F%#%@ Knee.
On the bright side my cartwheel passes are doing good.
I ate pretty bad this last week, don't get me wrong I am not super picky, but I definitely can feel the difference after eating better food and bad food. Luckily I am back on track and I'll look forward to the lack of be dehydrated from bad food.
The planning of the tour is going quite well, with over 30 lined up and a couple of sponsors It is the most involved I have ever been in a project like this.
I got to meet up with the manager of the 13th Floor Haunted house in Phoenix and we got to go through the house and figure out better places for the Super Zombies to jump, run, and climb. Last year I had to make do with what they had and it was quite an adventure. I will be in charge of teaching and developing the super zombies and their stunts.
Live Love Inspire
Monday, June 18, 2012
Success
So I have had a few thoughts this past hour about careers and this art. We can all agree that Parkour and Freerunning are lifelong sports, that they are not about competition they are about the personal journey of challenge and success. The grace of the human body in hard situations. I am well aware of this. For some of us that is enough. For me I want to be able to make a career with what I love to do. I am not trying to be a savior or an Elitist. I am being me. If I want to make a career out of it and make money doing what I love what's wrong with that. My morals are not compromised because I feel that I should be paid for what I do. It shows that I know what I do has a monetary value as well as help the growth of the Mind, Body, and Spirit Connection. Every one of my students that has stuck around long enough will tell you that their progress is what I care about most. It would be impossible for me to be selfish and only care about money, I can't do it, I am to honorable. I have taken hit after hit, helped out my friends countless times, done work for free even though I know it is worth a pretty penny. Success to me is the experience you get from life. Money does not bring you freedom, but it definitely can cage you. Debt is what I speak of. I am in Debt. Not complaining, just explaining. And the only way to get out of debt is with money. So I need money for now, and I will make it with the skill I know best and can deliver with good quality that deserves that money. If Movement Artistry has taught me anything it is that nothing is easy, everything requires work, but when you put in good smart work, you build up momentum, and with momentum work is easier. So I am building my Momentum and I am going to make my life my job and my job my life. My life is movement and movement is my profession, and I will always do my profession well, make damn sure of that.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
New Paths
Taking a different route to focus on me and develop the areas that I cherish most. I may be going back to school a may be starting my own business I may be going to California. No matter what decision I finally make. I am happy to accept what change it may bring. The main thing I want to avoid is the same Essence in a different Form. Combate
Monday, April 30, 2012
Okay everyone I apologize for the silence there. So Tuesday 8:00 to 9:30pm ages 16 and up I want to start next tuesday May 8th. New Students price is $15 per class Students that have been enrolled at ASU or come to the adult Open Gym on Thurdays is $10 per class. We will be covering basics every day for warm up and then based on individual level you will all be getting different drills to help with your ability to learn new skills. I am not just going to spot you all the time and throw you around I will be helping you to learn the skill with as little spot as possible. This is a continuous class until the fall class starts up again at ASU. Any questions? I have to top the class off at 20 participants by the way. 9321 North 94th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85258 I may add a sunday evening class if enough students want it.
This is what the gym looks like if you have never seen it
Contact me with any questions
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
new ideas and new paths
My wrist is sprained... big deal the Gods were so kind to bless me with a spair.
Due to the wrist sprain I have had to modify most of my break dance sets for the shoot I am doing. If the wrist heals in time I may do my original sets, but it could be anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks for that. Considering I have not given myself a deadline to finish this video I guess it all depends on how anxious I get once I have filmed everything I can without the use of the wrist.
I am suprising myself recently both in and out of the gym. With my new way of training for stunts it seems to have made me very comfortable and understanding of my boundaries. It also has allowed me to push my previous boundaries over the edge of the cliff. I don't consider what I'm doing to be elite or anything, but I definitely feel much more content with myself then I have in a while. I can land something in the gym only a couple of times and then I emediately know if I am capable of doing it outside or not.
A lot of recent developments.
Curriculum
I finished writing out the end result of the curriculum so students can assess there current skills sets in comparison to what I believe to be skills that are neccessary to be an successful movement artist. It needs to be accompanied by a video of sometype to explain the layout and that is the only reason I have not sent it out yet. Also there is no progression order for the skills on the charts. The Curriculum is more like a check off chart to see where you stand it is not there so much to teach you everything, that is what I am there for. It is far from complete but it will be closer in the coming months. No rush for quality.
More available classes
I have been meeting and discussing with certain individuals to help expand the venues where parkour can be practiced in a gym specifically designed and catered to the Movement Artist.
More instructors
it is my intent to teach a dedicated group of instructors over summer to have more available due to the demands of good quality instructors.
My goals
I am going to attempt to go viral with some well developed music videos using dance, parkour, and and acro. If you know any good musicians that wouldn't mind me using their music for such a video please send them my way.
Right now
just took a few days off, been icing my wrist, and being creative with one armed pressing movements to see what i can accomplish.
That's all for now.
Francesco
Due to the wrist sprain I have had to modify most of my break dance sets for the shoot I am doing. If the wrist heals in time I may do my original sets, but it could be anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks for that. Considering I have not given myself a deadline to finish this video I guess it all depends on how anxious I get once I have filmed everything I can without the use of the wrist.
I am suprising myself recently both in and out of the gym. With my new way of training for stunts it seems to have made me very comfortable and understanding of my boundaries. It also has allowed me to push my previous boundaries over the edge of the cliff. I don't consider what I'm doing to be elite or anything, but I definitely feel much more content with myself then I have in a while. I can land something in the gym only a couple of times and then I emediately know if I am capable of doing it outside or not.
A lot of recent developments.
Curriculum
I finished writing out the end result of the curriculum so students can assess there current skills sets in comparison to what I believe to be skills that are neccessary to be an successful movement artist. It needs to be accompanied by a video of sometype to explain the layout and that is the only reason I have not sent it out yet. Also there is no progression order for the skills on the charts. The Curriculum is more like a check off chart to see where you stand it is not there so much to teach you everything, that is what I am there for. It is far from complete but it will be closer in the coming months. No rush for quality.
More available classes
I have been meeting and discussing with certain individuals to help expand the venues where parkour can be practiced in a gym specifically designed and catered to the Movement Artist.
More instructors
it is my intent to teach a dedicated group of instructors over summer to have more available due to the demands of good quality instructors.
My goals
I am going to attempt to go viral with some well developed music videos using dance, parkour, and and acro. If you know any good musicians that wouldn't mind me using their music for such a video please send them my way.
Right now
just took a few days off, been icing my wrist, and being creative with one armed pressing movements to see what i can accomplish.
That's all for now.
Francesco
Sunday, April 1, 2012
time to shoot
If you have been keeping track of my youtube channel www.youtube.com/movementconnections then you will have noticed that I have been getting cleaner at the skills I had originally set out to do.
The past three months of dedicated training have brought me to this final week where I will start to shoot the footage for my next big video.
It's kind of funny because improvement in certain areas has ultimately helped me in other areas. So because I have been working my back full twists I also have gotten better at my front full twists. Also because of all the kicking moves I have developed stronger hip flexors and hamstrings so my aerial moves have become more powerful as well.
Not much to report just letting everything flow out for this next video.
The over all curriculum has gone through the first proofreading and I just finished the 12 week curriculum timeline. Never a waisted moment here.
Going to really make my dreams come true, hell they already are.
Much love and Respect to everyone
Live, Love, Inspire
Francesco
The past three months of dedicated training have brought me to this final week where I will start to shoot the footage for my next big video.
It's kind of funny because improvement in certain areas has ultimately helped me in other areas. So because I have been working my back full twists I also have gotten better at my front full twists. Also because of all the kicking moves I have developed stronger hip flexors and hamstrings so my aerial moves have become more powerful as well.
Not much to report just letting everything flow out for this next video.
The over all curriculum has gone through the first proofreading and I just finished the 12 week curriculum timeline. Never a waisted moment here.
Going to really make my dreams come true, hell they already are.
Much love and Respect to everyone
Live, Love, Inspire
Francesco
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