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newbie
2 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
newbie
2 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
Hi Everyone,
I'm actually in Perth (Oz) at the moment, but I'm moving to Melbourne at the end of this month for work. I was recently introduced to fire twirling by a friend (who use to perform) and was also referred to this site.
I've been lurking for a while now and thought that now'd be a good time to register an account since I'm actually interested in picking up fire twirling as a hobby when I'm in Melb.
Anyway, a bit about myself. My full name is Chi Sum Cheung (Chi for short). I was born in HK but have been living in Perth since I was 5. I work as an Oracle DBA (database administrator) and have a keen interest in all things computer related
Other hobbies/interests includes reading, going out to movies, martial arts and (about to pick up) fire twirling
I haven't actually got any gear yet, so if anyone has any suggestions or hints for a new beginner, I'm all ears!
Cheers,
Chi
Hi Everyone,
I'm actually in Perth (Oz) at the moment, but I'm moving to Melbourne at the end of this month for work. I was recently introduced to fire twirling by a friend (who use to perform) and was also referred to this site.
I've been lurking for a while now and thought that now'd be a good time to register an account since I'm actually interested in picking up fire twirling as a hobby when I'm in Melb.
Anyway, a bit about myself. My full name is Chi Sum Cheung (Chi for short). I was born in HK but have been living in Perth since I was 5. I work as an Oracle DBA (database administrator) and have a keen interest in all things computer related
Other hobbies/interests includes reading, going out to movies, martial arts and (about to pick up) fire twirling I haven't actually got any gear yet, so if anyone has any suggestions or hints for a new beginner, I'm all ears!
Cheers,
Chi
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now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hi Chi!
Welcome to HoP!
Hi Chi!
Welcome to HoP!
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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The lone Fire Spinner
236 posts
Location: Channel islands Jersey UK
The lone Fire Spinner
236 posts
Location: Channel islands Jersey UK
Posted:
Welcome to HOP Chi
Welcome to HOP Chi
To play it safe is not to play
I Doubt, Therefore I Might Be
1,007 posts
Location: Horsham
1,007 posts
Location: Horsham
Posted:
welcome to HoP!!!!
what martial arts do you do?
EDITED_BY: Pretz (1147001490)
welcome to HoP!!!!
what martial arts do you do?
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Owner of Dragosani's right side.
Carpal \'Tunnel
7,193 posts
Location: in the trees
7,193 posts
Location: in the trees
Posted:
welcome to HoP chi
A good tip i'd give to any beginner would be to get some long socks, a few plastic sandwich bags and some rice.
put them all together and you have your very own sock poi
happy spinning
welcome to HoP chi A good tip i'd give to any beginner would be to get some long socks, a few plastic sandwich bags and some rice.
put them all together and you have your very own sock poi
happy spinning
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42 posts
Location: Brissie
42 posts
Location: Brissie
Posted:
hey!!! welcome to HoP!!
hey!!! welcome to HoP!!
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newbie
2 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
newbie
2 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
Thanks all for the welcome
Pretz, I've dabbled in a few martial arts... done ninjutsu (first martial art... still unlearning a few bad habits from it!), kung fu, judo, akido, free style (ie boxing)... learnt a bit of "kendo" (technically ninjanto) as part of ninjutsu, and mucked around with karma (pair of sickles) and sai (pair of "forks") a bit, which i've found really help out with fire twirling.
ravehead - thanks for the tip I've pulled out a bit of chain and have been swinging that around a bit, the sock is probably a little less destructive though Any particular tips as to what is good to start on? (poi? twirling stick? short/long staff?)
Love the free lessons on this site! (has really sped the learning process!) Hopefully I can have some photos to put up in the near future (when I reach melb!)
Thanks all for the welcome
Pretz, I've dabbled in a few martial arts... done ninjutsu (first martial art... still unlearning a few bad habits from it!), kung fu, judo, akido, free style (ie boxing)... learnt a bit of "kendo" (technically ninjanto) as part of ninjutsu, and mucked around with karma (pair of sickles) and sai (pair of "forks") a bit, which i've found really help out with fire twirling.
ravehead - thanks for the tip
I've pulled out a bit of chain and have been swinging that around a bit, the sock is probably a little less destructive though Any particular tips as to what is good to start on? (poi? twirling stick? short/long staff?)Love the free lessons on this site! (has really sped the learning process!) Hopefully I can have some photos to put up in the near future (when I reach melb!)
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Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
2,666 posts
Location: Preston, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hi-de-hi
Theres a nice website which could give you rextra inspiration in poi move its called mots place , by the way mmmm cheddar
*takes a bite out of cheddar* my favourite cheese.
Hi-de-hi
Theres a nice website which could give you rextra inspiration in poi move its called mots place , by the way mmmm cheddar
*takes a bite out of cheddar* my favourite cheese. Chief adviser to the Pharaoh, in one very snazzy mutli-coloured coat
'Time goes by so slowly for those who wait...' - Whatever Happend To Baby Madonna?
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Sneaking
1,207 posts
Location: Free falling through time, United Kingdom
Sneaking
1,207 posts
Location: Free falling through time, United Kingdom
Posted:
to HoP, would you like some cheesecake?
If your into staff, I found that learning with a somewhat shorter staff was easier (about 5ft).
to HoP, would you like some cheesecake?If your into staff, I found that learning with a somewhat shorter staff was easier (about 5ft).
Shoot for the moon, even if you miss you land among the stars
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fluffy mess
197 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
fluffy mess
197 posts
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hey honey
Hey honey
"I want to know if you can see beauty even when it's not pretty, every day,and if you can source your own life from its presence.." - Oriah Mountain Dreamer
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still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
still can't believe it's not butter
6,978 posts
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Posted:
welcome cheddar! i can help u out with finding melb meets. i sometimes DBA in MSSQL 97/2k and have some fire wushu weapons - let's practice with fire some time!
welcome cheddar! i can help u out with finding melb meets. i sometimes DBA in MSSQL 97/2k and have some fire wushu weapons - let's practice with fire some time!
Laugh Often, Smile Much, Post lolcats Always
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sneaky little kitty
251 posts
Location: Missouri, USA
sneaky little kitty
251 posts
Location: Missouri, USA
Posted:
Don't eat the newbies!
Written by: Brit_Joe
by the way mmmm cheddar
Don't eat the newbies!
you want the truth? you can't handle the truth!
mmmmm...cheesecake
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