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4 posts
Location: Alberta
4 posts
Location: Alberta
Posted:
Hi all,
My introduction to Fire Twirling was watching a couple of videos on a totally unrelated forum 2 nights ago - up to that point, I was completely clueless! I had never seen anything like it before. I was enthralled and captivated by the fire dances and the endless glowing circles of flame.
After watching the videos a number of times and wiping the drool off my keyboard, I carefully eyed my YoYo's sitting so innocently on the desk (hardly a good substitute, but a decent quick fix). Found the lessons on here and played and discovered that this is alot of fun and at the same time calming and mediative.
I no longer use the YoYo's but homemade sock poi's (Note: bars of soap do NOT make good weights and have since been replaced with tennis balls).
I think I may be becoming addicted
So, a basic rundown of what I'm consistent with so far as found at the online lessons:
bwrd/fwrd/split swings
butterfly/giant butterfly
beginnings of alternate butterfly
beginnings of low wave
(modified) chasing the sun
basic turns
I know, hardly anything compared to the repetoire of you guys, but thought it'd be good to let you know where I'm at if you have any advice or whatnot.
So, a couple of noobie questions:
Is there anywhere where there's a comprehensive listing of common moves and their acronyms (and perhaps a description of the move)?
How would a beginner know if they're doing the moves correctly, especially if they have no IRL contact with another spinner? I'd hate to settle into any bad habits which would prevent me from progressing.
Well, this post has gotten much longer than anticipated so I better stop typing. I'm glad I found the site and forum!
-Bonita
Hi all,
My introduction to Fire Twirling was watching a couple of videos on a totally unrelated forum 2 nights ago - up to that point, I was completely clueless! I had never seen anything like it before. I was enthralled and captivated by the fire dances and the endless glowing circles of flame.
After watching the videos a number of times and wiping the drool off my keyboard, I carefully eyed my YoYo's sitting so innocently on the desk (hardly a good substitute, but a decent quick fix). Found the lessons on here and played and discovered that this is alot of fun and at the same time calming and mediative.
I no longer use the YoYo's but homemade sock poi's (Note: bars of soap do NOT make good weights and have since been replaced with tennis balls).
I think I may be becoming addicted
So, a basic rundown of what I'm consistent with so far as found at the online lessons:
bwrd/fwrd/split swings
butterfly/giant butterfly
beginnings of alternate butterfly
beginnings of low wave
(modified) chasing the sun
basic turns
I know, hardly anything compared to the repetoire of you guys, but thought it'd be good to let you know where I'm at if you have any advice or whatnot.
So, a couple of noobie questions:
Is there anywhere where there's a comprehensive listing of common moves and their acronyms (and perhaps a description of the move)?
How would a beginner know if they're doing the moves correctly, especially if they have no IRL contact with another spinner? I'd hate to settle into any bad habits which would prevent me from progressing.
Well, this post has gotten much longer than anticipated so I better stop typing. I'm glad I found the site and forum!
-Bonita
pure.simple.natural.
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6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
now available in "advanced"
6,086 posts
Location: Cornwall, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hey, welcome to HoP!!
Check out the poi moves section of the forum, you can join the rest of us in total confusion at some of the descriptions
You'll be pretty unlucky if you don't find anyone here willing to help you out.
Hey, welcome to HoP!!
Check out the poi moves section of the forum, you can join the rest of us in total confusion at some of the descriptions
You'll be pretty unlucky if you don't find anyone here willing to help you out.
My state of mind is not yours to define!
There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
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*slou?
6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
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6,555 posts
Location: Adelaide, Australia
Posted:
Hello there! welcome!
Hello there! welcome!
newbie
3 posts
Location: Alberta
3 posts
Location: Alberta
Posted:
Well, she's got me interested too.. as Bonita's Husband I've watched as she's slipped into this interesting new world. Trust me guys, she's addicted and in need of a 12 step program
I hope we've agreed that if she (or I) get's into the fire that the flame and the Kites stay seperate.
I used to train in Martial Arts (Shorin-Ryu) and my first love was my 6' Oak staff which I still have. I have a back injury and hope that poi and the staff movements will help with core and back strength.
ok, I'm done stealing your thread Bonita... uhh... you may need to make another set of Poi cuz uhhm... these are mine now!!!
I've got POI Yay!!!
-Ammon
Well, she's got me interested too.. as Bonita's Husband I've watched as she's slipped into this interesting new world. Trust me guys, she's addicted and in need of a 12 step program
I hope we've agreed that if she (or I) get's into the fire that the flame and the Kites stay seperate.
I used to train in Martial Arts (Shorin-Ryu) and my first love was my 6' Oak staff which I still have. I have a back injury and hope that poi and the staff movements will help with core and back strength.
ok, I'm done stealing your thread Bonita... uhh... you may need to make another set of Poi cuz uhhm... these are mine now!!!
I've got POI Yay!!!-Ammon
What We Do In Life, Echoes In Eternity. Strength and Honor.
newbie
4 posts
Location: Alberta
4 posts
Location: Alberta
Posted:
What?
No flamin' Adrenaline screaming across the night skies?!
No fun.
Thanks all for the welcome
(the poi are mine)
Written by: Ammon
I hope we've agreed that if she (or I) get's into the fire that the flame and the Kites stay seperate.
What?
No flamin' Adrenaline screaming across the night skies?!
No fun.
Thanks all for the welcome
(the poi are mine)
pure.simple.natural.
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Carpal \'Tunnel
3,099 posts
Location: Bideford and Bath, United Kingdom
Carpal \'Tunnel
3,099 posts
Location: Bideford and Bath, United Kingdom
Posted:
UCOF "evolution: Poi -> stick -> hoops -> devil stick -> juggling club -> juggling ball -> crayons."
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Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Mistress of Pink...Multicoloured
6,140 posts
Location: Over There, United Kingdom
Posted:
Hello
Do you like the colour pink?
Hello
Do you like the colour pink?
Never pick up a duck in a dungeon...
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.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
3,777 posts
Location: brizvegas, Australia
.:*distracted by shiny things*:.
3,777 posts
Location: brizvegas, Australia
Posted:
hiya! welcome to the nuthouse!! enjoy your stay!!
hiya! welcome to the nuthouse!! enjoy your stay!! do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and good to eat!
if at first you do succeed, try not to look too astonished!
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Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
This is prob one of the best sites to learn stuff but there are some others as well. Mots and Spherculism have some extra lessons.
Keeping neat planes is important to make it look good I reckon. It means your poi go through the plane they are meant to nice and neat. Sometimes a reflection can help you neaten up.
Hop is addictive as well..you have been warned.
This is prob one of the best sites to learn stuff but there are some others as well. Mots and Spherculism have some extra lessons.
Keeping neat planes is important to make it look good I reckon. It means your poi go through the plane they are meant to nice and neat. Sometimes a reflection can help you neaten up.
Hop is addictive as well..you have been warned.
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
newbie
4 posts
Location: Alberta
4 posts
Location: Alberta
Posted:
Hi all,
Hi Pink! Yes, I like the color Pink, and Purple & Green (my fave color combo)
About those planes Gnu - what are the names for what plane? How many planes are there? Oh, and I do watch my reflection to see how 'neat' I'm being - recognizing my non-dominate hand is quite sloppy compared to my dominate. Anyone else having to overcome this?
I haven't heard of Mots and Spherculism - where do I find more information on those sites (I'm presuming they're web sites)?
Thanks Gita and Yoni for the welcome
-Bonita
(1 of the 2 types of people that understand binary)
Hi all,
Hi Pink! Yes, I like the color Pink, and Purple & Green (my fave color combo)
About those planes Gnu - what are the names for what plane? How many planes are there? Oh, and I do watch my reflection to see how 'neat' I'm being - recognizing my non-dominate hand is quite sloppy compared to my dominate. Anyone else having to overcome this?
I haven't heard of Mots and Spherculism - where do I find more information on those sites (I'm presuming they're web sites)?
Thanks Gita and Yoni for the welcome
-Bonita
(1 of the 2 types of people that understand binary)
pure.simple.natural.
BRONZE Member
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Carpal \'Tunnel
5,814 posts
Location: Perth, Australia
Posted:
I have left hand spasticness. So if I watch in a mirror I can correct this.
Theres um...wall plane and a few others
Do you like pumpkins??
I have left hand spasticness. So if I watch in a mirror I can correct this.
Theres um...wall plane and a few others
Do you like pumpkins??
Is it the Truth?
Is it Fair to all concerned?
Will it build Goodwill and Better Friendships?
Will it be Beneficial to all concerned?
Im in a lonely battle with the world with a fish to match the chip on my shoulder. Gnu in Binnu in a cnu
newbie
4 posts
Location: Alberta
4 posts
Location: Alberta
Posted:
I like pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream. That's about it.
So daunting getting through the other posts with a thousand or so replies!
New repetoire:
bwrd/fwrd/split swings/crossovers
fwrd butterfly/giant butterfly/OTH butterfly
fwrd TTN
alternate butterfly/high wave
bwrd butterfly/low wave (rather sloppy still)
chasing the sun (both directions)
basic turns
some other stuff that I don't know the names of
some simple combo's of the above
Favorite repetitive move at the moment:
2 'punches' of TTN (a little more aggressive than 'sliding')
OTH Butterfly
(repeat, lather, rinse)
Rather smooth and cleansing - I like to inhale deeply with the TTN, then exhale with OTH Butterly (and it's 'unwind' in front of the body)
Anyone else incorporate breathing exercises with their spinning?
I like pumpkin pie with lots of whipped cream. That's about it.
So daunting getting through the other posts with a thousand or so replies!
New repetoire:
bwrd/fwrd/split swings/crossovers
fwrd butterfly/giant butterfly/OTH butterfly
fwrd TTN
alternate butterfly/high wave
bwrd butterfly/low wave (rather sloppy still)
chasing the sun (both directions)
basic turns
some other stuff that I don't know the names of
some simple combo's of the above
Favorite repetitive move at the moment:
2 'punches' of TTN (a little more aggressive than 'sliding')
OTH Butterfly
(repeat, lather, rinse)
Rather smooth and cleansing - I like to inhale deeply with the TTN, then exhale with OTH Butterly (and it's 'unwind' in front of the body)
Anyone else incorporate breathing exercises with their spinning?
pure.simple.natural.
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