The tutorial “Whip Basics – A Beginners Guide” is available in PAL and NTSC.
Single DVD - Vol. I, II, III or IV:
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Volume I
This tutorial demonstrates and explains the five best known basic techniques:
Circus Crack, the Underhand, Forward, Horizontal & opposite Horizontal Crack.
It goes into detail on the various techniques and points out the most common
beginner mistakes. In the end, you will learn a combination of four cracks.
This instruction video focuses on people who are interested in the art of whip
cracking, but have never wielded a whip before. It’s a lesson for true beginners.
For advanced practitioners, this tutorial offers the chance to review one’s own basic
techniques in detail.
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Runtime: ~61 min.
Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Volume II
This Volume builds on Volume I’s foundation as the middle of
the “Whip Basics” trilogy. It explains the “Figure Eight” (fast &
slow Figure Eight), a variation of the Forward Crack, the Coach-
man’s Crack, a new 10-Crack-Routine and focuses on target work.
The in-depth demonstration of the various techniques once more
points out the trip hazards for beginners.
This tutorial, however, is only recommended to advanced stu-
dents, or those that have worked their way through Volume I
with success. And even if you’re already a seasoned whip cracker,
Robert Amper has some unique teaching methods that will give
you the tools to teach others.
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Runtime: ~52 min.
Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Volume III
As the third part of the “Whip Basics” series, Volume III directly
builds on Volume II, and among other things explains the Figure
Eight Overhead, how to safely turn during complex routines, and
also goes into detail on wrapping objects and persons safely. As
conclusion, the combinations from Volume I and Volume II will
be merged and extended into a Combination of 23 cracks.
This tutorial, however, is only recommended for advanced students, or those who have worked through Volumes I & II entirely
and successfully. In this tutorial, Robert Amper once more offers
hints and ideas to whip coaches and advanced students in order
to teach with success. Robert Amper tells you how to ask the
right questions, various things to watch out for and most of all
make an informed decision when buying a whip.
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Runtime: ~52 min.
Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Volume IV
One of the most successful whip tutorial series is continued in
Volume IV. While the frst three DVDs covered techniques around
the various cracks and routines, Volume IV looks at maintenance
and handling of whips. Volume IV tells you how to get leather
whips through the winter, how to make nylon or polyester crackers
and various methods to attach them and also explains in detail
how to change a fall without cutting your whip!
It will, moreover, give you hints to improve your own training and
an overview and illustration of various whip types. On top of that
it will give you tips and tricks for performances in stage shows,
TV appearances or presentations at a family BBQ. There’s no
reason not to perform professionally!
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Runtime: ~129 min.
The Compilation - the complete four disc set:
Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide
The Complete Edition (1 Box - 4 DVD's)
Please mind the safety advice on the DVD at all times.
Whips are not toys and should be treated with utter respect. Therefore beginners should guard their eyes and wear sturdy clothes! You don’t need a fireman’s helmet or a knight’s armour... But solid shoes, a jacket with long sleeves, trousers made out of solid frabrics and safety glasses.
