Figure 8 combinations 2/14/2017 to 2/24/2017

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You are definitely getting better Russel.
Nice extended combination. It might be what Mr. Robert is seeing is the wrist loop sticking out on a couple of overhead throws.
It too looked to me like you were griping the handle, but upon further review it might be that loop I am seeing.

Good Job.

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Robert Gage wrote:But, as I said, Russell, I can't see exactly what you're doing now! :)

It does look, though, as if you're clutching it very tightly. Try to relax....
Thanks Robert, I was aware of what you said, I found it interesting though because since starting to crack and being conscious of holding the knot and not the handle, I have concentrated more on the thong and not how I was holding the whip.
It was good that you brought that up though. It was a good reminder to try and be aware of everything I thought.
I'll remember what you said about how tightly to hold a whip too.
Thank you gentlemen for your continued correspondence and guidance :)
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Russell, it's a real pleasure! :)
'Less is often more!'
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Post by Ben Varsek »

Thank you for sharing your practice video Mr. Jones and congratulations on your progress !!!

I've noticed that you tend to move the handle of the whip to the 9 o'clock position instead of the 12 o'clock position when you're doing the circus crack.


Today's stormy weather forced me to practice inside my appartment (again :( ). I can't wait to have an outdoor practice again since I've practiced several new combinations on my stick practice and I want to see if can do those combinations with a whip.


All the best
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Ben, I hope the weather cooperates with you soon.
The " Stick of Death" is a valid visualization tool. It works for me.

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Post by Fritz Ehlers »

Looking good Russel. That's quite a long whip too.
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Post by Fritz Ehlers »

Hopefully this weekend I'll get a video in. I could do one with a shorter whip maybe,.... my little backyard is pretty tiny but it should be alright.
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Post by Russell Jones »

I notice I am finding the reverse circus harder to pull off all of a sudden. I need to break that down too.
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In my practice today, I got to play with some wind... yea!
It's coming along but it's far from where I want it to be.

Tomorrow is the last day for this part of the challenge.

The next on Vol. II is "10 cracks in a row" which we will begin on 2/25 and end on 3/6
I will have to review the CD again and see which cracks this might contain.

I will post the results and the new topic and start a new thread for this one.

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Today is the final day of the Figure 8 combinations.
I had a lot of fun in the wind again. :)

Here's the video from day 1.
https://youtu.be/tRv2ObwUTg0

Here' the video for day 10.
https://youtu.be/qi0MB5hbQeY

There's some improvement but the rear part of the slow 8 still is not being done right, in my opinion.... among other points as well.
It is indeed a work in progress and will continue in the future for sure.

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Ron, it's not perfect (yet!) but it's really coming along! Your perseverance is absolutely commendable -a fine example and a real inspiration to all of us! (And I am deeply envious of you having your very own space in which to practise!)
'Less is often more!'
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Mr. Robert, it is indeed a luxury to have a practice space at home.
I do tend to take it and the weather for granted.
I am blessed in so many ways.

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Post by Johnny Pell »

It looks great to me Mr Ron. I agree with Mr Robert, you are definitely an inspiration. Thanks for all you do. I am still not consistent with the fast 8 I can do it but I can't do it well enough to transition in to anything else. Still a work in progress.
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Post by Russell Jones »

Thanks Ron. You can see a definite improvement between the two clips.
Ten days goes so fast!

Onto the 10 crack combo!
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Post by Russell Jones »

I have two final video's of my contribution to the 'Figure eight' combo.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfSq-zu ... WYUgWnECGZ

and

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82RcWil ... WYUgWnECGZ

Cheers.
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Post by Ron May »

For such a long whip that's looking nice. That "Tank" flows well.
You have improved and that's the point of this whole exercise. :)

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Post by Johnny Pell »

Russell I can see an improvement as well. The whole combo just seemed like the transitions were more fluid. I liked that you came back and showed a different view on the second video. Thanks Russell.
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Post by Russell Jones »

Thank you Ron :)

The whip is an eight foot Keanu Shimaoka 'Indy Whip' It has been a very trustworthy and reliable tool to date.
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Post by Russell Jones »

Thank you very much for your kind comments Johnny.

Good luck with your whip practice! I hope your hand is healing up nicely.

Cheers mate
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Post by Johnny Pell »

Yes sir it's healing ok. I should get the stitches out in 3 days.
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