Lesson II: 07/02/2017 to 07/22/2017

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Post by Russell Jones »

I know that we are on volleys right now but in between trying to practice them I had another go at Lesson II.
https://youtu.be/Le98sD162Fc
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Russel, that's looking very good.

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Good job, Russel.
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Well done Russell, your combo looks very fluid and accurate!
I also liked your overhead horizontal combo and you did a fantastic job keeping both cracks on the horizontal plane!

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Post by Flemming Bo Christiansen »

Russel, it is really motivating to see what training does
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Post by Russell Jones »

Thanks guys. The change hands crossover in particular took a lot of practice for me before it started feeling right. Bearing in mind there's always room for continual improvement, I feel like I learned a lot from this exercise.

Flemming, I agree. I've been reading Ron Edwards book on how to make whips and in one section it refers to whip cracking and how it is not the kind of thing that can be taught with pictures. You just have to practice.
However I've found these challenge threads and everyone's contributions including yours motivating and beneficial. Thank you for that everyone :) and thank you Robby for making the exercise.

Enjoy your Sunday and keep crackin'!

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Post by Scott A. Cary »

Looking good, Russell!
I'll give it a try, Dad, but it's going to be really hard...kind of like trying to saw something in half using a banana.
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Thanks pal. Have a good one :)
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Russell, that's all coming along very well. (I find it a bit dark to see very clearly; nevertheless....)
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Hi Robert :) I was just thinking about you yesterday :)
Thank you sir. I think I need a camera person to film the video for me or find a better location. Sorry about the lighting issues.
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Post by Jyri Haveri »

I have practiced this for some time now and i tought i give it a try in a video.
I was not in hurry but some how i could not find the peace i wanted.
https://youtu.be/sMA_DkaxKDI
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Jyri, you are doing very well. Good job.
It will only get better from here.

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Ron's right, Jyri! You're doing well - just keep at it! :)
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Post by Jyri Haveri »

Thank you!!
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Post by Ben Varsek »

Excellent combo Jyri, very well done!

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Post by Scott A. Cary »

Nicely done, sir!
I'll give it a try, Dad, but it's going to be really hard...kind of like trying to saw something in half using a banana.
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Post by Jyri Haveri »

https://youtu.be/2xew-ap6uXk

I was out so i tryed this after too long time.
Bit too windy for a whip this light.
My right hand has gotten really dumb.
Stockwhips are not for me, i have to feel it roll.
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Jyri, I agree: I want to feel the whip roll out. A light stock whip doesn't give that feel - but then a light bullwhip doesn't, either. I like weight!
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Post by Jessie Edwards »

Who can do volleys? I am trying to do them with 2 whips. I just get going and the whip will kind of wrap around my arm. I try to conciously make a point to tilt the handle to the outside of my hand grip, but for some reason I'm still getting the wrap around?
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Post by Russell Jones »

Funny you should mention volleys, I was trying them yesterday with my bullwhip.
I still find it hard to maintain a consistent rhythm and they seem to peter out after about 4-5 cracks. To be honest I haven't really concentrated on them yet.
Nice work in your videos Jyri! I share your sentiment about stock whips. I find them harder to handle too. I'm trying to resist the urge to just return to my bullwhip and stick with figuring out the intricacy.
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