SPINNING ON YOUR HEAD

Posted by B-Fast Saturday, 28 February 1998, at 4:23 p.m
 
 

A rule of thumb for learning any move is to be comfortable in the
position before you actually attempt movement in that position. This is
especially true in head-spinning.

Before any "spinning" on your head can occur, you must locate your
balance point. This is called an Equilibrium.

The first step in locating your balance point is to perform a
head-stand. In a correct head-stand your knees are locked and your legs
are in-line with your torso. Your body should be perfectly in-line from
your head to your toes.

Now, if you can sustain this position infinitely, then you can move to
step two;

Practice moving your legs in different positions while keeping your
knees locked. This will help build strength in your neck and back.

Step 3 is the beginning of the movement. Perform a head-stand and move
your legs to a position that looks similar to a shaft and helicopter
blades. Ideally, your torso, and your legs should be in a 90 degree
angle. DO NOT SPIN YET. Next, SLOWLY attempt to WALK your body in a
circular motion while retaining your form. Be sure to keep your legs
spred. Practice this motion until you can successfully sustain momentum
in a circular motion. If you have done this correctly you have located
your "spinning " balance point for your taps. You should be able to
"walk" around rather quickly. If so, move to Step 4.

Step 4 if continuous movement. Get in the head-stand position as stated
above. Now, with your legs spread, knees lockeds, and body in-line;
attempt to whip your legs in a circle and catch and then whip again and
catch. Start slowly, your not Orko yet(w ink). You will most likely fall
down quite a few times before you can successfully tap continuously. If
you can do this, move to step 5.

Step 5: If you can perform the above step, whip your legs harder. Whip
them to a point where you do not have to tap every rotation. You should
be able to 'tap' every other rotation. Remember to keep your form. Legs
spread, knees locked, toes pointed. I f you feel comfortable move to
Step 6.

Step 6. If you can tap continuosly, it's time to let go. 'Tap' until you
feel you have attained sufficient momentum and let go!, you may only
"glide" 1-2 times if you are lucky. Keep practicing this and you should
be able to "glide" considerably well. Your glides may not have correct
form but that comes alot later.

Keeping your arms out might help you with your balance. Remember,
everyone is different. It took 2 1/2 months of practice at atleast 3
hours a day for me to get respectable taps. It takes time, don't get
frustrated. Before you attempt each step, visual ize as Kujo said. You
cannot perform physically what your mind cannot visualize mentally.

If you need more assitance Email me at [email protected].

Break-Fast