dedication?

BboyDino · **dedication? -** 02-20-2009, 03:05 AM

Okay so,
I am in LOVE with the idea of toprocking and freezes
like, I can toprock for about..6-7 songs at a time? and never get bored xD
but when I start doing footwork..
I unno, I guess I just get kinda .. meh. :\
and if you tell me to just look for more inspiration stuff
I already watch ALOT of vids on bboy born and them :x
so what can I do to keep more focused on footwork?

B-B0Y · 02-20-2009, 03:31 AM

it depends on what you plan to do, if you plan on competing then you gotta learn footwork anyways.

imho, you shouldn't push yourself too hard, otherwise you're gonna end up doing sumthing that you don't wanna do (in this case being the footwork), and naturally it probably wont come out that great cuz you're forcing yourself to do something you don't like.

you can try to influence your footwork, with the same ideas you have with your toprocks.

don't just watch the well known ppl who do footwork, sometimes you'll see 1 thing that looks nice from sum unknown person and you can make it your own, and as you keep collecting certain things from numerous ppl, all those ideas will combine into your own version of footwork, and you'll like that footwork because it's what you wanted.

when you enjoy it you will do so much better than forcing yourself when you don't like it, so have fun when playing around with new ideas.

Bboy-Supreme · 02-20-2009, 11:36 AM

you found an aspect you love to do. things will build naturally so don't rush it

FootLoose · 02-20-2009, 12:31 PM

like the others mention, just keep doing what u love and if u want more inspiration, I suggest to go to a jam and look at all the varieties of style...its easier to learn there then on youtube imo

XBboyWindX · 02-20-2009, 12:36 PM

FIRST.. you can start watching non-born videos lol... born's not the only bboy that has nice foundation.. lol

and..

Originally Posted by FootLoose

like the others mention, just keep doing what u love and if u want more inspiration, I suggest to go to a jam and look at all the varieties of style...its easier to learn there then on youtube imo

Yes! Exactly! So freakin' true....

MaDD · 02-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Originally Posted by BboyDino

Okay so,
I am in LOVE with the idea of toprocking and freezes
like, I can toprock for about..6-7 songs at a time? and never get bored xD
but when I start doing footwork..
I unno, I guess I just get kinda .. meh. :
and if you tell me to just look for more inspiration stuff
I already watch ALOT of vids on bboy born and them :x
so what can I do to keep more focused on footwork?

You have to get good enough at it that you realize how its exactly as fun and free as toprock is. Footwork can be the hardest part of breaking to get into, its not as hard to get basics as power but it doesn't give you that immediate gratification of "HEY I CAN SPIN AROUND AND LOOK COOL!" it requires significantly more effort to get to the musical level and variability of toprock but if you're willing to dedicate yourself and that time you won't regret it. Footwork is still probably my favorite overall aspect of breaking, there's just something about flying on the floor that you just can't beat.

Bboy-Supreme · 02-20-2009, 02:01 PM

[quote=XBboyWindX;1162976]FIRST.. you can start watching non-born videos lol... born's not the only bboy that has nice foundation.. lol
QUOTE]

I recommend you look at beast!!! he knows his toprock and his freezes well. look at him and see how much he kicks ass.

I would also recommend Noodle/Katsu but i wanna try keep away from the koreans. look at Focus then

MaDD · 02-20-2009, 02:22 PM

You guys should really be able to name people with good footwork that aren't from BC one or Korea... Its kind of sad/depressing if you can't...

Here's a short list for you.

Puzzles
Bridge
Ken Swift
Mike Murda
Lego
Maegus
Storm
Smurf

You'll get 100 more if you put just the minimal amount of time into looking for them.

yell-O · 02-20-2009, 02:30 PM

i still hate footwork

NiSenNen · 02-20-2009, 09:55 PM

I do toprock footwork power everything. I love every aspect of breaking.

BboyDino · 02-20-2009, 10:49 PM

haha thanks so much guys! (:
and no , i dont really just look at born's vids lol XD
and ooh, thanks madd,
i LOVE ken swift (:

Freydom · 02-20-2009, 10:58 PM

Although it IS good to be happy and passionate about one aspect (i'm with you on the toprock loving), make sure you don't deny any other part of b-boying.
For instance, for the last 6 months i've been working on toprock/footwork. My freezes fell short, and my sets usually have close to the same endings.

Practice everything, really. Practice power too; if I had gotten windmills back then who knows what I'd be doing now, but I didn't. So I'm working on them now.
But, enjoy yourself! Toprock is definitely something that's fun and expressive.

Just giving a fair warning, man.

For some good lovin' foundation, you'll want to look up REDFOOT.
Definitely my favorite bboy, because he has sick and fast foundational footwork.
And it's faaaast.


BboyDino Member Respect: 1 Posts: 86 Join Date: Jul 2008	dedication? - 02-20-2009, 03:05 AM Okay so, I am in LOVE with the idea of toprocking and freezes like, I can toprock for about..6-7 songs at a time? and never get bored xD but when I start doing footwork.. I unno, I guess I just get kinda .. meh. :\ and if you tell me to just look for more inspiration stuff I already watch ALOT of vids on bboy born and them :x so what can I do to keep more focused on footwork?
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B-B0Y Member Respect: 1.5 Posts: 415 Join Date: Jul 2008	02-20-2009, 03:31 AM it depends on what you plan to do, if you plan on competing then you gotta learn footwork anyways. imho, you shouldn't push yourself too hard, otherwise you're gonna end up doing sumthing that you don't wanna do (in this case being the footwork), and naturally it probably wont come out that great cuz you're forcing yourself to do something you don't like. you can try to influence your footwork, with the same ideas you have with your toprocks. don't just watch the well known ppl who do footwork, sometimes you'll see 1 thing that looks nice from sum unknown person and you can make it your own, and as you keep collecting certain things from numerous ppl, all those ideas will combine into your own version of footwork, and you'll like that footwork because it's what you wanted. when you enjoy it you will do so much better than forcing yourself when you don't like it, so have fun when playing around with new ideas.
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BboyDino Member Respect: 1 Posts: 86 Join Date: Jul 2008	02-20-2009, 10:49 PM haha thanks so much guys! (: and no , i dont really just look at born's vids lol XD and ooh, thanks madd, i LOVE ken swift (:
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Freydom Tired. Respect: 2 Posts: 842 Join Date: Mar 2008	02-20-2009, 10:58 PM Although it IS good to be happy and passionate about one aspect (i'm with you on the toprock loving), make sure you don't deny any other part of b-boying. For instance, for the last 6 months i've been working on toprock/footwork. My freezes fell short, and my sets usually have close to the same endings. Practice everything, really. Practice power too; if I had gotten windmills back then who knows what I'd be doing now, but I didn't. So I'm working on them now. But, enjoy yourself! Toprock is definitely something that's fun and expressive. Just giving a fair warning, man. For some good lovin' foundation, you'll want to look up REDFOOT. Definitely my favorite bboy, because he has sick and fast foundational footwork. And it's faaaast.
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Bboy-Supreme Relationship Problems FTW Respect: 3 Posts: 2,917 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow	02-20-2009, 11:36 AM you found an aspect you love to do. things will build naturally so don't rush it
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FootLoose Member Respect: 1 Posts: 134 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ottawa	02-20-2009, 12:31 PM like the others mention, just keep doing what u love and if u want more inspiration, I suggest to go to a jam and look at all the varieties of style...its easier to learn there then on youtube imo


Bboy-Supreme Relationship Problems FTW Respect: 3 Posts: 2,917 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow	02-20-2009, 02:01 PM [quote=XBboyWindX;1162976]FIRST.. you can start watching non-born videos lol... born's not the only bboy that has nice foundation.. lol QUOTE] I recommend you look at beast!!! he knows his toprock and his freezes well. look at him and see how much he kicks ass. I would also recommend Noodle/Katsu but i wanna try keep away from the koreans. look at Focus then
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