[AndrewMode]

http://www.bboy.org/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=13147

I just uploaded a video of one of my first kip-ups. My bed turned out to be a good place to learn. I find that in order to get up I have to really kick hard, making sure that I kick in a diagonal direction. So for anyone just getting started my video should give you an idea of some of the basics. Now I just have to get the courage to try one on my rock hard floor.

If anyone has tips for me I would be happy to hear them.

[Break Master A]

I can already see your problem, dude. Your hands are all fine, but your legs are doing it wrong. First al all, your should kick MUCH harder, as hard as your possibly can. Secondly, y r u bending your legs? When your kick straighten them to max, then your kip-ups will look much phatter. Hope that helps.

Break Master

[jammyjay]

i have a question; what's with the name "kip up"?

[AndrewMode]

I can hardly do one. You think I know why its named that? I could make something up. Here goes.

It was popularized by patricidal breaker Kip Kinkle, before which it was known as the Kick Up.

[Break Master A]

Actually a kip up is also known as a Chinese Getup. It was invented by the Chinese Kung-Fu fighters. I heard that a Chinese dude invented it by trying to do a flip from ground or something, but f**ked up and landed on his legs. Since then it became a popular fighting type of move, which also passed onto Breakdance.

Break Master

[jammyjay]

to andrew-at least you can do one
to breakmaster- cool

[FlAreX]

kick up beds...NO!!!!! always practice stuff on the floor...

[genix]

he has a point, anyone can kip up on a bed, the springs etc give u so much extra leverage, atleast try it on the grass, or some other soft surface that is not going to assist you.

[AndrewMode]

You're right.
I can do kipups on a bed easily now but not on the ground. Unfortunately, I havn't practiced lately, so I havn't gotten it on the ground yet, but doing it on the bed helped me get started. At first I couldn't even do it on the bed. It was just to get me started.

[Trickz-Newb]

your technique isnt right.
go to my club540 page :

http://www.club540.com/member_profile.php?id=794

and download the video "stupid kipup" , i think it's a good kipup, my back dont even arched.

[ultraman__26]

u need to have more of tt sit up action and,u are ready 2 do on real ground.
pz

[L-kickers]

if u are 1st timer... and u have tried on the floor.. do it on the bed few times and then quit it... it gives u the idea on how to do it... then u practise it on the floor

[ultraman__26]

dun hesitate to kip.juz do it and u wun get hurt.
pz

[BlAcKMaGe]

I used to do them on my bed too, but when it comes to the floor it's totally different, because the bed gives you an extra boost that you won't have on a hard surface, so don't get used too much to that mattress and go practice on the floor!!!!!!!!

[Klawfinger]

Cheers.
Currently, I'm very good with kip ups.
The trick is kickin' hard with your legs in a diagonal way. Nowadays I can kick 'em vertically, wich I think is more stylish and allows ya to nearly land where ya back were layed down.

I think the bed isn't very good to start really, 'cause it'll do half the work for ya. That's not good, 'cause you'll have an higher odd of failing while doing it on the floor.
If ya are afraid of doing it on hard floor, do like I did when I first started: flat beach sand is great to train kip ups. Once you managed it there, you'll do it wherever ya want with great style, jumpin' high, since you won't have the sand burieing your back.

I actually learned alot of tricks on the beach. Flips and jumpi'n stuff...and your training while breathing some fresh hair and watching the sea, it's awesome.