How to decide

Rile1 · **How to decide -** 07-23-2007, 06:35 PM

Ok I really love funkstyle, but I have a far greater passion for bboying. In battles I get hyped and just love it for breaking. Around here theres no one to even really session with for funk though. Im kinda in a crew for my breaking, and im a lil better than most people I session with, but I just love being able to pop anywhere I want to. So how can I decide on which more I should put practice in to. It's really hard to practice both when people expect so much from both styles(my schools really in to hip-hop). Sooo please help me decide guys <3
Thanks.

MrSander7x · 06:43 PM

Just do what Machine does... do both. Alot of bboys also do funkstyle because it helps them feel and react to beat better.

It shouldn't be about impressing people or doing what they want to see. It's all about developing your own style and becoming who you want to be. If you forget about what people in your school want... you'll have a better chance at greatness.

Rile1 · 07-23-2007, 06:48 PM

well its not just waht my school wants, I want to break more but its sooo much harder to learn and practice. Popping I could be shopping for groceries and still get practice in. It's just the matter of what I need to do to learn them better thats throwing me off. Im already way advanced in popping but im about intermediate when it comes to breaking. It just sucks only getting to practice breaking with my peoples at a session cuz theres no space at home

B-boy Jp · 07-23-2007, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rile1

well its not just waht my school wants, I want to break more but its sooo much harder to learn and practice. Popping I could be shopping for groceries and still get practice in. It's just the matter of what I need to do to learn them better thats throwing me off. Im already way advanced in popping but im about intermediate when it comes to breaking. It just sucks only getting to practice breaking with my peoples at a session cuz theres no space at home

Hmm you live in cali, good weather there most of the time ever fought of practicin outdoors ? come on get that box out from the garage and break lol XD and yeah, im sure you could ask some of the guys you session with if they wana get together sometime and practice by yourselves somewhere... like a studio or afterschool.

Rile1 · 07-23-2007, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by B-boy Jp

Hmm you live in cali, good weather there most of the time ever fought of practicin outdoors ? come on get that box out from the garage and break lol XD and yeah, im sure you could ask some of the guys you session with if they wana get together sometime and practice by yourselves somewhere... like a studio or afterschool.

yeah we usually sessioned at lunch or afterschool. And I could do that, but it's still a lot of work lol. I do always practice flips/new freezes outside though so its not too far away from a whole practice session. I'm just lazy I guess aha. Breaking keeps me a lil more in shape too I guess..

Bani · 07-23-2007, 10:28 PM

Who says you can't bboy while shopping for groceries?

Content · 07-23-2007, 10:34 PM

Yeah, but Bani, you're compact.

Rile1 · 07-24-2007, 11:07 AM

funny thing is I tried that once and ended up kicking a stack of oranges.. maybe I should only toprock?? Lol

RingerINC · 07-24-2007, 11:14 AM

maybe you shouldn't buy oranges.

B-boy Jp · 07-24-2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by RingerINC

maybe you shouldn't buy oranges.

Damn you really do think outside the box XD

Rile1 · 07-24-2007, 11:32 AM

*dies* I love oranges though

Well I kinda decided to focus more on bboying since the whole practicing anywhere thing with my popping doesnt really limit my time as much as I was thinking before, and knowing more bboys helps a lot too. So thanks for the advice u gave, and maybe keep telling more in case others ask the same question.

bboycrazy1 · 07-27-2007, 09:57 AM

yea man hang out with more bboys, n talk with them,. maybe they've been thru the same thing as you. Best thing is, just commit yourself to both, you'll eventually get better at both, just put your heart into them. and practice daily.

shigity · 07-27-2007, 09:50 PM

simple solution : when you can break, break. but for all other instances, such as when you're waiting in line, on the toilet, in the shower, etc. you can pop. or if theres not enough room next to your computer to break, just play some funk and start popping away

Mr.Bboy · 07-27-2007, 10:32 PM

Originally Posted by shigity

simple solution : when you can break, break. but for all other instances, such as when you're waiting in line, on the toilet, in the shower, etc. you can pop. or if theres not enough room next to your computer to break, just play some funk and start popping away

exactly.

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Rile1 Poppin Everday,Everywhere Respect: 1 Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newark CA	How to decide - 07-23-2007, 06:35 PM Ok I really love funkstyle, but I have a far greater passion for bboying. In battles I get hyped and just love it for breaking. Around here theres no one to even really session with for funk though. Im kinda in a crew for my breaking, and im a lil better than most people I session with, but I just love being able to pop anywhere I want to. So how can I decide on which more I should put practice in to. It's really hard to practice both when people expect so much from both styles(my schools really in to hip-hop). Sooo please help me decide guys <3 Thanks.


MrSander7x The Champ Respect: 9.5 Posts: 1,804 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Purdue University	07-23-2007, 06:39 PM Just do what Machine does... do both. Alot of bboys also do funkstyle because it helps them feel and react to beat better. It shouldn't be about impressing people or doing what they want to see. It's all about developing your own style and becoming who you want to be. If you forget about what people in your school want... you'll have a better chance at greatness. Last edited by MrSander7x : 07-23-2007 at 06:43 PM.
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Rile1 Poppin Everday,Everywhere Respect: 1 Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newark CA	07-23-2007, 06:48 PM well its not just waht my school wants, I want to break more but its sooo much harder to learn and practice. Popping I could be shopping for groceries and still get practice in. It's just the matter of what I need to do to learn them better thats throwing me off. Im already way advanced in popping but im about intermediate when it comes to breaking. It just sucks only getting to practice breaking with my peoples at a session cuz theres no space at home


Bani BBoy Bunny Respect: 8 Posts: 763 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Lake Forest	07-23-2007, 10:28 PM Who says you can't bboy while shopping for groceries?


Content I will chop you Respect: 3.5 Posts: 454 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melbourne	07-23-2007, 10:34 PM Yeah, but Bani, you're compact.
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Rile1 Poppin Everday,Everywhere Respect: 1 Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newark CA	07-24-2007, 11:07 AM funny thing is I tried that once and ended up kicking a stack of oranges.. maybe I should only toprock?? Lol


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Rile1 Poppin Everday,Everywhere Respect: 1 Posts: 244 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Newark CA	07-24-2007, 11:32 AM dies I love oranges though Well I kinda decided to focus more on bboying since the whole practicing anywhere thing with my popping doesnt really limit my time as much as I was thinking before, and knowing more bboys helps a lot too. So thanks for the advice u gave, and maybe keep telling more in case others ask the same question.


bboycrazy1 Full Member Respect: 1 Posts: 201 Join Date: Jun 2007	07-27-2007, 09:57 AM yea man hang out with more bboys, n talk with them,. maybe they've been thru the same thing as you. Best thing is, just commit yourself to both, you'll eventually get better at both, just put your heart into them. and practice daily.


shigity max power Respect: 4.5 Posts: 2,048 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: san marino	07-27-2007, 09:50 PM simple solution : when you can break, break. but for all other instances, such as when you're waiting in line, on the toilet, in the shower, etc. you can pop. or if theres not enough room next to your computer to break, just play some funk and start popping away
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