man... props. you really are motivated!!HXCFOOTBAG wrote:so only watch it if...
you want proof a fat guy can really do some good stuff when properly motivated
whats your name? its not in your signature.
Paul Austin's footbook
-
PegLegHolly
- Swashbuckler
- Posts: 2475
- Joined: 02 Aug 2006 17:43
- Location: Cleveland, OH
- Contact:
THIS IS A MUST READ
Jorden posted something in his blog, which I have copied below. I read it and I feel that this is such an important piece that everyone in this forum should read this and really think about what Jorden is trying to say here. Think about it and take some action, make a difference.
Jorden Moir wrote:
-=Friday July 13th, 2007=-
Confused.
About once or twice a month I feel the need to question my entire life and why the fuck I'm pushing so hard at footbag. Definitely feeling some of that now.
I know in my heart I want to give my life to this sport, and would have no regrets doing so. But inside me I feel the public out there really doesn't give a shit what I have to offer. To me I'm making the most of my time and not wasting it by picking up mundane or self-destructive habits. To the ignorant I'm really wasting my time, and the everyday life shit is what's important.
It's tough knowing the most successful circus performers and solo variety acts out there are in their mid to late 20s. I would give anything to be a successful performer and promote footbag that way. That's what I'm striving toward. But I know I would need more material. Way more. I would need to learn how to be universally funny and flirty and bombastic and all that other bullshit that I'm not. It kind of hurts knowing I still need 5 more years experience before I'm any more than a blip on the radar. People still patronize me and try to undercut what I charge because I'm just a kid. Not always, but sometimes. It sucks.
I'm going to be 20 in September. That's seems so old. Even though I've come a long way in the past 6 years it still feels like I was coasting most of the time. I could have done so much more to be well-adapted and not so introverted and inexperienced at life.
Another thing...
Freestyle footbag is headed in the wrong direction. Modified definitely perpetuates that. The trouble is all the wisdom and experience has been sucked out and replaced with many inexperienced and/or opinionated teenage players. The majority of people on this forum have a badly skewed view of what's important and don't get the big picture. This is probably what I find the most depressing/discouraging of all. It really disheartens me to see
1. squabbles about
- how many adds a trick is worth
- correct trick nicknames
- what gets xdex/pdx
This stuff is a reflection of the old and broken notation we currently use. It's meaningless, believe me. Use footbag as a means of expression, not as a calculator. Create art, not numbers. Adds are mainly what is holding back progression of style and trick innovation. Despite being 'World Champ' at shred 30, I think we need to either change or get rid of it. Like everyone says -- fuck adds. Besides, this system will be obsolete soon enough (hint hint).
2. so many off topic posts and threads. Do us a favour and play some video games if you don't want to contribute to the forum. It will add minutes to all of our lives. If you're on modified just to 'hang out', crack jokes and chat about non-footbag stories, movies or other trendy junk, please go elsewhere. That's not what the forum is here for. Kill time on your own time and don't waste our lives reading your word barf.
3. harsh criticisms of style instead of advice/positive encouragement. This drives me nuts. We're a sport where the serious players are few and far between. Does it make sense to flame and discourage a player that had the guts to post a video in the first place??? This is insane. To keep moving forward we can't be cutting someone up for playing a sport with such a steep learning curve. Keep it positive. You can say the same things and still aim to encourage and inspire instead of deterring people. Thoughtful posts please.
4. nobody trying to promote footbag or themselves as players. Take the time spent wasted on Modified to get some professional photos taken of yourself. Enter talent shows. Perform at fairs and school events. Pimp up your myspace site to promote yourself to businesses. Practice in a public place and hand out flyers or business cards. Most importantly, make videos that promote you and are directed to the general public!! (Look at my promo vid to get some ideas) Take a look at the bigger picture and do your part. Everyone can make a difference in the promotion of footbag, regardless of age. Who knows -- maybe you could even play footbag as a living if you play your cards right!! How cool would that be? Challenge yourself.
That's a load off. I would love to see Modified used as an outlet for people to learn. To learn about how to do the tricks that can lead to other new and exciting tricks. To learn about the boundaries of human possibility as to what can be done with a footbag, and players challenging the realm of possibility. To learn about how better to promote ourselves so that we can become sponsored and practice. Practice knowing that all the hard work we've put in won't be unnoticed or unappreciated in the end.
Before I go to bed, one piece of advice about style and faster progression:
Don't dwell on what is tried and true. What I mean are the tricks and links you have mastered and can do in your sleep. Instead, dwell on the tricks that are slightly out of reach. The ones that can't quite be called on by muscle memory. Aim your sessions towards practicing only these tricks and links (after your warm up of tried and true, of course). This will be challenging. And guess what -- you'll be frustrated. Extremely frustrated. If you can't get the trick, simply dip down and do it less one element. Master this with perfect form. Come back and try your harder trick. Tell yourself that getting closer to the move/link is still a success. It's a success because you are doing one thing -- progressing. Try your move, dip down and come back again. Do this over and over and don't stop till you get it. This is what will make you a better and smarter player, with faster and more noticeable improvement. The only limit to your game will be your imagination -- I truly believe that.
Good night Modified.
Keep it real.
Jorden
Jorden posted something in his blog, which I have copied below. I read it and I feel that this is such an important piece that everyone in this forum should read this and really think about what Jorden is trying to say here. Think about it and take some action, make a difference.
Jorden Moir wrote:
-=Friday July 13th, 2007=-
Confused.
About once or twice a month I feel the need to question my entire life and why the fuck I'm pushing so hard at footbag. Definitely feeling some of that now.
I know in my heart I want to give my life to this sport, and would have no regrets doing so. But inside me I feel the public out there really doesn't give a shit what I have to offer. To me I'm making the most of my time and not wasting it by picking up mundane or self-destructive habits. To the ignorant I'm really wasting my time, and the everyday life shit is what's important.
It's tough knowing the most successful circus performers and solo variety acts out there are in their mid to late 20s. I would give anything to be a successful performer and promote footbag that way. That's what I'm striving toward. But I know I would need more material. Way more. I would need to learn how to be universally funny and flirty and bombastic and all that other bullshit that I'm not. It kind of hurts knowing I still need 5 more years experience before I'm any more than a blip on the radar. People still patronize me and try to undercut what I charge because I'm just a kid. Not always, but sometimes. It sucks.
I'm going to be 20 in September. That's seems so old. Even though I've come a long way in the past 6 years it still feels like I was coasting most of the time. I could have done so much more to be well-adapted and not so introverted and inexperienced at life.
Another thing...
Freestyle footbag is headed in the wrong direction. Modified definitely perpetuates that. The trouble is all the wisdom and experience has been sucked out and replaced with many inexperienced and/or opinionated teenage players. The majority of people on this forum have a badly skewed view of what's important and don't get the big picture. This is probably what I find the most depressing/discouraging of all. It really disheartens me to see
1. squabbles about
- how many adds a trick is worth
- correct trick nicknames
- what gets xdex/pdx
This stuff is a reflection of the old and broken notation we currently use. It's meaningless, believe me. Use footbag as a means of expression, not as a calculator. Create art, not numbers. Adds are mainly what is holding back progression of style and trick innovation. Despite being 'World Champ' at shred 30, I think we need to either change or get rid of it. Like everyone says -- fuck adds. Besides, this system will be obsolete soon enough (hint hint).
2. so many off topic posts and threads. Do us a favour and play some video games if you don't want to contribute to the forum. It will add minutes to all of our lives. If you're on modified just to 'hang out', crack jokes and chat about non-footbag stories, movies or other trendy junk, please go elsewhere. That's not what the forum is here for. Kill time on your own time and don't waste our lives reading your word barf.
3. harsh criticisms of style instead of advice/positive encouragement. This drives me nuts. We're a sport where the serious players are few and far between. Does it make sense to flame and discourage a player that had the guts to post a video in the first place??? This is insane. To keep moving forward we can't be cutting someone up for playing a sport with such a steep learning curve. Keep it positive. You can say the same things and still aim to encourage and inspire instead of deterring people. Thoughtful posts please.
4. nobody trying to promote footbag or themselves as players. Take the time spent wasted on Modified to get some professional photos taken of yourself. Enter talent shows. Perform at fairs and school events. Pimp up your myspace site to promote yourself to businesses. Practice in a public place and hand out flyers or business cards. Most importantly, make videos that promote you and are directed to the general public!! (Look at my promo vid to get some ideas) Take a look at the bigger picture and do your part. Everyone can make a difference in the promotion of footbag, regardless of age. Who knows -- maybe you could even play footbag as a living if you play your cards right!! How cool would that be? Challenge yourself.
That's a load off. I would love to see Modified used as an outlet for people to learn. To learn about how to do the tricks that can lead to other new and exciting tricks. To learn about the boundaries of human possibility as to what can be done with a footbag, and players challenging the realm of possibility. To learn about how better to promote ourselves so that we can become sponsored and practice. Practice knowing that all the hard work we've put in won't be unnoticed or unappreciated in the end.
Before I go to bed, one piece of advice about style and faster progression:
Don't dwell on what is tried and true. What I mean are the tricks and links you have mastered and can do in your sleep. Instead, dwell on the tricks that are slightly out of reach. The ones that can't quite be called on by muscle memory. Aim your sessions towards practicing only these tricks and links (after your warm up of tried and true, of course). This will be challenging. And guess what -- you'll be frustrated. Extremely frustrated. If you can't get the trick, simply dip down and do it less one element. Master this with perfect form. Come back and try your harder trick. Tell yourself that getting closer to the move/link is still a success. It's a success because you are doing one thing -- progressing. Try your move, dip down and come back again. Do this over and over and don't stop till you get it. This is what will make you a better and smarter player, with faster and more noticeable improvement. The only limit to your game will be your imagination -- I truly believe that.
Good night Modified.
Keep it real.
Jorden
I made some pretty good progress today. C L I C K FOR V I D E O
you should really be working on your string length. I hope I don't sound like a jerk when i say that but that will help you lose weight and make you really good. I am a large footbager as well and i know i need to work on my string length as well in order to lose weight and get better. you can his some really advanced stuff but if you don't know how to put a string together you look like a weak player. I know it doesn't sound like much fun but clipper>mirage>legover rpt is really important and will teach you how to control the bag with out tilting (doing toes)there are many other tiltless drills out there that will teach you the same thing. I'm sure your already thinking about diet but if you want my advice just ask.
Drew Martin
yeah man, go ahead, let me know what you know about diet and exercise, I have been running, shredding, completely changed my lifestyle of eating, only been drinking water, taking vitamins and fish oil everyday, let me know, Im down, I wanna look like some of these dudes and be able to rip like some of these dudes, so I'm down.
A pro golfer was at the driving range with some onlookers. The pro stepped up, drove the golf ball 300 yards +. one of the onlookers came up and said, man, id do anything to be able to drive a golf ball like you.
the pro said, are you willing to get up at 5am EVERY morning and hit bucket after bucket after bucket of balls? are you willing to drive golf balls until your hands bleed and then tape them up and keep driving more golf balls? are you willing to do what it takes? if you are then that is what you will have to do to drive a golf ball like I can, because that is what it is going to take.
have you seen vasek shred lately? he practices 8 hours a day.
seen jorden? he is pushing the human limits on the sport.
if you want what they got, you gotta do what they do.
are we willing?
A pro golfer was at the driving range with some onlookers. The pro stepped up, drove the golf ball 300 yards +. one of the onlookers came up and said, man, id do anything to be able to drive a golf ball like you.
the pro said, are you willing to get up at 5am EVERY morning and hit bucket after bucket after bucket of balls? are you willing to drive golf balls until your hands bleed and then tape them up and keep driving more golf balls? are you willing to do what it takes? if you are then that is what you will have to do to drive a golf ball like I can, because that is what it is going to take.
have you seen vasek shred lately? he practices 8 hours a day.
seen jorden? he is pushing the human limits on the sport.
if you want what they got, you gotta do what they do.
are we willing?
HXCFOOTBAG wrote:A pro golfer was at the driving range with some onlookers. The pro stepped up, drove the golf ball 300 yards +. one of the onlookers came up and said, man, id do anything to be able to drive a golf ball like you.
the pro said, are you willing to get up at 5am EVERY morning and hit bucket after bucket after bucket of balls? are you willing to drive golf balls until your hands bleed and then tape them up and keep driving more golf balls? are you willing to do what it takes? if you are then that is what you will have to do to drive a golf ball like I can, because that is what it is going to take.
ohhhhh! intense!!! thats a really awesome little story...someone should make one for footbag...Jorden?! where are you old buddy?! that would be awesome and stupendous.....like " a pro footbagger walked up to a circle of shredders on the street. He set the bag with furious power and hit link after amazing link. Nemesis>Ducking spinning FS Genesis>FS clownface> Ducking spinning Super Nemesis swirl >Big apple sauce. One of the young shredders from the circle came up to the man and said, i'd be willing to do anything to be able to shred like you... {insert here motivating speach on the pains of footbag and what it takes to be a pro. shredding for hours, rolling ankles, breaking legiments, going to tourny's, buying equiptment, never being good enough for your self, and other various physical and psychological pains.
edit: as you can see in the general footbag section. i posted my own creation.
hope you enjoy
Ben Rea
allright, 6:30 is nowhere near 5 am. but...
clipper > Mirage > legover > clipper > mirage > legover > clipper > mirage > legover > clipper > drop
also, I have decided to go on a 72 hr juice fast to detox my system.
also, I talked to the chiropractor about cost, $ 1300. in monthly payments. I said "what if i pay you in cash up front?"
$ 1000
sounds like a winner. 300 bucks is alot of bling baby.
are you willng?
clipper > Mirage > legover > clipper > mirage > legover > clipper > mirage > legover > clipper > drop
also, I have decided to go on a 72 hr juice fast to detox my system.
also, I talked to the chiropractor about cost, $ 1300. in monthly payments. I said "what if i pay you in cash up front?"
$ 1000
sounds like a winner. 300 bucks is alot of bling baby.
are you willng?
Received a Tough Twelve Footbag today. The Tough Twelve Footbag has no need to break in, which means instant shredability. No Bounce, No Roll. ready to stall 'n' haul right out of the package! a great bag for a great price.
Tough Twelve Session:
Clip> Flip stepping legover> Clip> Stepping legover
No possible way I would be able to land new stuff in a string with one o' them "some assembly required" bags (break in)
Tough Twelve Session:
Clip> Flip stepping legover> Clip> Stepping legover
No possible way I would be able to land new stuff in a string with one o' them "some assembly required" bags (break in)
really quick, make sure you eat first thing in the morning, if your going to eat fats and carbs do it then don't do it late. Eat a small amount 4 or 5 times a day and the smallest thing you eat should be your dinner, if you do this your body really starts to process the food and burn a lot of calories. If you keep your shred tiltless for now you will see wonders in your control and string length and you will see tons of weight loss. for real the pounds will melt off. I used to eat two small or medium meals a day and shred hard twice a week with no results, I started eating more often and less at night and I lost 10-15 pounds really quick, my weakness beer i can't resist a night out with friends. hope this helps. I work too much or else you would get more advice.
Drew Martin
Tough Twelve Promo Video
you must watch this in FULL SCREEN
Ben, I will delete this immediately if you request.
you must watch this in FULL SCREEN
Ben, I will delete this immediately if you request.
