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Poi: Diagonal Planes Tutorial

ase x — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 22:33:34 +0000

Fun new concepts on advancing your tech style called Diagonal Plane Bending. It involves the techniques of plane bending mixed in with tilting the angle you spin your poi at. Great tutorial by Zan Moore.

Charlie’s 9 Square Poi Theory!

Exuro — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:34:18 +0000

Charlie has recently released a ten video collection on his 9 square poi theory.
Teaching this theory at WildFire prompted him to place these ideas onto youtube for all of us to enjoy!
Every one of the lessons is well thought out and has real world references to describe the motions and behaviors of poi spinning. An excellently worded set of lessons, eeven the most experienced spinner will be sure to gain knowledge from these videos.

The intro video is here, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_jpE31_9DE

And this video is the first lesson.

Double Staff Hybrids by MCP!

Exuro — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:17:05 +0000

Meg has compiled quite a load of double staff hybrids into this video, and many transitions between them.
Many of these are difficult to wrap the old noggin around so don’t be afraid to watch this a few times.

Learn How To Poi – Behind the Back (BTB) Weave Tutorial

Exuro — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 21:02:04 +0000

I recently put this tutorial on youtube,
If anyone has tutorial requests for any prop shoot me a message
or email me at Exuro@Insphyre.com

Nunchaku Threading

Pyrus — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 00:47:52 +0000

Threading is something I learned at a hip hop dance class. I applied the concept to nunchaku. Check it out and let me know what you think.

~Pyrus~

Introduction to Poi 101

ase_X — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 05:57:33 +0000

We are pleased to introduce you to the Art of Poi.

Learn How to do the Poi Inversion

ase_X — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 08:34:16 +0000

This is our first of many tutorials on the spinning arts. This lesson is based on learning the poi inversion. We talk about prerequisites for the move as well as variations. It ends with a challenge to you, to see how long you can do an inversion for. Check out the contest section on insphyre.com and submit your footage!! Winner gets a free pair of sock poi!

Basic Spinning Logics and Terms

ase_X — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:29:07 +0000

There are many aspects to spinning and the basic terms and logics applies to every single spinning art form. A universal set of rules if you may. If you have been spinning for awhile you already know most of these terms, but it never hurts to check em out again.

180’s
Turning your body 180 degrees. When you do a 180 you turn so you are now doing the opposite direction that you just turned from.
This will help you learn all the reverse versions of your moves.

360s
A full 360 rotation.

BTB (behind the back)
Any move done behind your back.

Contact
Any kind of moves where the object is released from your hands and then balanced with any part of your body or object.

Directions
Forward Motion
If you were spinning like a regular jump rope you are said to be spinning forward. From behind your head, to in front of your head, to your knees to your feet and jumping, and back behind you again.

Reverse
is the opposite of Forward Motion

F&R/R&F
One going forward one going reverse.

Extensions
When your arms are fully extended.

Planes
The 3 spacial dimensions that you can spin cleanly in. X, Y, Z. They are known as the ceiling/floor, side, and wall planes.

Same Time
This is where both objects are going in the same motion and same exact timing.

Split Time
This is where one object is going in the same motion as the other but the timing is completely opposite.

UTL (Under The Leg)
When objects go between or through your legs.

Wallplane
The plane that the objects swing in, in front of you. If you are standing so you are facing a wall, that is the same plane as wallplane.

Moves Section Updated (Poi)

ase_X — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:57:30 +0000

There are some new moves that I have added in The Zone. One highlight is a new idea and concept called Poi Hand Switching. Its a move where the poi switch hands while in motion, it makes for a great transitions. There will be more updates to follow and hopefully we will be able to start a new move tutorial every week or two. There are also new products we just developed and they are going through some vigorous testing and will be added very soon, as long as it meets with our standards. Until then, keeps it spinnin’

Poi Wibbles: Part II

ase_X — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 10:00:16 +0000

Matt Terry, of spherculism.net, continues to explain “poi twists or wibbles.” He was the inventor of this new set of moves and now more people are adapting to this form of poi. I still myself am amazed by it. It looks like some kind of f@#$’n illusion. Its like he goes into data mode when he is counting the twists. Be amazed and watch….

AS always, send in your vids! And tell your starter stories in the forums, everyone loves a good story of how you became that spinner you are today ;D