| If you want to learn how to breakdance, here are | | | | As you develop your strength and flexibility (i'll get |
| some tips that will help you on your path, but first let | | | | into this in a sec) your body will be able to move in |
| me say... | | | | new ways, so you need to really get to understand |
| When you make the move to learn breakdancing, | | | | your own body and push the boundaries. Watch |
| you will be hit with an array of emotions. Enthusiasm | | | | other people and get some inspiration, but always be |
| will hit as you get excited and you will be anticipating | | | | unique and creative with your own moves. Look to |
| learning the 'power moves' such as flairs and | | | | incorporate your own transitions between moves and |
| headspins. But at the same time you will feel | | | | really develop your own flair. |
| overwhelmed as breakdancing is a tough hobby to | | | | 2. Develop Your Strength |
| take up, and to keep at, so have some compassion | | | | This may also seem obvious, but if you really want |
| toward yourself and some patience. | | | | to advance you need to put in the time before |
| At the end of the day, only your hardwork and | | | | practice and outside of practice to develop your |
| dedication will see you through. Many start out in | | | | strength. Use body weight exercises for strength as |
| their mid 20's, as it takes a real decision to start this | | | | all you need to do is hold your body weight. Trust |
| art form, so don't think you need to be a fresh teen | | | | me, some of the harder variations on pushups and |
| to begin, just pace yourself and hit the practice arena | | | | pull-ups the buff gym junkies wont be able to do, |
| - as 'Tomorrow's battle is won during today's | | | | look into these and make them a staple of your |
| practice', and in no time you will start seeing results. | | | | lifestyle. |
| Ok, so here are 3 key tips to help you along in your | | | | 3. Develop Your Flexibility |
| new lifestyle, on the path to expressing yourself | | | | Make sure you are always working at least 30mins |
| creatively with your own physical body, the lifestyle | | | | before practice to flex your muscles. Focus on the |
| of a breaker. | | | | key areas you will be using and really develop a |
| 1. Be Creative / Original | | | | flexibility that allows your muscles to fully extend, this |
| This may seem obvious, but some people don't | | | | will help prevent injury and add some freedom to |
| move outside their comfort zone and try new things. | | | | your moves. |