Day 3: The Half Flower Breakdown

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Focus entirely on the half flower, the most utilized technique in the WeaponUP series. Day 3 is dedicated to breaking down and mastering the building blocks of this essential movement. Requirements: Sword, mat, water bottle. Pre-Class Setup: Set up your space to allow for full range of motion and have your sword ready.

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hadhafang 3 days ago

To anyone struggling, break your movements down into steps. Only practice bringing your arm down and behind your back, visualize pulling your sword from its sheath and arch it around in front of you. Then combine.

dannieb 30 days ago

This one is so fun. But I think I giggled the whole time because I kept smacking myself. I really felt it in my wrist and arms and shoulders.

dhc3uviq about 1 month ago

Is there a way to change the video settings so its mirrored? Im having trouble visualizing

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sabinastorberg Staff about 1 month ago

Yes you can click the little two triangles facing each other and that will show you the mirrored version!

nectargoddess about 1 month ago

Ok I absolutely love this breakdown. I picked it up pretty quick because of that specifically!

thewonderlusterwarrior about 1 month ago

DAY 3: Today I practiced with a wooden deco bar instead of the remote (still counting the days until my sword arrives 🥲), and it felt much smoother despite being much heavier. Curiously, I was able to pick it up more easily with my left hand than with my right, and after I had it internalized and switched hands, it flowed flawlessly on my right. Today felt good and refreshing. I wished it had been a little longer, but I think this desire for more will motivate me to come back to practice tomorrow. The deco bar says, “Home is where the heart is,” and I found that very appropriate for this moment in my life, for what I’m leaning on to get through it, and for what this practice represents to me. AG

jillyhynes about 1 month ago

My left side feels so goofy! More motivation to practice

amcm about 1 month ago

If you're having trouble (like me), you can slow the video down to .5 and even .25 speed! It helped me so much.

o4t9hpj2 about 2 months ago

This one was so much easier then the infinity flower

kittymama about 2 months ago

I'm loving this! Started slow but practiced moves even walking around. It gets easier.

rae_littlestar about 2 months ago

It took me a little bit to figure out how to rotate my shoulder so that the sword would go behind me properly before starting the arc; it's like you wrap the sword around your body as you do it. It feels elegant...and maybe just a little bit sexy. ;) I'm definitely feeling it in my biceps, triceps, and rotator cuffs after practicing for an hour. I'm really looking forward to learning and integrating the full body movements. You Rock, Sabina!

4tlnpgmh about 2 months ago

oh this was one tricky. I can't wait to have my sword . This is fun.

patience 2 months ago

Once I slowed down and took it step by step, it became more comfortable and very enjoyable. I even caught myself smiling!

z5y1oqlm 2 months ago

I'm using a wooden boken. It seems super awkward going behind. Does sword length affect being able to do this smoothly?

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patience 2 months ago

Even with the WeaponUp sword, it still feels super awkward (like a chicken wing) to me, and I'm also just beginning. But I think the flexibility will come.