Basic Flow 2.0 | STAFF SPINNING TUTORIAL FOR BEGINNERS | Michelle C. Smith

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  • The MOST IMPORTANT Staff Spinning Skill you will EVER learn!
    Forward Figure 8's: 01:16
    Reverse Figure 8's: 04:03
    Forward to Reverse: 08:17
    Reverse to Forward: 11:31
    Full Basic Flow: 14:03
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Komentáře • 348

  • @michelle-c-smith
    @michelle-c-smith  Před 2 lety +106

    Forward Figure 8's: 01:16
    Reverse Figure 8's: 04:03
    Forward to Reverse: 08:17
    Reverse to Forward: 11:31
    Full Basic Flow: 14:03

    • @yusufdho5269
      @yusufdho5269 Před 2 lety +1

      I Love you full

    • @AV8R_Surge
      @AV8R_Surge Před 2 lety +2

      These time tags are really useful! Danka!

    • @nordicraven1999
      @nordicraven1999 Před 2 lety +1

      Or we could watch the full awesomeness of your video

    • @GearShifter925
      @GearShifter925 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks alot .... 👍

    • @martyzz3403
      @martyzz3403 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks a lot miss Michelle, but what if I can't turn wrist that smoothly because of my injury? I am screwed right?

  • @funkygamer2251
    @funkygamer2251 Před 2 lety +171

    Step one: Remove light bulb. Preferably not the way I did.

  • @mrsvarillas4078
    @mrsvarillas4078 Před 2 lety +162

    As a professional musician I SO appreciate how you discuss practise method - starting slow and master it - before speeding up. The number one issue I come across with my beginner students is they want to take off and play too fast without mastery of skill. Thank you for such an excellent tutorial!

    • @briancolwill3071
      @briancolwill3071 Před rokem +5

      Slow is smooth, smooth is fast

    • @FRHYKDd
      @FRHYKDd Před 11 měsíci +1

      Practice

    • @jimmyjames710
      @jimmyjames710 Před 11 měsíci

      I did too lol you gotta know how to do it right before you do it fast

    • @covorca
      @covorca Před 10 měsíci +2

      As a wooden stick I appriciate the parallel support during the incline twirl

    • @robcooke8423
      @robcooke8423 Před 2 měsíci

      Yes sir?

  • @zoeflemate6879
    @zoeflemate6879 Před rokem +49

    I practiced with a spatula! This was really fun and it really did help me get the movements into my muscle memory a bit, thank you!!

  • @TaikoNoTetsujin
    @TaikoNoTetsujin Před 2 lety +80

    I've finally figured out something that confuses me -- The high-low whip and the Obi-Ani from the movies are not the same move...now working to separate them in my head. (I'm a 50-yr. old dude who has managed to learn enough from your videos that my friends are way more impressed than I ever thought they'd be (^_^) Thank you!)

    • @moe555
      @moe555 Před 2 lety +7

      Seriously appreciate you commenting! I'm a late 30s dude who was thinking that I couldn't keep up with people who are in their 20's and spinning like pros. You've inspired me to give it a go! :D

    • @brentatkinson7241
      @brentatkinson7241 Před 2 lety +4

      I'm in your scenario. I'm a 50+-year-old individual. I will never be able to do the summersaults and flips, yet I want to learn the spinning staff techniques. Excited to begin.

    • @acceleratedcareerdevelopment
      @acceleratedcareerdevelopment Před rokem +6

      @@brentatkinson7241 You WILL be able to do the summersaults and flips - the force is strong with you Atkinson.

    • @f_USAF-Lt.G
      @f_USAF-Lt.G Před 9 měsíci

      🤔just don't try it while breakdancing...

  • @Chodaboy65
    @Chodaboy65 Před rokem +17

    Great, clear instruction. I'm trying to learn staff after years of escrima training. Thanks for introducing basics and not just another video about how fast your technique can get.

  • @shastataylor3008
    @shastataylor3008 Před 2 lety +10

    Practice with your non-dominant hand first, your dominant hand will catch up. Been spinning for 20 years. Love your stuff Michelle, I always learn something new.

  • @kennethwelsby2143
    @kennethwelsby2143 Před 2 lety +34

    Thank you for your clearly effective teaching method. I am 65 and have taken an interest in understanding the Bo staff. It seems physically immersive and yet challenging to master. I've now joined your club and look forward to future videos. Well done Michelle!

  • @user-rd8td4rk8q
    @user-rd8td4rk8q Před 8 měsíci +5

    I just found your channel a few days ago. I’m a 66y.o. Former martial artist (when I was much younger) that has always wanted to learn the Bo. My style Tae Kwon Do, only taught the staff to upper black belts. And I only got my first degree before giving it up for family life. I have been working through your videos and have learned so much already. Thank you sooooo much for making these lessons. They are absolutely fantastic!

    • @user-hw8xn5pt1s
      @user-hw8xn5pt1s Před 15 dny

      She has no formal training in Ryukyu KoBudo Bojutsu. What she is doing is just Baton twirling, no combat/martial skills

  • @luistiantjr
    @luistiantjr Před 7 hodinami

    I appreciate how you discuss practical measures- teaching the method I’m 23 yrs as I try practice thank you for teaching

  • @vlo_0ff26
    @vlo_0ff26 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Thank for the instructive video. The figure of 8 is also a great exercise for rapier stramazzone cuts, which are essentially the halfs of the figure of 8.

  • @pavelbuglav1781
    @pavelbuglav1781 Před 2 lety +3

    Die Katze ist der Knaller , sie ist die Chefin :D .

  • @QuakeSphere
    @QuakeSphere Před 2 lety +1

    Bought myself a training staff by cold steel a couple months ago and knew right away it was one of the best investments I've ever made in my life. I've been flowing with gada and clubs for a couple years, so i took to it quickly. Wish I had invested in these skills much earlier in life, but it's better to arrive fashionably late than never to arrive at all 🖤 very happy to have found your channel. Thank you 🇨🇦

  • @erebus9287
    @erebus9287 Před 2 lety +13

    Hi Michelle, find myself with some time on my hands as a beginner. This looks like a perfect place to start when I've made my staff. Good for mild cardio bc I have asthma a little. Thanks again.

  • @liviadavis-mccabe9348
    @liviadavis-mccabe9348 Před 2 lety +7

    Love the 2.0 updates, new graphics, and George appearance! So important to review the basics. Today's practice is just going to be basic flow focused for me. Thanks Michelle!

  • @loriwhitney965
    @loriwhitney965 Před 2 lety +7

    You explains things so much clearer with this one thank you for the updated version of this!!

  • @elenbrandt290
    @elenbrandt290 Před 2 lety +4

    Love the new approach to basic flow - especially the transition lessons - great stuff!!! Thank you!

  • @lindarobertsmatzinger6017

    You’ve just resolved what it was I couldn’t figure out in your vid from your CZcams beginnings. Thanks for bringing in this updated version! 🙏🏻🥷

  • @Ghostdog4
    @Ghostdog4 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I was trained by Steven Seagal and have achieved a level of Master of Silent Death, you are indeed a Bad Ass. Great presentation, top shelf! Subscribed.

  • @Msmasajes
    @Msmasajes Před 10 měsíci +4

    Clear, concise, gracious and incredibly beautiful teacher! A pleasure to watch you! Poetry in movement.

  • @bookscats8987
    @bookscats8987 Před 2 lety +2

    Just found you through TikTok, and I am obsessed! I’m a newbie to bo staff at 40, and I am so excited for your videos!!

  • @rogerfulgham3941
    @rogerfulgham3941 Před 10 měsíci

    Amazing, Michelle

  • @martykowal
    @martykowal Před rokem

    love it!

  • @luischeccacci4301
    @luischeccacci4301 Před 2 měsíci

    This is amazing.❤

  • @philipnguyen3107
    @philipnguyen3107 Před měsícem

    Just ❤ your teaching! 💯👍🙏

  • @anthonylaudati
    @anthonylaudati Před 10 měsíci

    Awesome tutorial!!

  • @MrJavyGO
    @MrJavyGO Před 10 měsíci +2

    Excellent explanation. I know how to do that, but explaining it as you did on this video, I COULD NOT DO. Excellent work!

  • @darkhawkwingsgt
    @darkhawkwingsgt Před rokem +1

    This is a fantastic tutorial! Thank you.

  • @mikeransom3654
    @mikeransom3654 Před 2 lety +4

    😍 Love your tutorials so much, Michelle. You break things down and explain them so well I think you could teach me how to build a starship, lol.

  • @Ferdinandus1955
    @Ferdinandus1955 Před 3 měsíci

    You explained terrific thank you

  • @hungnm67
    @hungnm67 Před rokem

    Valuable lesson. Thanks Mitchell ❤️

  • @federico-bi2w
    @federico-bi2w Před měsícem

    yes...this is the tutorial I was looking for...more than this that cat's picture is amazing! 😄

  • @ayahluna4463
    @ayahluna4463 Před 3 měsíci

    you explain very well thank you very much!!!

  • @josechacon9939
    @josechacon9939 Před 2 lety +1

    Your videos helped me get through quarantine. Thank you!

  • @nathanhafichuk
    @nathanhafichuk Před 5 měsíci

    Thank You!!

  • @caseycronan9217
    @caseycronan9217 Před 2 lety +1

    Just bought my first dowel this afternoon and have already said RIP Ceiling.

  • @donhumberson1279
    @donhumberson1279 Před 4 dny

    Thanks!

  • @ninahentschel6164
    @ninahentschel6164 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you so much for your work. I’ve learned so much from you. Hope you are doing well. 💕

  • @prasadkaja2737
    @prasadkaja2737 Před rokem

    Fantastic 😊

  • @wayneadams3307
    @wayneadams3307 Před 2 lety

    I appreciate you sharing your wonderful and amazing gift.

  • @vantelljlaroche
    @vantelljlaroche Před měsícem

    5:47 The master arrived 😂 what a sweetie

  • @funkymonk2254
    @funkymonk2254 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks Michelle. What an awesome intro.

  • @believethehype8936
    @believethehype8936 Před 2 lety

    Great instruction! Broken down very simplistic, then slowly accelerated up to more complex movements. Wish I could take a class.

  • @yogayoggie2209
    @yogayoggie2209 Před 2 měsíci

    I really love your teachings. Its really awesome.

  • @parmjitsingh5411
    @parmjitsingh5411 Před 8 měsíci

    so goodwork sis

  • @blackravensolutions
    @blackravensolutions Před 9 měsíci

    Great teaching technique :)

  • @Taekwondo101Official
    @Taekwondo101Official Před 2 lety +7

    Michelle, absolutely wonderful, concise, clear lesson! I know I keep hammering away at you about continuing to do the “slow mo‘s”, they really help. In the past, I have suggested to you, using different angles. But, especially the OVERHEAD SHOTS. I think it worked out great on this video. Bad ass as always! Thanks

  • @FantasiaDeep
    @FantasiaDeep Před 2 lety

    Beautifully shot video. You're the best teacher 🙂😉🙂😉

  • @isurupradeep2296
    @isurupradeep2296 Před 2 lety +1

    Valuable lesson 🌸🌺💕

  • @davidbutton8497
    @davidbutton8497 Před 2 lety

    Nicely explained. Thankyou. 😍🙏😍

  • @donyaplus6855
    @donyaplus6855 Před rokem

    Hey I love this

  • @shehbazakhtar4249
    @shehbazakhtar4249 Před 8 měsíci

    Amazing 😮😮😮😮😮

  • @jonathansantos2271
    @jonathansantos2271 Před 8 měsíci

    so cool how she was for sharing such things and getting people to be open honest supportive.
    good leadership example❤

  • @JennyChoo82
    @JennyChoo82 Před 2 lety +1

    THANK YOU! I’ve been watching your old video on slow speed trying to figure out the transitions for 2 days.

  • @floresguerragonzalezjuande4359

    Love This. Congratulations Michelle 😊

  • @ahammad786
    @ahammad786 Před rokem

    Fantastic my sister keep it up.

  • @Fremulshmat
    @Fremulshmat Před 2 lety +2

    Really enjoyed this video; the way you explain the BasicFlow with your arms straight really helped me and I found it to be much clearer than the other tutorials I have watched. I’m a bit unsure about the footwork though as other tutorials talk about standing in a neutral stance and using your hips to give momentum but maybe this is more to do with using this in a more combative rather than just spinning for fun :-). Looking forward to watching your next video after I get the skills shown here up to a reasonable speed. Thanks for posting.

  • @illadelphlife6002
    @illadelphlife6002 Před 10 měsíci

    I know that I'm late to the party by just seeing this channel, but I'm glad that I did. Her control is amazing.

  • @kenk100
    @kenk100 Před 10 měsíci

    Excellent video very easy to understand even for a beginner

  • @thanhluong8297
    @thanhluong8297 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for your time Your are the best of the best one Instructor I am really appriciation for all the detail explaination..
    love your....

  • @pavelghislain1133
    @pavelghislain1133 Před 8 měsíci

    thank you for this tutorial, it’s very nice because I wanted to learn with you. 🙂

  • @ghostg8187
    @ghostg8187 Před 10 měsíci +2

    I'm new here and just watched your video. Great lessons on the staff. Very professional.
    Love the way you teach !

  • @lalami5347
    @lalami5347 Před 3 měsíci

    thank you to teaching me

  • @Danda_Training_by_narendra
    @Danda_Training_by_narendra Před 5 měsíci

    Very good 👍👍👍

  • @Robot007
    @Robot007 Před 10 měsíci +1

    Michelle, I really appreciate your video not only because your explanation is so professional, but the quality of the editing of the multiple views as well. I am starting my training with a pvc pipe I found in my garage. Blessings!

    • @f_USAF-Lt.G
      @f_USAF-Lt.G Před 9 měsíci +1

      Some "conduit pipe" is stronger than others... Bamboo staff is preferable, though you could spend the money on 1" diameter "Dowling.".. But, you'll find electrical tape can get gooey_compared to Gorilla Tape_for the center grip !

    • @Robot007
      @Robot007 Před 9 měsíci

      @@f_USAF-Lt.G great advise! Thank you.

  • @Basrawulf
    @Basrawulf Před 10 měsíci

    brilliant 🙂

  • @stots46
    @stots46 Před rokem +1

    Great Vid TY
    Michelle must have practised like a ton and a half to be this smooth.
    I picked up a Bo 6 years ago at 60 but I am no where near this level of smooth.
    It is amazing what can be done with a stick.
    Great fun, good exercise, good for meditation as well.

  • @littleerichsenstudios2292

    Got so distracted by that cute grumpy cat painting I had to stop the video! 😂

  • @piersgitface7210
    @piersgitface7210 Před rokem

    Brilliant

  • @fernandozotta402
    @fernandozotta402 Před 8 měsíci

    Excelente video muy bien explicado, muchas gracias maestra, saludos desde Mar del plata.

  • @kerrylyons305
    @kerrylyons305 Před 10 měsíci

    Finding what works for yourself and expand from that understanding.

  • @dopapier
    @dopapier Před 8 měsíci

    This is extremely good teaching technique.

  • @nathanthomas9872
    @nathanthomas9872 Před 2 lety

    So Poetic with your teaching

  • @skyeplus
    @skyeplus Před 9 měsíci

    Thank you, Michelle. I always loved to spin staff since childhood, but never learned a proper technique. I was just trying to reverse-engineer movements from the movies.

  • @LuckSpinner
    @LuckSpinner Před rokem

    I come from the hippy dippy hula hooper wannabe background but honestly switching props opens up so much, have busted out the bo staff and literally just been playing and it's so much fun to watch different concepts play out. Really falling in love with the staff, when I'm not whacking myself in the shin lol! Have enjoyed your tutorials for a while, you rock!

  • @tahtib1
    @tahtib1 Před rokem

    Very Good

  • @NuclearChutney
    @NuclearChutney Před 2 měsíci

    I practiced something like this in the hall as no one at home.. just now completed replacing some stuff and hiding some other stuff.😢
    I like how she is confident to use that in a room

  • @eponitocosta8533
    @eponitocosta8533 Před rokem

    I like the tutorial, very professional, from East Timor🇹🇱🇹🇱.

  • @theboomnews8348
    @theboomnews8348 Před měsícem

    Damn, this is good

  • @octaviopo734
    @octaviopo734 Před 10 měsíci

    Congrats!!! You explained to me very very well! All other sites don´t explain like you!!! Thank you😘👋🙏

  • @affiance6
    @affiance6 Před 9 měsíci

    My first time here. Just subscribed..... because the cutie kitty cat stole the show ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @davidfortuin4146
    @davidfortuin4146 Před 2 lety

    Beast. Nuff said.

  • @DarkDaze1
    @DarkDaze1 Před rokem +1

    Thank you, Michelle. I am a writer, as we have already talked about. lol. But I like to work out. I am doing your flow exercises pretty well now, and I bought a good lightsaber for use in saber training. Better to use my home made ones for learning though. I have flung BOTH out of my hands and broke a ceiling fan blade and knocked over a lamp! 😅. So, I go to deck and put you on my projector on the wall. Then I work it out! I’ve advanced faster with you than a local instructor I tried a year or so back. So, again, thanks! Next I’m going to get the 2 saber workout going. Take care! Dark.

    • @f_USAF-Lt.G
      @f_USAF-Lt.G Před 9 měsíci

      Tough screen material can double as a catch-net. And, really does well against mosquito attacks from below...

  • @smchoudhary123
    @smchoudhary123 Před rokem

    after 4 days of practice, i am able to transition between fwd to bwd motion. thank you for easy tutorial

  • @vascon8411
    @vascon8411 Před rokem

    Uao!!! PERFECT Miss you have the Force! Use very Force!

  • @tiffanytate9079
    @tiffanytate9079 Před rokem

    New here thanks for this❤

  • @tedijune6759
    @tedijune6759 Před rokem

    Dear Michelle Christa Smith; I thank you and appreciate this tutorial.
    I am a beginner. I am ambidextrous, only from so much in this world being designed for right handed humans. I understand here that I will do the same on the right as the left :-) ❤️ handed

  • @AcidOrthodox
    @AcidOrthodox Před 9 měsíci

    Just awesome!!!🔥🔥🔥
    The video came up in the recommendations some time ago...
    In the past, I started spinning poi. Started several times..😊
    So.. I decided, that this video would be just as interesting and useful for me.
    And - it was!!!👍
    You explain so clearly!!! So I not only began to try to rotate the staff, but also ...learn English from your lessons!!!!🤣
    Thank you so much for who you are and God bless you!🙏🙏🙏
    And sorry for my English; I just started studying..🧐

  • @anandjhuggroo3665
    @anandjhuggroo3665 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤❤❤❤❤ i like your teaching❤❤❤❤❤.

  • @AriesFury11
    @AriesFury11 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video..I need to pick my staff back up and go over this again. Thank you for the refresh. Also, what pants are those? They are amazing!!

  • @forniteroandroidgamer8555

    La mejor 👆💪😎👌

  • @fcukrazy
    @fcukrazy Před 10 měsíci

    Subscribed as soon as you said "professional badass"

  • @sharanjeetsingh7948
    @sharanjeetsingh7948 Před 5 měsíci

    😮... mam u just Amazing🎉

  • @sezden8479
    @sezden8479 Před 8 měsíci

    Hi Michelle, i would love/need to learn this, till the pro level, for my movie project! So you are the teacher i need! At this skills i lack, on others don't! Either you are perfect, for one character, along with your trousers! Great tutorial, into small details! 💥💥💥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥✌✌✌🙏🙏🙏

  • @paulcantu
    @paulcantu Před 2 lety

    I just found your CZcams channel and I like this and this is so good and awesome and the best thing ever and you have one awesome CZcams channel and I cannot wait for more all new videos from you thank you very much and you are the best and well you are so amazing and you are the best and you have one awesome CZcams channel

  • @bijupillai9418
    @bijupillai9418 Před 2 lety

    Really amazing move madam. ithil all the women in the world has to think about these tech to protect themselves tooo 👏👏👏

  • @ahmetbelhan373
    @ahmetbelhan373 Před měsícem

    Super

  • @freeuser616
    @freeuser616 Před 11 měsíci

    professionell badass... 😂😂 i like this kind of title 👍

  • @user-zv6ns2ki3u
    @user-zv6ns2ki3u Před 7 měsíci

    Super gese
    😊

  • @stevenr5149
    @stevenr5149 Před rokem

    It is very pretty and great display of skill as well.
    My own badass meter did not move at all-not even with the skull mask.