YO! HOPE EVERYONE IS WELL... Over the years, I’ve adapted a set of concepts that help me step back from just the physical side of movement. A lot of this grew out of what we’ve been talking about recently... Focus, Function, and Expression—but expanded. When we get stuck, it’s usually not because we don’t have enough 'moves' ... It's because we’re locked into the physical and not engaging the mind (In My Humble Opinion). These framework concepts are meant to do that. They give you something to think through when movement starts feeling forced, rushed, or repetitive. I believe they create awareness to the millions of things that happen in one moment (Internally & externally). You don’t “complete” them. You revisit them . . . especially when you feel stuck. I’ve added these to the classroom as → FMZ Framework Concepts 🧠 Which concepts do you find yourself using most often? Here's a quick List: 1. PAUSING 2. DIRECTION (Linear, Circular, Spherical) 3. WEIGHT / GROUNDING 4. TIMING / TEMPO 5. LEVELS 6. BREATH 7. VERBAL FLOW 8. CONTACT (Body Surfaces) 9. MUSIC LAYERS

Peace fam! Quick video I wanted to share. When you first started breaking, did you ever set movement goals for yourself? Not just “get better,” but specific things you wanted your body to understand. I know in my first years (0-5 years) I did. → Combinations → Transitions, etc. Ways I wanted my movement to feel. For the seasoned heads in here, you’ve probably done this at some point. For the younger ones—have you? Or are you just moving session to session? Nothing wrong either way. But intention changes how you grow. In the next post, I’ll share 3 simple goal-setting parameters I use for movement and creativity. If you already set goals, share how you think about it. If you don’t, post #2 might help. ✌🏼

What I’ve been sharing lately is super basic—classical foundation. And I’m going to keep sharing more of it. At some point I’ll move into the more intricate movement, but I’m not rushing that. Because the deeper I go, the more I’m reminded of something… Movement isn’t just “levels.” Beginner. Novice. Advanced. Honestly, even the advanced stuff can be picked up by a beginner depending on how they feel the movement. What matters… is movement itself. And I say that because there was a time when I couldn’t move. I had a torn rotator cuff … and to be real, I still deal with it today. It’s manageable now, but years ago it was bad. I could hardly do anything. And when your body stops moving, your mind starts slipping. Discouragement. Worthlessness. Depression. All of that creeps in. So when I teach, when I share these drills, when I see you all practicing… I don’t take it lightly. Movement is a gift. Movement is expression. Movement is life. I appreciate every single one of you in here — all levels, all backgrounds … showing up… More is coming. And everything will eventually be categorized for clarity (Beginner / Advanced). But the real question underneath all of this is: What does movement mean to you? Comment below. I’d love to hear it. 🙏🏼

what would you teach them FIRST … and why?

A super basic movement — Front Sweep (Kickout) Nothing fancy yet, just a clean control drill. I’ll be adding more and stacking movement to it soon, but for now, focus on what happens after the kick-out → the control, the lift, the transition. Check it out, break it down, and see what variation you can come up with. 👉🏼 Post your take in the thread — let’s build on it. https://www.skool.com/fmz-9760/classroom/886d5dcc?md=e463615ac5b04fce9b96605ec2fc55d1