Hi all, Adding on to my last video, I’ve worked on ways to change the shape of the move while making it more comfortable and repeatable. I’ve also discovered alternative options from the 8-ball shuffle… It’s a weird part of the journey right now. I’ve studied breaking so much yet I’m aware of the gap between what I know/want and what I can currently do…and it haunts me. There’s an overwhelm every practice to do everything and bring every idea to life and to “be ready”. And it’s an exhaustingly anxious feeling. I have to remember it’s illogical to FEEL (can’t control that) what I SHOULD be able to do after 10 years, when I didn’t gain access to structured breaking like my peers. I think the passion and realization of potential is bigger than my environment, and that’s what pains me. Making miniature goals to improve and finding my own answers with the foundation is most important.

Hey guys, made a go down idea while practicing today. I don’t always have a lot of space it the house but I make do with what I can!

For 13 years I’ve been organizing events for dancers and trying to create a space where kids can grow, get inspired, build confidence and overcome themselves through battles, music and community. Because honestly… breaking gave me so much more than just dance. Battles taught me how to deal with pressure, how to believe in myself, how to stand in front of people without fear and how to keep pushing through limits, not only in dance, but also in life. And Saturday something unexpected happened. One dancer was missing in qualification… and suddenly the whole venue started pushing me to jump into the battle myself. I threw my stuff away and just went for it. The energy, the screaming, the support and the applause I got from everybody in that moment was unreal. For a few seconds I completely forgot I was the organizer and just became a dancer again. And honestly? In that exact moment I realized that even after 21 years… this culture is still one of my biggest passions in life. I felt genuinely happy. Purely happy.

We were playing around at the end of a jam, and couple of us were stuck on this move… Any advice? I am able to crash safely though.

Many beginners quit breaking because their wrists start to hurt. Most of the time, it's not because your wrists are weak, but because you are placing your hands wrong. If you put your palm flat on the ground like a pancake, all the pressure goes straight into the joint. Here is how to fix it: 🦅 The "Eagle Claw" Technique: • Don't go flat: Instead of a flat palm, imagine your hand is a claw. • Engage your fingers: Press your fingertips into the floor. This activates the muscles in your forearm and takes the direct pressure off the wrist joint. • Slight cup: There should be a tiny space between the center of your palm and the floor. 🧤 Why this is a game-changer: 1. Shock absorption: Your fingers act like suspension for your body weight. 2. Balance: You can "steer" and adjust your balance much better using your fingers than a flat hand. 3. Longevity: This is how pros can dance for 20+ years without chronic wrist pain. 🛠️ Quick Drill: Next time you are in a basic footwork position, try to "grip" the floor with your fingers. Feel the tension move from your wrist to your forearm. Have you been struggling with wrist pain? Try the Eagle Claw and let me know if it feels better! 👇