Cheers Joseph, they help me go faster!

Cheers - I’m glad it came across! And thank you for the insight, really appreciate it. You’ve given me a few more paths to explore! Subscribed to your channel too and looking forward to learning more 🙏

Cheers friend!

Similar, but not quite! The hanumans dance / tandem sneak is a combination of the underhand AND overhand sneak. It's a tricky but fun one to learn. There are some good tutorials out there but I'll put one of my own up soon on here as I learnt it a slightly different way :)

That’s a good strategy mate - one I’ve used myself! It really depends but anywhere from 6-12 kg can be a great starting place 👍 Err on the side of caution and build from there

Yep... 3:08 - Cossack Squat Regressions. 5:24 - Cossack Squat Progressions

Thanks for the insight mate! There certainly can be a link between nutrition and anxiety, and I've settled on a regime that works for me after 15+ years of experimentation with various modalities, supplementation etc. I had quite adverse effects from both CBG & CBD, and not ever noticed much difference with shroom complexes, unfortunately, so I guess it really varies from person to person! But I appreciate the suggestions! The things that have helped me the most are getting back to regular movement, journalling, somatic tracking, deep rest, self-compassion & therapy.

Ah great to hear it’s been helpful. And definitely can get the lungs working with a heavy rope or using knots on the end!

I see the same guy in my head when I'm swinging the rope around hah. Definitely applicable to various weapons - sticks, swords, mace, clubs, flail etc. All based around the same foundational movement patterns, then with slight tweaks

Absolutely!! Thank you for stopping by, appreciate it

Thank you for stopping by, and for the kind words. I’m glad the video was helpful! And it’s perfectly normal to have practices and tools that we dip in and out of! Happy flowing 🤙

Hiya Andrew mate, thank you for the comment - great to hear from you! Sorry to about the long covid. I know firsthand how rough that can be! Really glad to hear that you’ve started to see some improvements. It can be a long, rocky road to recovery, but the most important thing is to be patient and kind to yourself along the way. All the best pal, take care 👍

Thank you Joseph! It was a fun one to film down on the beach. We were hoping for the usual orange-pink sunset but had a cloudier day. Thanks for sharing Fandabi Dozi - I may well be a stickaholic too based on his latest video!

Yes, it’s definitely a rewarding practice to explore! I went for a 14mm poly braid rope initially, but have also made ones out of hemp and even recycled fishing rope. The beauty of it is that the exact material doesn’t matter too much - it’s more about the principles and enjoyment you gain from it!

@@LukeJonesMOVE Yes, very cool. Thanks for your answer. My rope is on its way

Excellent! Let me know how you get on!

Thank you my best pal ❤️

Cheers that’s great to hear! Thank you for watching!

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@@LukeJonesMOVE Alright sir. Just in case you might want to boost your UDEMY course, I'd like to be your safest plug sir. Thanks. Best regards

@@PrinBensonic cheers 👍

@@LukeJonesMOVE I can build website and mobile app if you're interested

@@LukeJonesMOVE I am also a website designer mobile app designer, just in case you might be interested.

Thank you! 🙏

Cheers Tamara, getting there slowly but surely! Haha keeping the nostalgia alive 🤘

Thanks for the kind words mate, happy to help!

@@LukeJonesMOVE no, thankyou! There should be a seperate platform like KZfaq that only has quality people like you, you're a rare gem 🙏

Thank you Hayden, that means a lot!

You are welcome! Thanks Meredith!

You're welcome! Yep, build that foundation and the speed and power will come.

Thank you pal, top camerawork

Happy to help!! I’ve just released a follow along session too that you might find useful 👍

Thank you for the support as always Joseph! I agree, one of the big advantages of rope flow is that it's so accessible. I'd be interested to hear more about your stick training! What does a typical training session look like for you? I used to practice with a staff when I did Tang Soo Do as a teen, and have actually just started a form of Japanese Jiu-Jitsu that incorporates various weapons too.

Thanks Caroline. Great to hear!

Great job! Glad it helped 👍

Cheers! I've made a few with nylon, hemp, poly blends and recycled ropes from the beach. There's also the Weck method RMT rope, Octomoves, Way of the Rope - lots of options. The exact tool doesn't matter much to be honest - more the techniques and principles :)

@@LukeJonesMOVE Thank you Luke, again , I loved your video. I am 69 and I try to bust my ass everyday, I think rope flow could really help my spinal flexibility.

@@thomashowlin4353 Cheers Thomas! Great work. It can definitely be a useful tool for getting the spine moving in different ways. I've also found it's nice on the wrists, shoulders, ankles and hips too! And a nice way to wind down and quiet the mind

Thank you! 🙏

Thank you! Cheers!

Thank you, hope you’re keeping well

Haha doing my small part to break up the same old trending songs on here 🤘

@@LukeJonesMOVE Thank you for that! And for all the valuable videos and information, of course. :D

@@tc-3 Cheers Tamara! 🙏

That's the gist of it!

Yep, same but opposite 👍

A light dumbbell can also work 👍

@@LukeJonesMOVE thanks 🙏

@@ChinatownNoodles Any questions, give me a shout!

Cheers

Let me know how you get on! 👍

Hi, great thanks. No, I'm not, thanks.

it's ok..

Yes definitely a lot of crossover with various sword and stick patterns!

Gave them a good battering haha. They were pretty much my all-around training/walking/casual shoe. I think my feet grew in that time from going fully barefoot and focussing more on foot strength, so that probably contributed too!

Thanks friend! That's definitely something I can look into doing more of. I have a number of follow-along mobility & rope flow sessions coming soon, but I'm planning on following those up with a more strength-focused period. Let me know what else you'd like to see! :)

Hi Kristen! There's a link to the app in the description. Unfortunately, I don't currently have full rope flow sessions on the app, but I'm in the process of filming and editing so hoping they will be ready in the next month or so. I'll keep you updated!

Thank you, Joseph. I don't intend to make anyone feel like they are lacking or that they should do anything that I say - my aim is only to share the ideas and tools that seem to have worked for me. But it does warm my heart when I see something has resonated or helped! To your point on how we seem to lose that freedom of movement over time - I completely agree. Frank Forencich is someone who has written a fair bit about this idea - you might like his book Exuberant Animal. As we age it becomes less and less socially acceptable to move our bodies in the huge variety of ways we would as children - jumping crawling, clambering, balancing etc. We're told to sit still and suppress those natural instincts. And as I've learned over the past few years in my recovery from health conditions, suppression is often one of the main contributors, if not the main cause in many cases!

Yes! TRE is something I experimented with over the last few years as I went through therapy. There were definitely times when it seemed to discharge some of that stored stress and help process things. And as you said, we see shaking used in various forms of breathwork, and practices like qigong too. Thank you for commenting, hope you have a lovely weekend!