Hey bboys and bgirls!

I've been using a Huawei smartwatch to track my runs and workouts, but it's a bit too bulky for practice—especially when doing powermoves, as it tends to hit the floor.

For those of you who track your sessions, what do you use? Any recommendations for a lightweight, non-intrusive fitness tracker? I noticed Phil Wizard using a Whoop, which looks great because of its compact design, but unfortunately, it's not readily available in Asia.

Would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks in advance.

Any places to practice in the weekends from May to August in NY? Imma be living there over the summer so please Imk!

Just a fan wanting to watch some pro bboys. I think freestyle session is in LA but that already happened.

Thanks in advance!

Many people have been saying that had Shigekix gotten the gold medal or even just a medal, that that would have elevated Japan to the next level in breaking. It also seems like wayyy more people in Japan know who Shigekix is compared to the other 3 in their own respective countries. Why is this the case? Is it because of skill? Because he's young? Or how he carries himself? Thoughts? He got a way bigger increase in followers on his IG as well compared to the other 3!

I want to get into a sport for my health and I’ve always liked the sound of breakdancing, it’s a lot cheaper than rock climbing at the moment. Although I’m a little discouraged because I can’t lift my weight well, any where I should start as a beginner? Also I live in the rural north and breakdancing classes are scarce, so it just seems to be the garage and me.

https://youtube.com/shorts/AkEHC_G_5BY?feature=share

https://youtu.be/f88Ym4lU8EI?list=PLfuRJP9ukNTd8sPc4fZDZvwFt_Y4vmOBk&t=143

I've seen this a few times before but i never found out the meaning of it, does anyone know?

it must be a rare signature

It feels like the dance part of breakdancing is being practiced less and less. My feed is mostly flare, air chair, 90s, swipes…. I can barely differentiate between dancers anymore. Are we seeing breaking popularized for the acrobatics rather than the dance? When did this happen? What was the turning point?

Or am in stuck in some sort of algorithmic echo chamber? For transparency I live in a very rural area far other dancers. So no chance of getting into any real cyphers or sessions.

I'm a breaking teacher at a dance school. I teach 3 different groups. I have to make 3 different choreo's for the kids. So I need 3 different songs that are around 2 minutes long.

•The first group are beginners (age 6-9) and can only do some basics. I think a slow beat is good for them. • The second group is a bit better (age 9+). • The third group (age 9+) can do the most of the basics. But they are not on the powermoves level yet.

I hope you guys can help me by giving some track/song/music recommendations for each group. On Spotify or Soundcloud.

I have been taking breaking more seriously the past 2 years, but now, I need to understand how to effectively take notes of my work and how to create cool sets. I am not asking for a step by step tutorial, but little tips and suggestions, if you have some. Thanks.

Yow im trying to learn coin drop, and based on the tutorial on YT, I think it will hurt my should and my face when doing the wrong technique 🤣. any tips to avoid severe injuries?

I've been breaking on and off for 15 yrs, transitioned to House and the world of Allstyles about halfway through, but continued seriously practicing power and freezes.
Apparently, somewhere through training, staying active, performance gigs, teaching dance, being in shows, circus, extremely basic acrobatics, gymnastics, what the hell ever (all to improve my breaking), I noticed my left arm was significantly weaker than the right, and one night awoke in terrible pain (12 out of 10).
Called every doctor up i could, had countless appointments, and tests, resulting in an anterior labral tear and nerve damage somewhere that effected the triceps, and some upper back and shoulder muscles. Literally one side of my back was built, the other side had a shallow depression/hole. Needed surgery.
Had surgery two months ago, and been in therapy religiously, but the process is slow and concerning. Physical Therapist says the general recovery for me might be 6 - 9 Months before it's up to par (for regular folk at least).
Before then, I re-learned AirFlare (all time fav move :D) and was training round-off full twist, and teaching some handspring basics at my job. Talking with gymnasts and a few people I know in stunts, it's a pretty common injury AND surgery, yet the nerve damage is NOT common... Maybe I pushed it too hard.
I'm honestly not feeling too cool about it, and I wanted to master a few more moves and combos, get back into competitions, and start traveling a bit, but something in the back of my head tells me this is a 'career ending injury.' Two months post-op, I still cant practice house, poppin, anything without pain or fear of reinjuring it (though I know it's early) and haven't been cleared to workout extensively, lift weights, or even run. I at least thought I had another good 2-4 more years until I called it.

So I'm at a loss atm, and was looking to see if anyone had any relatable situations, or experience with long-term injuries. Or if anyone has any advice or words of wisdom as to how to deal with it. Call it quits and be that old guy that says 'Ayo, I used to break back in the day' or figure out a plan to push through this process and comeback in a different way.
I just need some help, man. Even though I hate asking for it, not gonna lie.