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Miranda
Joined: 07 Sep 2007
Posts: 71
Location: Surrey
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Hey,
My name is Miranda (not that that isn't obvious or anything :p)
I have had Poi for about 4 months, and am still pretty bad. I only got them because I decided it was an integral part of being a Young Quaker, being able to spin poi, but I haven't quite got it yet.
I have severe dyspraxia, and hence hit myself, get left and right mixed up etc rather a lot...
Recently however I learnt the three-beat-weave!
I know this doesn't sound much but I am very proud as it took me 4 months. I can also do butterfly (occasionally), and a variation on the 3 beat weave where you swing the poi in figures of 8, in equal time, and so they cross in the middle... (if that makes any sense - it does to me).
I am 16, and also play djembe / electric guitar, do Kung Fu (used to do Karate - 4 years, and Fencing - 8 years) and am at college, but poi are my current favourite.
I practice about 2 or 3 hours a day, including on my walk too and from college, and in the park in free periods.
My poi are with 2 loops, black kite cord, and black spiral poi ball, quite soft, with a long purple net streamer that goes out behind them... I really like them.
My main poi inspirations are friends, Hannah, Huw and Stefan, because they're all both good and patient.
Next summer I am hoping to try fire poi, so I will buy some this Christmas to get used to the weight, and improve my strength.
Blimey, this turned into an essay...
sorry |
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LewisM
Joined: 22 Jul 2007
Posts: 110
Location: UK > Bristol
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| Posted: Fri 07th Sep, 2007 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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Hey, welcome to the site 
And congrats on the 3 bt! Feels great when youve been working on something for ages and you finaly nail it heh
And i must say, 2-3 hours a day is really dedicated, keep that up and youll be spinning with the best in no time |
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Miranda
Joined: 07 Sep 2007
Posts: 71
Location: Surrey
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| Posted: Fri 07th Sep, 2007 3:25 pm Post subject: |
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Heya Lewis, thanks for the welcome
It is great when you finally nail something... but how much of an achievement is it really for something that takes most people a day takes me 4 months? 
2-3 hours isn't bad, ideally I'd like more, but I don't have the time. Despite doing a lot though, i sincerely doubt I will ever be 'spinning with the best' - I am simply not coordinated enough |
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Marvin
Joined: 02 Sep 2007
Posts: 126
Location: Cannock
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| Posted: Tue 11th Sep, 2007 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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| hey dont say that ive been spinning about a year and a half and still cant do weaves properly and co ordination can be improved like i never use to be able to dance but after 2 years in a theatre group i can still follow a routine so dont give up hope |
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Daedra
PoiPoi Mod.
Joined: 02 Oct 2006
Posts: 2276
Location: Canterbury, Kent
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 8:03 am Post subject: |
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Hey there Miranda!! That's awesome to hear that you nailed the three beat! It's refreshing to see people with this much dedication as well! I remember when i first started poi, ahh such a long time ago! But yeah i never thought i could be as good as them  but yeah i practiced long and hard every day!
Oh! and as for you saying...
| Miranda wrote: | | Despite doing a lot though, i sincerely doubt I will ever be 'spinning with the best' - I am simply not coordinated enough |
...It's a bit early in the game for you to be shooting yourself down like that (^_^) You have it in ya!
Take care now! (^_^)
-Daedae- |
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Xshadow
Joined: 04 Aug 2007
Posts: 63
Location: Essex/ England
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 8:15 am Post subject: |
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Hi.
Like with any skill if you keep at it you'll be surprised how good you can get.
I've still got miles to go yet myself. |
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Miranda
Joined: 07 Sep 2007
Posts: 71
Location: Surrey
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 12:47 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks a lot everyone |
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Felixwah
PoiPoi Mod.
Joined: 13 Jul 2006
Posts: 1882
Location: Northwich/manchester
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 12:58 pm Post subject: |
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wow just read both your threads and well hats off to you like seriously for sticking at it and not giving up as i cant imagine how hard it is for you and nice one for looking for support (we are full of that here ).
On a good note you really couldnt have chosen anything better to pick up and poi is proven to help co-ordination and timing as well as spacial awareness and control but even more so its uber fun and looks the shizzle
welcome to poipoi 
-joshwah |
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Miranda
Joined: 07 Sep 2007
Posts: 71
Location: Surrey
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 1:14 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Felix...
I am really working on all of this
Definately worth it. |
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Invader_Xan
Joined: 02 May 2007
Posts: 540
Location: In Space
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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I'd post a hello and welcome... But it seems kinda silly by now. 
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Miranda
Joined: 07 Sep 2007
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Location: Surrey
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| Posted: Wed 12th Sep, 2007 5:43 pm Post subject: |
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Too true...
thanks anyway |
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racercat
Joined: 14 Dec 2007
Posts: 43
Location: somerset, uk
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i have dispraxia too
is there any thing that you found helped other than lots of practice. |
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