The butterfly spin is an essential manipulation that every creative bo staff practitioner should learn. Your students will develop coordination, control, and speed with this technique.
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The zero gravity is a difficult horizontal throw that has many variations that your students will be able to work towards. Advanced students will love working on this challenging, but fun, technique.
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Once you have your releases down, develop your timing and upgrade your difficulty with one of Jackson's signature moves. Keep in mind that you are not actually rolling the bo on your finger, but doing several small releases.
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This drill is great to start of class and help your students control their spins. Be sure the spins follow nice, straight lines.
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This nunchaku spin is one of the most frequently used techniques in competition. Walk through the basics of the spin with one hand, add the loop technique, and finally progress to both hands.
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This basic toss is the first step in adding exciting releases to your students' performances. These tips will help you land it every time.
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Learn the finger roll as a great transition in your forms. Find your balance point, use your thumb, and follow the rest of the 3-step process.
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The thumb spin is one of the most popular kama techniques used in competition today. Break down this intermediate level trick with a world champion.
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These two kama releases are heavily used in competition. You can also put these tricks together for a cool combo.
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Behind the back tosses allow for a lot of versatility with kama tricks. Learn how to throw the kama from behind the back with vertical rotation.
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The circle release is a popular performance technique used in competition. Learn this exciting move to take your sword form to the next level and impress the judges.

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These tips are great for footwork, orientation, and posture to pull of your next invert move, the aerial. The aerial is a staple move in today's competitive scene.
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This trick is great for beginners. Take inspiration from the Chinese arts to learn a staple tricking technique.
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The 540 is a great upgrade to the tornado kick. This technique is commonly used in competition and great for demonstration as well.
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This technique is a great move for any student's first inversion. Take a step-by-step approach to maximize safety.
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