Tutsdays| Juan Guardiola Toss to One Handed Catch [Poi ]

Greetings, fine people of the flow arts! We are back this week with a treat for you poi spinners out there! [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] He has been traveling and teaching since the Summer of 2013, and in 2014, Juan …

Tutsdays | [Poi] Behind the Head No Beat Catch

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Salutations!   I welcome you back to another edition of Tutsday, the weekly tutorial series brought to you by the Flow Arts Institute. This week, we have a treat for you poi spinners out there.  We …

Hayden Spins Poi

Interview | 9 Year Old Prodigy Poi Spinner Hayden | Inspirations, Aspirations & Beyond

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][fbvideo link=”https://www.facebook.com/HaydenSpins/videos/vb.820284904753358/821375504644298/” width=”600″ height=”480″ onlyvideo=”1″] With over 500 shares on his debut video alone, crushing 3-Poi with Superman combinations akin to a youthful Chris Kelly, Hayden, 9 year old Poi spinning prodigy hailing similarly from the Northwest …

Top 10 Secret Ninja Poi Artists

Hey Readers, I have been spinning things for over a decade and have seen spinners come and go.  Some have moved on to do amazing things outside of flow.   Some have gone to build real physical bridges, become managers of fortune 500 companies or even become parents.  Their contributions to the community with their skills and knowledge often become lost …

Tutsdays: Partner Poi W/ Justin & Christina

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Hey folks! It is that time of the week again!  That’s right!  Tutsday!! The Flow Arts Institute is proud to bring these to you on a weekly basis to help you get your learn on! This …

Tutsday Fancy Poi Tricks w/ Keith Marshall

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Hey there folks! It is time for this week’s entry of the Flow Arts Institute’s tutorial series, TUTSDAY!! This week we have dug into the archives to find this gem from FireDrums 2013.  The amazing Keith …

July 2015 Instructors of the Month: Juan & Perkulator

Introducing our instructors of the month for July are Juan Guardiola and Emily Perkulator! They both are currently located in Chicago where you can take regular classes from them and are members of the Chicago Fire Technicians. [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” …

Tutsday | Drex Inspins and Pendulums

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] This week’s edition of the Flow Arts Institute’s Tutsday series is brought to you by one of the most popular poi spinners on the Internets, Ben Drexler!  His extensive tutorial collection is a testament to this …

Tutsday 5/19/15 Buzzsaw Weave

[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Zan Moore  is known for his expertise in the theory and technique of poi and staff spinning, Zan has given workshops around the U.S. and abroad. Here he presents to you the Buzzsaw Weave. This is …

FAI Tutsdays: The Horizontal Ollie w/ Poi

  [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”] Josh Tempest breaks down the horizontal ollie in today’s tutsday feature. It starts off in horizontal floor plane split time to the left out in front and to the right.  Once you enter split time, …