How are you planning to train this summer? 👇 Pick one

Just wishing everyone a blessed weekend

I’ve been a little quiet here over the summer, but the new season is starting and it’s time to get this community moving again. 👇 Tell me in the comments: How was your summer? Did you train? Learn something new? Travel to a battle or jam? Or take some time off? I want to hear what you’ve been up to. And get ready new lessons, more feedback and much more activity are coming. 💯

Not sure where everyone is from on here, but im hosting a battle on Saturday August 29th in Augusta Ga if anyone is close enough and wants to come out. It's free to watch and $10 to battle. Kids 7 to Smoke for $200 adults 7 to Smoke for $300. If u have any questions plz let me know. Hope everyone has a blessed day

I heard you loud and clear in Wednesday's poll! 📊 A huge chunk of you voted that Flexibility & Mobility is your biggest roadblock right now. Most beginners think they can’t do clean footwork because they can't do the splits. But here is the truth: Breaking doesn't require passive flexibility. It requires ACTIVE MOBILITY. If you just sit on the floor and statically stretch your hamstrings before practice, you are actually making your muscles weaker and more prone to injury right before you dance. Here is how you actually unlock your hips and ankles for breaking: 1. Dynamic over Static Never do long, static holds before you break. Your joints need blood flow and movement. Replace static stretching with dynamic mobility drills like Deep Squat Rotations or Leg Swings. 2. The "Active Knee" Principle When you do footwork, your hips need to open actively. If your hip flexors are tight, your knees will drop inward, making you lose balance. You need to strengthen the outside of your hips (gluteus medius) so your body can hold those wide shapes naturally. 3. Ankle Mobility is the Secret Key If you can't sit comfortably on your toes/heels (remember GEM #1! 👟), the problem usually isn't your hips—it's your tight ankles and calves. Spend 2 minutes rolling your calves and stretching your toes before you start. 🛠️ Quick Challenge for Today's Session: Before you do your first Toprock today, spend just 3 minutes doing active deep squats (holding the bottom position and moving your hips side to side). Notice how much lighter your Go-Downs feel afterward. Drop a "PROP" in the comments if this makes sense, and let me know: Is it your hips, your ankles, or your lower back that feels the tightest? 👇