Jag5303 started this discussion ·
So how does one go about doing the fonji? I have a strong deadlift shoulder mount along with a strong flag and almost a deadlift flag mount to brass monkey. So I feel like I'm strong in all areas of the fonji.... Do you just bite the bullet and give it a shot, or is there an in between step/prep I should know about? Eeeeek :)
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There are a few threads and videos on here. This is probably one of the most useful ones: https://www.studioveena.com/forums/view/4e428383-06d0-4ec1-99f2-5f920ac37250
The in-between step I use (and have taught to others) is to get used to the rolling/flipping motion by first practicing it in the following way: place the pole against your dominant shouldermount shoulder. Extend your body into a plank-like position, with just your feet on the floor. Practice rolling toward the pole and into the face-down "catch" position until you feel confident doing it. Then try the actual fonji, with your legs tucked the first few times. Once you can catch with tucked legs, try it with your legs extended. There's a timing aspect; your legs should go a split second before you roll/flip.
Jag5303 ·
Awesome tips! Thank you both!
THanks, I been working on this as while and I am so close but still don't have a finish product gonna try these tips tomorrow.
I am a big ole wuss. 😀 I keep saying I am going to start on Fonji and then never do it. Maybe I really will this time.
When i think of p.a., the word wuss never comes to mind
Kyrsten ·
That's helpful Elektra, thanks. I want to start working on this but I'm terrified of anything shoulder mount... I hardly ever use them because I feel like I'm going to break my neck, even though I know I'm just being silly...
@ Kyrsten - You should feel really comfortable in the shouldermount before starting the fonji. Training down your shouldermount plank would probably help a lot. I also find it much easier to do if I'm being properly spotted, if you can manage that. (I know you go to some sort of studio....?)
Lol thanks katana
bite the bullet!!! i bet u surprise urself!! i can do the flip around but cant flag mount back up to brass moneky, flag is just something ive never worked on, i need to tho!
Me too Rixi, but never tried switching the hand grip. Think thats the bit that scares me, what if i miss and fall.
Wow great tips! Definitely something I've been wanting to try too. I have a good strong shoulder mount flip onto the pole too, and I remember how terrified I was of that until I just bit the bullet and did it! I've also been practicing just the motions from standing, I think the hardest part for me will be the flag mount back up.
