SpiralBody Foundations

Learn how to move with complexity & depth using the foundations of Spiral Movement

Joseph Lawrence

“This is by far the most practical and systematic set of instructions and training methods for attaining internal strength, and many of the other qualities that experienced martial artists have, especially those who have trained in the so called 'i...”
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“This is by far the most practical and systematic set of instructions and training methods for attaining internal strength, and many of the other qualities that experienced martial artists have, especially those who have trained in the so called 'internal' martial arts. The exercises and methodology is very clear and well structured. It has made crystal clear and practical, many body skills and attributes that I previously could only get murky and often mysterious explanations for. I thoroughly recommend for literally any martial artist, or anyone interested in developing interesting, intelligent, whole body strength!”
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The best martial artists from around the world naturally move with precision, purpose and complexity. This course kicks off the Movement section of the MartialBody System by introducing you to the building blocks of complex movement. In this course you will find an exploration of movement from linear to circular to spiralling.

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From lines to circles to spirals.

SpiralBody training uses joint and body rotations to move from linear movement to circular, and finally to spiraling. As the practitioner moves up the complexity pyramid they will notice that movements feel much more complicated. But this constant struggle to move with complexity will be ‘burning in’ this type of movement, so that even seemingly straight motions will have a tightly bound spiral inside of them.

Bruce Wells

“Great course. Was familiar with most concepts, but the explanations cleared up questions I had. Love the solo exercises!!!!!👌😎”

“Great course. Was familiar with most concepts, but the explanations cleared up questions I had. Love the solo exercises!!!!!👌😎”
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Innovative testing and partner drills

To understand if we are moving with the building blocks of spiral movement, we need feedback. This is why the SpiralBody course includes testing methods and movement drills to burn in the mechanics of moving correctly. These drills have been specially selected for their applicability for all martial artists and for their usefulness in working towards the goal of SpiralBody skills.

'Burn in' the SpiralBody, and it will be present in all you do.

The requirements of the martial artist are different from the Mover, Dancer or Gymnast. In interaction with a partner or opponent we often have to deal with huge volumes of force headed our way. In those moments, you dont want to have to think to make the body perform. As such we want to burn in the movement foundations that will come into play in the moment. Training these Building Blocks is the primary subject of this foundations course.

Transform your movement with SpiralBody Foundations

This is the most detailed and largest Course MartialBody has released to date

01
Welcome - Introductory Concepts
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- SpiralBody 01 introduction
- SpiralBody 02 Why Spirals
- SpiralBody 03 Intent
- SpiralBody 04 Pairing
02
Section 2 - Warm Up Movements
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- Warming up the body - Body Rotations
- Warming up the hips and torso
- Tea Cups - Horizontal
- Tea Cups - Vertical
03
Section 3 - Building Spiral Movement
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- Introduction to Spiral Movement
- Taut Body
- TORSO - Moving the Torso - Pairing
- TORSO - Using the Lower Abdomen
- TORSO - Horizontal movement in the toso
- TORSO - Across the body
- TORSO - Testing with Partner
- LEGS - Moving the legs
- LEGS - Pairing in the Leg
- LEGS - Equal Oppsites in the legs
- LEGS - Testing Pairing the Leg
- LEGS - Rotating the legs
- LEGS - Toe in / Toe out Stepping
- LEGS - Drilling the Legs
- ARMS - Moving the arms
- ARMS - Linear pairing the arms
- ARMS - Testing Linear Pairing
- ARMS - Rotating the arms
- ARMS - Drilling the arms
- ARMS - Spiraling the arms
04
Combined Movements
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- Combined Movements Introduction
- Combined Linear Pairing
- Combined - Spiral Pairing
- Combined - Equal Opposites Introduction
- Combined - Equal Opposites Basic
- Combined - Equal Opposite Spirals
- Combined - Stepping Introduction
- Combined - Turning Steps
- Combined - High Dragon Steps
05
Partner Training - Drills
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- Partner - Tea Cups Partner Warm Up
- Partner - Stepping Warm Up
- Partner - Spiral Pairing Drill
06
Partner Training - Testing
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- Testing - Pairing the body
- Testing - Linear Pairing the arm
- Testing - Circular Pairing the Arm
- Testing - Pairing the legs
- Testing - Testing Your Through the Back
- Testing - Testing Your Spiral Force

jaime girona

“Spiral movement is something really hard to understand without the help of a committed teacher doing his best to explain, thresh, and contextualize all his key elements. Chris did an amazing effort to achieve that! I can say that these are the be...”
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“Spiral movement is something really hard to understand without the help of a committed teacher doing his best to explain, thresh, and contextualize all his key elements. Chris did an amazing effort to achieve that! I can say that these are the best beginner level explanations I have ever seen online. Every sincere martial artist should watch this course. No matter if you follow the training or just enjoy the explanations, your martial "eye" would never be the same after knowing the potential of the spirals”
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SpiralBody Foundations

Learn how to move with complexity & depth using the foundations of Spiral Movement

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