Fun is a powerful guide in movement, effectiveness, efficiency, amplitude and aesthetics are all important of course but single minded pursuit of any of them can leave you with a narrow view of movement, you need the focused and hard work but simply letting go and playing with your capacities is an important part of the process all along the way too.
This video featuring one of my favorite training partners ever Yoann Leroux captures that side of the practice beautifully.
Don’t be afraid to be awkward or do something that is not working towards the biggest jump or most efficient route, or the next progressive trick, remember ultimately we keep doing these things because we enjoy them.
