HOW TO DO THE AXEL JUMP | Coach Michelle Hong

Hi Friends,
Welcome back to my channel! I've had a lot of you asking for more tutorial videos so I'm posting the most highly requested one today...HOW TO THE AXEL! The axel jump is the hardest of all single jumps because it rotates 1 1/2 times in the air. It's the jump that everyone struggles with, but once you get it, it's like riding a bike!
My two special guest and I want to help you nail the axel so I'm breaking down the basics of the jump and I'm also showing you multiple axel exercises that will help you target problem areas including height and rotation.
Let me know which exercises you have yet to try. Add me on Instagram and tag me in your skating progress videos to I can see how my videos have helped and inspired you.
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Special thanks to my students Ashley Miya and Laz Lune for being excellent co-coaches!
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Please watch: "HOW TO LAND A DOUBLE SALCHOW | Coach Michelle Hong"
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[@AngelalaCruuz]

I literally can't even do it off ice. I basically throw myself into the air and pray I land on my feet lol.

[@hannahkim2759]

Angela Cruz same haha ;-;

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Just keep at it! Don't give up

[@merrymaurader8283]

Angela Cruz did u get it down ?

[@corgitrash9035]

i can do it off ice right all seems well yesterday i tried doing it ice lol nope when i landed i belly flopped on the ice and now i have a huge bruise on my hip good times good times

[@maddye4107]

me too hunny

[@honeymitchell4614]

“Can’t ice skate “ mhm lemme learn how to do an axel

[@sosole4368]

Lol same here, tho mainly i watch these videos to understand figure skating because i love watching skating competitions 😁

[@hellstoastt]

yeah, i've only skated once in my life before and i only use rental skates TIME TO LEARN MY TRIPLE JUMPS!

[@piajhanegeronimo8964]

Hahahaha same

[@xXxRawRxXx22]

Me

[@TheAfilkin]

I am a figure skater. I just landed my axel cause of this vid

[@thithanhphuongnguyen6539]

Tabilikesunicorn Pug wait it works?!

[@Kokose]

@@thithanhphuongnguyen6539 ofcourse it works but only if you put hard efford in your practice. And you have to keep in mind that figure skates are athletes so if you are not fit and properly stretched and warmed up before stepping on the ice you may not be able to land a single axel.

[@gertrud3887]

how old are you again??

[@butterlon3240]

How old are you and in what age you start to skate? Sorry bad english

[@julieebner2266]

Same

[@localfrogirl]

I was working on my axel for almost a year and a half. Now I’m practicing my double axel, I’m only missing 1/4 turns!!!!

[@ennieannie6027]

Bravooooo🌍🌍

[@-s8610]

Well I'm still in the one and half one :/

[@chickenqueen7795]

Woooo well done how long does it usually take to learn a normal axel?

[@iamgab3697]

I have been working on my axel for 2 years But I can land it off ice

[@larissa5664]

SAME

[@miaolenick2393]

Some of my friends get it in a week, months and I’ve had a friend that took over a year.

[@kaitlynj.3979]

Same

[@ulazadnikar5601]

Same, except i can do the original one, but i can't do the double....😢

[@thomasmccarthyparkinson8242]

I can't even do a regular leap the biggest amount of pirrouettes r 9

[@PenguinDreamz1]

That male student legit looks like Johnny Weir though xD

[@emmiemae1637]

He really does! 😂

[@palacsintafank5181]

Ikr

[@hnyyzu3941]

Sigh Johnny Weir landed an axel after a week of training :,(

[@mikalaybourn]

That was my first thought too!!

[@MminaMaclang]

Would be super helpful to make a basics series but instead of just a tutorial, like, Why You're Not Getting Your Backward Crossovers Right, and you and your students demonstrate some common mistakes in that basic move that beginners wouldn't easily realize they're doing wrong. Because I think there are plenty of tutorials on how to do this-and-that basic, but really what they need is to know what to look out for. The feeling is always like, why am I getting this wrong. Plus points if you end up having like a third skater who's just in her alphas or betas and she learns along with the rest of us. Ooh, and maybe your viewers can send you in their progress videos and you can include them in the next video for like a community building aspect.

[@EruditeYT]

Mmina Maclang that’s a really good idea

[@iclaimthisname9767]

Exactly. How the jump is supposed to be done is the easiest thing, but what you're doing wrong and why you can't do it is much more difficult to figure out

[@applesamsung4944]

omg tysm coach michelle!!! i litterally landed my axel after 1.5 years of trying after watching this video! your the best

[@sophiein4k]

I finally almost landed an axel on ice! thank u so much!

[@sophiein4k]

Even though I fell and sprained my wrist on one, but i can land it on the floor

[@iomoon3608]

I have it off ice. 🤣

[@CoachMichelleHong]

That's the first step! Now it's time to take it on the ice!

[@merrymaurader8283]

iomoon how long did it take u to get it off ice ?

[@serpilcanli693]

Same

[@serpilcanli693]

Merry Maurader one or two weeks for me

[@Icantdostuff]

Ima Figure Skater, This woman, THIS WOMAN... *she helped me so dang much* *I litterally have been learning my axel for over a year, now i can finally land it*

[@emmastobbs3431]

Thank you for the tips! I've been working on my axel for 3 months now and the bunny hops and jump backspins have helped a lot!

[@iskatecoach]

Great video Michelle 😍 the basic positions at the start are super important, be patient skaters this ones so different to the other jumps but it’s sooooo worth it! be patient and keep trying it will come 🙂

[@skyla3143]

LOVE love how you explain it! If only you could be my coach :) Can you make these types of videos in the order you would normally train your beginner students? As if ALMOST personally coaching me even tho I live in another country right now hehe. Would be BIG help. Thank you! Love from the Philippines 💕

[@franztadena264]

I can't land my Axel but when I watched this I landed it

[@emilyash7516]

I landed my Axel a few weeks ago and this really helped improve it!!

[@Caroline-ci6fe]

Can you do a video on how to build ankle strength and leg strength

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Great idea! I'd like to make a video on that. Put the notification button on to make sure you don't miss future tutorials.

[@mariamcclain3722]

This is cool! I love how you broke it down into different pieces to work on!

[@ritazustrupa7783]

Wow! What a great tutorial! It was really helpful. My daughter, 7 years old, imediately had a huge improvement after watching this video and doing all the excercises step by step. Thank you!

[@moonlight_oats]

I’ve been able to land my axel off ice for a while now and my coach has finally put my in the harness! I have all the basic steps I.e: steps of jump, waltz loop, waltz backspin loop.

[@skatingcanuck9837]

I'm dreaming of my axel. It was the only jump I did not have when I stopped skating regularly. Coach Hamish has inspired me to return to skating regularly. I was so glad to find your channel!

[@tinyturtletim4886]

I’ve only been skating for a couple months (but I get to practice everyday since I work at an Ice rink) and I just learned/got my waltz jump today! I’m gonna keep working on it and hopefully my axel soon. Thank you for the amazing advice!

[@angeliqte]

I’m working for my Axel. 2 weeks from this Wednesday when I started is June 28. I’m so excited and will check back in 😆

[@amygismondi4328]

Hi Michelle. Thank you. I had my axel years ago but without a coach I'm scared to do it. I've been trying to conquer that fear and have been doing the set-up work for it. I keep cheating and landing on my left foot though, but I'm happy to see that that is called a 1 foot axel, and it is still a bit of progress. Thanks for these exercises !

[@ak-cluetv7150]

Wow, you have really added some new angles on how to land that daunting jump! I am 61 yrs old, starting skating a 26, first lesson at 30, did some axels on the ice (mostly two foot landings). I can do them all day long of the ice, because I can push off the ball of my foot. I will try some of your techniques! Really good video, good smile and presentation, camera and editing, (I am a proffesional videographer). Great job!! Lets get more adults to skate! It is a great workout for any age, sex, culture! Great job Michelle, love you and your students enthusiasm! - Mike in Adult Skater in Anchorage, AK.

[@vandawallace-jones9761]

My daughter is learning the axel jump now, I will show her and translate this video to share these tips :) Thank you so much from Switzerland!!!

[@ZuzanaUlrich]

I'm looong way away from Axel, but working slowly towards it, I would like to highlight the way you explain and teach the jump. I love the simpliest singlest parts where the skater should start from. Absolutely perfect explanation! Thank you Michelle ❤️

[@noorallawati5390]

Never thought in my life i would start Figure skating lessons! let alone at age 28! But here i am, 1 month in of lessons & practice. It would be amazing to one day be able to be able to perform all FS skills!! Subscribed ^^

[@Skater51]

Awesome video!! I am 55 adult skater and in the process doing off ice axels and waltz loop exercises.

[@amandajeanbmx]

great video! i could axle back when i was 7-8 years old, but switched to gymnastics. i’m now 27 and just went skating for the first time again in 13 years! hoping to get the axle back soon ☺️

[@bobbyhexlrod1651]

I'm seeing your videos in my feed and it hit me that my daughter (Ashlynn Peacock) must've been using my KZbin acct🤣. She really enjoyed meeting you in Austin last week for the 2023 Excel Nationals. You were so accommodating and gracious. Thank you for taking a photo with her. She's working on her doubles right now. She just finished the excel preliminary plus, I have no idea which path her coach will choose for us in 2024, but I hope we cross paths again. Your positive spirit is contagious.... Prayers🙏

[@laurarussinsky7918]

Hey! I loved this video. I did all of these exercises and took in all of these tips (especially the bread one lol) and in ONE FREESTYLE SESSION I almost have my axel back. I “quit” skating 4 years ago because I chose to go to a college in a city that doesn’t have a rink :(. I really only skate a couple weeks out of the year between summer jobs and winter break. Thank you so much for posting these videos!

[@KxNOxUTA]

So nice! Thank you for sharing this! I look forward to trying some of it!

[@bellamelissa87]

Omg this was a better tutorial than I ever got when getting private coaching! I mastered double lutz, loop, salcow, and toe before I even made my axel look decent!

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

This is an amazing video! Thank you so much Michelle! Could you do a video with tips on how to do an Ina Bauer? I can't manage to make it in a straight line (or almost straight) and I haven't found any tips online

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Thank you for your nice words! You're in luck because I'll be working on an Ina Bauer tutorial soon. Keep your notification button on to check for the next post!

[@HaveanIcedaymx]

Coach Michelle Hong wow! That’s great news!! Thank you :)

[@matiasmedinastange8899]

Thank you for the advices and also for the correction exercises!!!

[@greysonunlucky1876]

I love your channel and your instagram! It's nice to see a coach that does youtube!

[@ilaydagolbas7855]

I wish you were my teacher. You are so helpful and full of enjoy i love your videos 💜

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Aww thank you so much! I'm glad I can help inspire you.

[@Grace-sp5fo]

This was so helpful! Yesterday I landed my axel on my first time! Thank you so much!

[@briansannicolas8624]

Thankyou for makeing this video it was informative and helpful and i learned alot thankyou !!

[@jdschauman]

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I am working on my axel and my coach hasn’t even mentioned some of these tips!!! Thank you so so much! I hope to update soon my progress and tag you in it!🙏🙏🙏💕❤️🙌

[@m.0186]

Working on my axel right now. I hope this helps!

[@virginieneu9248]

thank you very much for this video, I‘ll try your tipps 😊 it‘s VERY helpful 👏🏼♥️

[@kelseyf4023]

I’m starting to work on my axel tomorrow!!! I’m so excited

[@robinrivaldi7175]

You can right now ?

[@kelseyf4023]

I’m getting around but i keep landing on the back of my blade which sucks and we had a break but I’m starting them again on Sunday!!

[@veronikaharnke8568]

It’s been 2 years have you got it yet😂

[@kelseyf4023]

@@veronikaharnke8568 I just saw this ahah I actually got it but ended up falling and getting a concussion shortly after and it took me out of competitive skating completely :( I only coach now

[@alcyonecrucis]

Ur the best! I better get back into it and learn some tricks on my skating!

[@musi-audrey725]

Thank you! 😊 It helped me soooooooooo much!

[@cielphantomhive8884]

I dont really like Sports, never have BUT after watching yuri on ice ive been wanting to try figure skating. Every time i try to jump i twist my ankles, so i went to youtube and to be honest... KZbin helped alot.

[@basicben6865]

Ciel Phantomhive i have the exact same inspiration

[@sasakilittlepsy.3nsho.338]

I also came from Yuri on ice 0-0 And wanted to be a figure skating U.U Cuz there's other reason._. But I will find my own Reason U.U yeet

[@butterlon3240]

@@basicben6865 same here

[@butterlon3240]

@@sasakilittlepsy.3nsho.338 same

[@liamfigureskating8869]

im working on this thanks ive been using your spiral stretches

[@monobenzone9591]

Hi Coach Hong A short, but very explanatory video. Thank you.

[@_meganwoo_2181]

I have actually landed my axel! It feels so good once you land it.

[@sara-cf1nj]

I've just landed my axel thanks to this video!!! Could you do a double salchow tutorial??? It would be realy helpful.

[@jongover5056]

I've just bought my 1st pair of figure skates, risport rf3, can't wait to get on the ice tomorrow!

[@starlightonice1748]

Best Axel tutorial video I have seen yet!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Aww I'm flattered!

[@adrianafalcon983]

This is a great video! Thank you 🙂

[@bunelladunella]

Love your instructions!

[@oliviao8523]

Wow their back spins are so good!

[@rbspider]

That was great , I learned something , actually learned lots of stuff.

[@Syrastro]

Done a toe loop & lutz. Working on an axel, great vid! Having issues finishing the rotation

[@annas402]

Thanks for a great video. My 11-year old and I are very inspired!

[@TheGreenFloof]

Thank you! Been teaching myself for years, and I still have problems getting that last half rotation. Can’t wait to test this out. Please do a video teaching the lutz next 😄

[@shineinstars]

thanks for this. i can finally do it!

[@Fattyfatskates]

My coach has me doing a waltz-loop-backspin drill to prepare for axel. It's so tricky and awkward! I'm ok doing the waltz-loop, but landing and going right into a backspin is very tricky. It's easier doing just the waltz-backspin. I had trouble doing a clean Axel as a kid, now I'm 31 so it's definitely not any easier haha! I hope I get it get it within the next 6 months or so. Thanks for all the tips, many of these are new for me so I will try them!

[@fearlesslarry420]

I was working on my axel for about few months and I can finally do it on ice!

[@eleonora1]

Thank you so much, this video was suuuper helpful for me and motivated me to try the axel again!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Yesss! Get it girlll!

[@bongoscongasantiquecashreg4544]

Great tips on helping for the axel hope I can do it!

[@lifelov.r]

i learned to do an axel when i was 8 and i’m now 14 still unable to skate because of medical issues. i’m trying to relearn all that i could do before so this is very helpful, ty!!

[@natashaboucher5358]

I’m a left handed skater so I do everything on the opposite side

[@hayleemaija5752]

i’m a right handed person and right footed skater so i’m the same way

[@s.f.694]

Super helpful! Great video

[@nineteenseventyfive6709]

This was explained so well! Thanks!

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Aww thank you :) I'm so glad you enjoyed!

[@715minou]

I'm a coach. Great exercice,I will use some for my student !!

[@anelieseliskar8538]

Tyy so much i learn axsel beacuse of youu

[@deannakeay411]

I’m attempting my first on ice single axel after school today I have already done and landed a fully rotated off ice axel now it’s time for on ice

[@NeeRotten]

thank you

[@dian277]

I got my waltz in 2 hours, but I'm not very consistent. I can't wait to learn my single jumps!

[@mayaihrussell]

It’s been a year, can u do them all lol?

[@palacsintafank5181]

AMAZING EXPLANATION ❤❤ Thank you 😄 And yes he looks like Jhonny.

[@irelandmunro6677]

thx to this vid u i learnt my axle in 6 weeks almost

[@KateSkates]

Thanks I have been working on and off on my skating for a year now because of exams and I left when learning my axel and I guess it realy has got me down knowing people get it so fast and I haven’t because I do like 3 attempts every month. I have the rotation I think it’s the height and knowing I can land it that I struggle with. I need to keep trying but it’s gotten me down because in my head I have been trying it a long time but in reality I realy haven’t so it’s sad watching others get it when I still cant.

[@chibikacchan]

Off ice practice videos ? Love this one thank you !!

[@josiepetkus1957]

love u guys

[@arte8640]

I’ve been struggling to do it soo tomorrow I will do this Ima edit it when I get back of ice skating

[@yggdrasil9039]

Great video

[@lilym7494]

If I had video tutorials when I skated in the mid 90’s!!!!!!! Ahhhhhhh 😫🤩👍🏻

[@its.sophee4817]

I have a good off ice exercise I did and pretty much after I did that and perfect it I managed to do an axel off and and gone after a few tries on ice as well Basically you do a full rotation on the foot you take off on and then do a half rotation onto the foot you’re landing on But make sure you do it fast

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Awesome job! You should be proud of your work :)

[@m3tan0ia__74]

I’m learning my axel atm wish me luck x

[@estefcalm]

Good video!

[@StaceyCSY]

I landed my axel 10 times thanks for the vid😊

[@mikasanchez1310]

Thanks for the tips Michelle! I've got my axel but sometimes I can't check out and my left leg touches the ice

[@catherinevanbuskirk4265]

I do figure skating and is Learning the axel and I can’t believe the people that have there axel it is such a hard jump to land! Hope I get it soon 🤞

[@faerie69yearsago18]

I lost my axel because I haven’t skated in 2 months…

[@PhilosophicalDance]

I was never able to land an axel on ice and I practiced for years. This video would have been really helpful back in the day. I was getting so behind in it that I was doing doubles for other jumps and still couldn't do the axel. The issue was always managing to land on one foot instead of two.

[@Maja-vo4yb]

I used to be able to do the easy one. Like just a half turn when I was a child. I only figure skated for a few months tho. Now I want to start again haha

[@rihiatamaki]

Thank you. Those are great tips. Im 8 years old and trying to get my axel. From Meriana

[@CoachMichelleHong]

Of course! I'm glad you enjoyed. Good luck on your axel journey. Practice makes progress!

[@krystine49]

very good video, bunny hopes are good to practice often people overlook them as well . Axel may take even 7 years to get if skater has no coaching or very small number of coaching lessons, I believe if back spins are confident and strong and skater is confident, has no physical problems, can learn to be quick, its possible for most people to learn. Harness is also very very important

[@alchesteranime4976]

I came back 4 weeks after watching the video and not only can I do and Axel, I can now do a Triple Axel 😃😁 although in between learning the 2 I learned how to do a Salchow

[@dumbsheep1134]

I can barely ice skate but I do wanna try this off-ice since it seems pretty cool

[@mjestiaz._]

I am learing axel on my first level Its good I already know how to bunny hop

[@ItsGhostxofficial]

First time watching u and I like the 3 vids I watched so far, I subscribe and hope you make a vid on how to do a double toe cause I am working on my doubles♥️

[@axo_quack9416]

Me knowing how to do this~ I’m watching this for no reason :)

[@itsmaisyjane809]

I am going to learn my axel soon and i'm terrified, like I really want to learn it but even doing off-ice axels scare me. Do you have any tips on overcoming this fear? This video was really useful thank you!

[@hannahdoesntlikebanana]

Have you ever learned your axel since this comment? I’m curious

[@emilygeist5593]

@@hannahdoesntlikebanana same

[@emmiemae1637]

This video was awesome to watch and very helpful but I really wish they had demonstrated the left handers axel! That would really help those of us who turn the opposite way than most.. haha