How to Start Training in Rope Dart or Chain Whip (Part 3 of 4)

[@cg5071]

I'd just like to thank you for taking the time to teach what you have learned. Not only this subject but many others act the same, "you can't do this" attitude. You are someone who gets it. Thank you.

[@Xolette]

+cg5071 Aw, thanks!

[@ShaolinRopeDart]

You’re awesome 🙏🏻 I’m finely getting around to what you did six years ago, cutting it up and rereleasing Art of the Sash online with lesson segments. Was definitely a limitation with the DVD software.

[@Xolette]

That's great! People will love it broken down and easy to stream!!

[@cerecoichetti3973]

My wife’s an instructor with the rope Dart academy. They’re definitely worth looking into for anyone who wants to learn using a rope Dart.

[@stegmonjurvinweirdt1834]

I started the rope dart practice 2 yrs ago. There now tons of vids on youtube than before. I have the videos Xolette for inspiring my buy of chain and making practice toy. THANK YOU

[@washingtonwarehouse875]

Xolette, keep up the good work. Practice makes perfect and you're doing really well in mastering the rope dart. Your training has inspired me to get back in rope dart training. Thank you for posting videos to inspire all.

[@Xolette]

Washington Warehouse Thanks, Washington! I've taken a break from this training as I had some obligations with the knife throwing portion of my channel. I can't wait to get back into it training in chain whip and rope dart as well!

[@brianelkins3074]

Well done Xolette. I just finished making my first practice whip fashioned after Jake Mace's, your method looks neat too. Think I'll use that when I feel the need for a heavier weight. Also, I saw you do some move I hadn't seen yet on the other video's I've seen, thanks. I'm just now learning chain whip (myself) and am encouraged by what you've done with your training. I can't wait to see what sort of progress you've made and how natural it has become by your next update video. You're doing great,

[@niahcyan5]

I loved the way you reacted at the end. Ready for anything.

[@Xolette]

Thanks! I'm ready... I just hope I can react properly as well. :)

[@erebus38]

Nice to see that you're not like so many of those sissies who were trying to tell you that you should be trained by some expert and be supervised like an ignorant child. They all sound just like a bunch of warning labels that would be demanded by the type of laws designed to protect us from ourselves,but the truth is that everybody has to start somewhere,even if they have to learn things on their own and take a few risks,but at the same time do so responsibly by using common sense. One of them might say something like,"But what if you end up hurting yourself?" or "What if you hurt someone else,you may get sued or whatever." That's why you train and practice on your own away from others on your own property or where you know where others never really go. No wonder this country is such a mess though,because so many here think that they need their hands held in order to try something potentially risky and it's just sad. It's just like with my old hand sling that I spin over around my head slinging rocks. I'm not dumb enough to do it around a crowd of people in places such as within around local neighborhoods where I could unintentionally bust out somebody's window or whatever. So many people are afraid of trying anything anymore because they're worried as to whether or not they have the common sense to try and learn something potentially dangerous in a safe way all on their own with no sense of adventure and it's just sad. What so many forget is that everything ever learned by people all started with someone who was willing to take at least some risk and as the saying goes,"No pain,no gain."

[@Xolette]

Very true, erebus! Exactly why I posted this video. :)

[@mypandapaints5854]

I randomly came across your channel and I am so glad I did! (I found it through your videos of you throwing knives) Your videos are great.

[@Xolette]

Thanks, T Kim! Glad you enjoy my channel!

[@Supercat40]

For the best in rope dart instruction and accurate information (history, teaching, etc.) please check out The Rope Dart Academy.

[@Xolette]

I just finished watching your KZbin playlist called "Instructional Videos" and it's interesting to see how you teach compared to the instruction in my other chain whip and rope dart DVD. Your instructions are great for a beginner as you break down all the technical details in each technique. I'll have to look into buying your DVD after I finish learning from my first DVD. Thank you!

[@ghettopunx]

Xolette I think it is ropedarts.com. I bought his dvd from there and I highly recommend it! It is really easy to follow and has a ton of different wraps and shoots. I bought his dragons tooth rope dart when I bought his dvd also and it is the nicest rope dart I have seen so far online. I have 9 or 10 dvds on chain whip, rope dart, and meteor hammers and his dvd is definitely my favorite.

[@Xolette]

ghettopunx Wow, thanks for sharing! That's very helpful. It's good to hear from someone that has also gone the DVD route. Have you been training for awhile? If you've trained only with DVDs (no instructor), do you think DVDs are sufficient for your training needs?

[@ghettopunx]

Xolette I actually started training a month or two before I saw your kunai rope dart video. I came to a lot of the same conclusions as you did as far as training and issues with information. I've been just training from videos and they have been working great for me. I started with learning the chain whip and found out about the rope dart afterwards. Its good you're learning the chain whip basics first. it really helped me when I learned the rope dart. I have a few of the same DVDs as you like Donald Kiolbassa's and Tom Fazio's. Like you said, every DVD has a little something different. I learned the most from Frank Hatsis' DVD from ropedarts.com. His DVD is already separated into the individual techniques so you won't have to edit it. And he separates the intermediate and advanced techniques so you know where to start. I have been learning quick and having a blast with the rope dart. I practice almost everyday for 1-3 hours and its been working great. Just keep practicing and I'm sure you'll get the rope dart in no time! You have a great system worked out for practicing so I'm sure you'll get it!

[@Supercat40]

Xolette The DVD is great for intermediate and advanced players who want to level up. This is the beauty of the RDA, we cater to all skill levels. And yes, our website for the RDA is www.ropedarts.com. We are re-vamping the site currently but be sure to check back in a few weeks.

[@chrismonty5339]

Xolette you are so awesome your combination of two of my favorite things science and knife throwing!!!!!!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Christopher!

[@JMLockpicking]

Nice...soon you'll have your own DVD. You should do a series Xolette's Favorite 10 Rope Dart Techniques. They say teaching a skill is good way to help you learn one even better.

[@Xolette]

What a good idea as I could see how the DVDs I watched could be better. But I'm not an expert at Wushu-- if I was though, I'd definitely consider it!

[@gambitgodsey5259]

I just started this today. So far I can do a front and back elbow throw but havent been able to keep it moveing after tho. Think I might do this for fun but also a distraction to get me off smokeing and and maybe help get into shape a bit.

[@kcpth]

Awesome job. Love this video. I want to learn rope dart too. You make it easy to digest

[@hakunamatata3158]

I found you again, watch your channel for throwing knives. A year later I'm fascinated with 9 link chain whip. Sorry to steal your swag but rope dart looks super cool.

[@4saken404]

Anyone can start doing rope dart. I'm pushing 50 and have numerous health issues but I didn't let that deter me! I started less than a year ago. The secret is that you don't have to be an expert to start doing it! JUST DO IT. DO THE THING. Once you can do a few basic things you'll see how much fun it is and will want to keep doing and learning more. You can start with as little as a rope and a tennis ball and branch out from there.

[@edgedweapon88]

Very well done. Lots of good information!

[@Xolette]

Thanks and good to hear from you!

[@tripwheelerton2417]

This is awesome and extremely helpful.

[@WMDTVIDS]

Thank you for this helpful video, and for your review of resources. It will likeley lead me in the right direction.

[@Xolette]

You're welcome! Be sure to check out ropedarts.com/ as well. Lots of helpful information.

[@Allentox]

She's really great and soooo cute. Love this channel. I don't know about using dog balls for training though. It would be really painful I think and I'm against cruelty to animals. Lol

[@ajayrathod7438]

I fully agree with u. I also start on my own by just watching KZbin videos and it work pretty well for me

[@KowboyUSA]

"dog balls" lol

[@coconut71687]

I love everything about this video THANK YOU!

[@XoletteLife]

Welcome!!

[@TaoistSwordsman]

Recently my Master started bringing in weapons into our martial arts school, starting with cool stuff like Nunchuks, maybe eskrima sticks later on etc, and I totally want to master this and start teaching it to students!

[@steviwonderbread]

Neat video. Love the ending. I've actually been getting into knots lately. Maybe I'll make one!

[@Xolette]

Excellent! I really got into knots as well and bought 3 books. I even made dog collars for my dogs using paracord. The monkey's fist is really fun knot to learn, especially its history. Best of luck!

[@steviwonderbread]

Yes! I remember making monkey fists when I was in Boy Scouts! I might have to try that dog collar idea too

[@Xolette]

steviwonderbread It's called Cobra Stitch or Solomon bar. Really easy and only takes one long piece of paarcord (rather than several pieces.) I bought neon reflective paracord to make all 3 of mine. It really heps make them more visible. Good luck

[@dionjackson640]

You are awesome thx for all your tutorials, I've been looking for a safe way to train thx

[@Xolette]

Welcome! You should check out "Supercat40" KZbin channel. He just posted a video on a sash dart he's selling on his website. Good luck!

[@sprk11]

Hi Xolette, would like to thank you for your vids. In fact a lot of the time I prefer them. Perhaps because I would prefer to watch a lovely young lady juggle weapons than some old guy waddle around my computer screen, but the truth is I enjoy the way you present yourself. I don't have to waste my time listening to someone tell me how special they are and why I should do it their way. No you come and say this is what I was taught but experiment and try yourself. Maybe I watch to many expert village videos. I like how you talk to us not at us, and I look forward to more of your vids. Keep up the vids and keep up the great work.

[@Xolette]

Aw, thanks, Sparky! I know what I like when watching videos, so I try to emulate that in my videos, so I really appreciate the comment. I've been working on a project/video of how I built my end-grain knife throwing target for the last 4 days and I'm going to edit it today. I'm really excited to make more videos and I'm glad you're enjoying them. Makes all this work worthwhile!

[@sprk11]

no problem it's easy to compliment something when you truly feel that way. I train falcons for as my favorite sport with martial arts close behind. after returning the birds to their mews I will often twirl the leash as I walk back to the house. What I pick from your vids I sometimes try to do. It's fun and actually helps with my lure swinging. I am looking forward to the throwing target tho being an electrician I have this endless supply of packing boxes for 2X4 light boxes . But I will watch and my use some of the ideas. Please keep them coming.

[@Xolette]

sparky elven Falconry is awesome! My husband and I have 4 parrots among us so we're bird lovers ourselves. :) Thanks for the comment, Sparky! Still working on my end-grain target video (had to go back and tweak the target a bit)-- it'll be posted by this week hopefully!

[@knifeaddict]

Thanks for the new bid. Liked it.

[@Xolette]

Thanks, knifeaddict!

[@corchox1991]

hey! are you uploading news videos soon? maybe some exercise drilss, your awesome!

[@jornguatu5315]

oh my gosh u are such an inspiration! u r totally my hero!!!!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Sammy!

[@bots4life]

Are those three jay fisher knives in the background?

[@Xolette]

I don't think so... I have Sure Balance Throwers and Shiflett Throwing Axes.

[@ADAMhizuki]

Thank you for this video!

[@thatguy843ish]

Have you ever tried a meteor hammer? I have been very interested in trying my hand at one. I am an avid poi spinner, but I have never tried a single rope like rope dart of meteor hammer. And input you have would be great.

[@Xolette]

Technically, what I'm using is a meteor hammer. I've found that the difference between a rope dart and meteor hammer is that the dart portion of the rope dart is usually conical and spear shaped and the dart portion of a meteor hammer is spherical, sometimes shaped like an egg or some type of squash. The difference between the two is that the rope dart is meant to pierce flesh, but the meteor hammer is suppose to deliver a concussive blow...thus, the meteor hammer has a dart that's almost twice as heavy as the dart on a rope dart. Here's a video on meteor hammer: Shaolin Meteor Hammer (liu xing chui)

[@mrfnknowitall]

Hey remember me? I messaged you a few years ago tellin you about my rope dart/ knife ...lol nice to see you as crazy about it as I am.....all still have to show you how a gauge the length of my rope....it's for easy retraction,but not so much for rope dart techniques...also not sure if you've heard of the meteor hammer....it's the blunt weapon version on rope dart....think gogo on kill bill(ehhhh kinda lol)

[@Xolette]

I think so. Did you share with me a video of a guy using his rope dart on a tree? I always thought it looked really cool but never imagined I'd try to take on learning it on my own. It's so much fun and a shame it's not as popular. Yes, I've heard of the meteor hammer and I've seen the Kill Bill version of it. Although, watching that scene again, it's not very impressive as she could've done so much more with that meteor hammer in that scene...I recently ordered the "Magnificent Warriors" with Michelle Yeoh just to watch a scene of her fighting with a rope dart. I saw a clip of it in the trailer, and it looked really good! Anyway, I'm curious to hear the gauge of your rope!

[@Celestial_here]

Can you expand on tip at 5:24 and upload all of those clips on KZbin? Heheh

[@Xolette]

I was thinking someone could easily do that. I'd never do it, but it'd be a shame if someone did! I'd hate if someone posted my video as if it were their own!

[@anders882]

You are so awesome! Thanks for all these cool videos!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Anders!

[@emiliolim1632]

Does the drills help in self defense With the rope dart?

[@lazrealdoomhazard6504]

Okay.... so I've been learning Kunai Dart too, and I love your enthusiasm , because I love it too. :) I got the same Crown Royal bag too >,..,< I really like cloth and cotton rope. just started moving into chain leashes. Do you have any chains in particular that you like?

[@XoletteLife]

i bought a chain whip awhile ago for $55. (The $18 one I bought on Amazon was horrible.) I have a short clip of it in this video talking about upcoming knife throwing reviews (which I never got to doing :( ) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_TiXqPfNaKick The website I bought it from no longer exists-- but maybe this site has the same product? martialartssupermarket.com/product/9-sectional-steel-whip-chain-heavy/ Hope that helps!

[@kevinsmith6844]

Would you be able to do a review on frank hatsis' instructional dvd? I have taken a few of Frank's classes, and recently I've been considering getting his dvd. You can get it from ropedarts.com.

[@Xolette]

+Kevin Forman Yes, I have Frank's DVD. I took a break from my chain whip/rope dart practice because I've received many throwing knives that I have yet to review. I have watched all of Frank's videos on KZbin though and he is an excellent teacher. He's one of the only guys I've seen instruct while performing...at least in his KZbin videos. Anyways, check out his channel if you haven't yet-- it's Supercat40. Watching him teach will sell you on his DVD, but I'm sure you know that if you've taken his classes!

[@mattburke865]

You should look up kusarigama, or chain sickle. I bet you'll have fun with it.

[@Xolette]

Matt Burke Someone else mentioned that to me. Looks dangerous!

[@mattburke865]

Or maybe try this www.budk.com/mobileProduct/Professional-Stainless-Steel-Chain-Whip/159452.uts

[@Xolette]

Matt Burke I have a chain whip already: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ_TiXqPfNaKickm The BudK chain whip I don't get-- it's not actual chain whip length... it looks like it'd be good for slashing, but pretty dangerous because of the sharp blades. For example, if you don't hit what you're aiming for, it seems likely to hit you instead.

[@MadjidNodachi]

awesome video realy helpfull especialy for me im in north africa in algeria im like the only one who plays with the rope dart i cant even get my hands on a real one thanx again it was realy helpfull

[@Xolette]

Excellent! You are exactly the kind of person I was hoping to help. I'm not too concerned with buying a rope dart as it seems easy enough to make a comparable one to the ones sold online (it simply looks like a rope with a weight on the end). What I don't think I can easily replicate without metal working skills is a chain whip. I just ordered one, but I'm also hoping to try to make one as well and posting that project on KZbin. Good luck with Rope Dart!

[@MadjidNodachi]

thanks again il keep waiting for new videos i learned alot from you ^^

[@xLeechcraftx]

Love rope dart. When I was 15-16, I made one out of a cheap kunai I had lying around and a length of cotton I made from taking an old shirt and cutting it into one long strip. One of the most natural feeling weapons for me. The circular motions and use of momentum made it feel so dang smooth and easy to transition into strikes. That being said, an interesting aspect was that the strip of cloth I was using had elasticity to it due to its structure, which seemed to assist a lot with executing, interrupting and switching between maneuvers. I don't have any concrete data that would suggest it's better, but it felt like it lent towards movement better. I'm curious what your thoughts are on the idea of using a more elastic "rope" vs something more taut? I've only recently stumbled upon your channel (sweet vids, btw), so I apologize if this has been addressed elsewhere. xD

[@Xolette]

Leechcraft In this video, I mention how the bondage rope I used for the rope portion of the rope dart was stretchy... which seemed nice because, you could essentially slingshot the dart with the swinging momentum, but because it was stretchy, I kept hitting the ground and then it was difficult to be know where the dart was since how fast you moved changed where the dart would be. I believe it's best to not use a stretchy rope as then you have the variable of speed changing the length of your rope. This could be a great question for Supercat40. He has some great videos on rope dart!

[@xLeechcraftx]

I apparently spaced the part where you brought that up. In any case, thanks for the feedback and suggestions. :D

[@jamesbridges7750]

I just found your channel, I love it, SO MUCH FUN!

[@Xolette]

+James Bridges Why, thank you, James!

[@scrambledSymmetry]

Would wearing some kind of gloves to prevent blisters (like the kind used for sailing) through the entire routine off? I've been hoping to get into rope dart, but also have pretty soft hands.

[@Xolette]

No, as the gloves would provide friction which would make sliding the rope through your fingers difficult. Your hands should toughen up over time and the cotton rope should break in nicely. But if you don't like the idea of a rope, check out Supercat40's youtube channel. He's selling a sash rope dart that looks like it'd be easy on the hands.

[@jonsunderland8420]

Can you help me know what the clips are you have on your phone? I'd like to start but am not sure just how. I like how you said you have all the clips in order. I'd like to have that some I may home train properly rather than just learn out of order.

[@Xolette]

You should see links to videos related to rope dart in the description. Or you can check out my playlists for my rope dart playlist. In general, I like Tom Fazio and Supercat40 's ropedart videos

[@jonsunderland8420]

Xolette I subscribed to both. Do you suggest learning certain skills first.

[@merlininc3687]

Upload more videos please!

[@Xolette]

Haha, I'm trying! Check out my "XoletteLife" channel if you want to see more videos. I'm going to work on a "DIY: Standing Desk" video for that channel next!

[@mrfnknowitall]

Btw you've made impressive progress learning this stuff!! You're a lot of fun to watch too..lol

[@Xolette]

Thank you!

[@rhausagi]

I love you. I'm defensively going to start practicing by myself

[@Xolette]

Excellent!

[@tannergrimes3081]

Made a monkey fist rope dart a week ago, and I've barley taken a brake from practicing, its so fun i highly recommend it, its an amazing workout too! Gonna oreder a kunai on ebay soon!

[@Xolette]

Tanner Grimes That's excellent! I've taken a break from practice to focus on my knife throwing videos-- but really miss that arm workout you get with chain whip and rope dart. I should start it up again. Thank you for the comment!

[@mrfnknowitall]

Ok so I'm gonna try to explain this..lol...rope attached to your throwing wrist,mine is the right....then if I spread both arms straight out,the length of the rope would be double that length...so when I throw the knife,I can lift it with my left thumb,letting it slide...and with my right as well,so when I spread my arms the knife lands perfectly in my right hand.....making any sense??

[@Xolette]

No, I don't understand. Or you asking me something or telling me something?

[@GwendyddStclair]

Can some of this be translated with a bullwhip I’ve yet to see a martial artist try to turn an American or Australian whip into martial arts style weapon.

[@XoletteLife]

Gwendydd St.clair look up "Anthony de Longis". He helped each Indiana Jones to crack a whip and he has a DVD showing how to use a whip as a martial arts weapon, like using a belt as a weapon.

[@86davy]

I’ve been doing 9 section chain for a while but never considered rope dart. I think the 9 section chain can be circular and linear (edit : and fluid) at the same time but true mainly circular. 9 section chain is amazin and not that difficult to learn. Every time I train I learn new moves I find ahaha

[@Xolette]

That's awesome. I wish I kept up with trying to learn, but then I moved and had other things I had to. Keep up your training! :)

[@tannaautomation6527]

Hi, I want to learn rope dart. But where is your school?

[@HassiGrimm936]

Dumb question probably but can I use a chain instead of rope? Similar to a chain whip but more shooty outty for lack of better term like a rope dart? Im new to both

[@XoletteLife]

If you're going to shoot out a dart, a chain won't work. Imagine trying to run a chain through your hands like a rope dart-- it wouldn't move smoothly and would most likely hurt your hands. A better way to see it is would you rather climb up a rope or a chain? Every time I see a movie or a video game where they have a chain in place of a rope for rope dart, I always think how it wouldn't work-- but it looks cool. Hope that helps!

[@HassiGrimm936]

@@XoletteLife that's exactly what I was thinking! Thank you so much. I wasn't sure because in movies and games you're right there is an abundance of people using like a chain whip or whip and shooting it out or kicking it like a rope dart but I wasn't sure if that was just a media thing or not. Thank you so much! You've really helped it be easier to learn both. I'm a third degree in Tang Soo Do and for our 4th degree test (which I still have 4 years before) we have to do an assignment on something we learned ourselves, it could be anything from the practical application of forms, to a specialization of a weapon or anything. And presentation of that thing, and I've been debating making it one or the other. We don't really teach rope dart at our school nor anyone near where I am, but it's always been an interest of mine since I first discovered what one was. So thank you so much for everything!!

[@Xolette]

How exciting! Good luck on your research or your practice. It would've been really impressive to see someone come in as a self-taught rope dartist at my school. There's not a lot out there (at least when I looked) but I kind of got obsessed trying to find out what I could and I'm glad it has helped you out!

[@bryanwavechapman1]

WooHoo!!! Yea Yea Yea! Its Xolette day! I'm so happy I thought this day would never come. But it did! Xolette - Xolette - Xolette - (chanting) Xolette - Xolette -(everybody) Xolette - Xolette - xolette - Xolette It's so good I can't believe it... I'm going to make one now but all I have is an old kitchen knife and some yarn. Wish me luck!

[@Xolette]

Haha, thanks, CuttnStuf! Although, I highly advise against using a kitchen knife if you want to practice any of the wraps. In one of my videos, I used the kunai, but I never did any of the wraps until I made a practice dart. When learning each of those techniques, I would hit myself numerous times with my dart before getting it right. And even then, accidents can happen. In my next video I hope to show a quick montage of all the times I hit myself in practice; I had mistakenly believed that it was rare to get hit because you never see anyone hit themselves in the videos. Anyway, good luck and let me know if you have any questions!

[@bryanwavechapman1]

You are so good to us fan boys. I would like to give something to you. A Haiku Law3 Rapid rush of wind Blur of steel fly Shock of strike pain eye Bryan 

[@Xolette]

CuttnStuff Nice! Thank you!

[@elianz1222]

Does it matter what kind of rope we use? Could I use paracord paracord?

[@Xolette]

Nope, too thin.

[@GaryReyes777]

👋 did you make part 4?

[@XoletteLife]

No...sadly. I moved and didn't get back into it-- I had knife throwing videos to make first and then I had a baby. :) I'd love to get back into it with my daughter one day!

[@GaryReyes777]

@@XoletteLife cool... well I appreciate the ones you did make. I just started and they are very helpful 🙂

[@XoletteLife]

@@GaryReyes777 I'm glad they helped. Best of luck with it!

[@Dogeggz]

Good stuff, you're coming on in leaps and bounds lil lady.

[@Xolette]

Thanks! I'm trying and hope to be as good as those in the DVDs I mentioned. But it looks like that'll be years from now-- it's a very complicated and challenging sport... I love it!

[@jonathanarredondo3229]

Xolette i like your Video

[@Xolette]

Jonathan Arredondo Thanks, Jonathan!

[@jonathanarredondo3229]

Do you. Practice. Lat with you knife.

[@Xolette]

Jonathan Arredondo I practice throwing knives... if that's what you're asking.

[@cg5071]

I found you because I was looking at poi and flag dancing. A crossover to exercise and martial arts is really cool.

[@Xolette]

+cg5071 Yes! It's great exercise, especially for your deltoids, and perfect for martial arts. :)

[@dylanfielddylissexi]

im a circus ox performer and i do flying trapeze at the moment and we use mentholated sprits and soak our hands in it to toughen it up

[@Xolette]

Interesting! Thanks for sharing.

[@galvinstanley3235]

Xolette If you like the rope dart look up Supercat40's channel on You Tube.

[@Xolette]

Arthur Stanley Yup! He sent me a rope dart and DVD. Awesome guy!

[@dylanfielddylissexi]

wow you comented on my stuff

[@kinilas]

been trying to learn rope dart for about a year and a half, no masters around to learn from, but im hoping to change that soon lol

[@wushuangel1]

mm

[@Diebulfrog79]

First comment. Go for it, girl. Remember safety first.

[@Xolette]

Yes, definitely! I've done many sports, and have gotten hit in the face by a volleyball, basketball, softball, and field hockey ball. I have a healthy fear of anything flying at my face which is why I was determined to practice safely. :)

[@tmittensCee]

fantastic vid!! good info thank you :)

[@Xolette]

+t mittens Cee Welcome!!

[@licustoms]

O.O I want your shirt! Where did you find it???

[@Xolette]

Glad you like it! It's from threadless.com . I think if you do a search for "zombie" you might find it. It could be sold out though. :)

[@licustoms]

Xolette I really appreciate the response (and all of your hard work that goes into your videos!) ( ´ ▽ ` ).｡ｏ♡ Thank you so much! Threadless.com has so many t-shirt designs! ｡ﾟ( ﾟ^∀^ﾟ)ﾟ｡ I think I could spend a few hours looking through them all. The name of the shirt is: The Horde It is available as a special order for guys sizes and ladies can order it as normal.

[@Xolette]

licustoms I know what you mean-- threadless is amazing. I have several of their t-shirts! Their designs are so unique. I usually buy from the $10 category to get the best deals. :)

[@Lessonswithsenseimatt]

Thank you 🔪❤️🎯

[@robdubent]

Hmmm I wanna get into rope darts, hold on lemme go ask my local rope dart professional....jk. Thanks for the tutorials Colette!

[@Xolette]

Haha! No problem!

[@MrPingn]

If you are having issues with the rope rubbing against your hand. I suggest a good set of gloves.

[@emperowl]

We can use fingerless gloves to prevent from hand burn!

[@felixthedogspar]

Thanks!

[@Bull0612]

Do you ever lose touch with some weapons when you start to train with new weapons?

[@Xolette]

Sure... you can be "rusty" if you don't practice consistently, but you don't lose the skill entirely. :) You just need several hours of practice to get comfortable again.

[@Bull0612]

Thanks 👍

[@blackswordshinobi]

ROPE DART and KYOKETSU SHOGI it nearly the same thumb up you can also learn both style to fell in the gaps learn the strikes an fake outs have fun an be safe

[@Celestial_here]

Haha, I like the ending. Although you should've striked him instead of "posing". :)

[@bryanwavechapman1]

Scared the girl... How juvenile - not so sure he's a keeper. Just say'n Additionally I would like to say , DOG BALLZ

[@panpiper]

That wasn't a pose, that was her instinctively going into a trained fighting stance. It means that her training is becoming instinct. That's when you start becoming good. I dare say at this point, Xolette could do a fair job of kicking butt if she had to.

[@Xolette]

Peter Cohen Thanks, Peter! And, yes, it's instinct after several years in martial arts. I wasn't trained to do the girly yell though. Haha. :)

[@Xolette]

Celeste, I think the worse I've done to Jon was push him away from me, because he thought scaring and bum rushing me at the same time was a good idea. Now, he just sneaks up on me, but keeps his distance. Don't worry. I'll get my revenge. :P

[@Xolette]

CuttnStuff Haha, Jon said it's too late. I have to keep him forever! :)

[@xirensixseo]

im a bit late but.. to be honest, soft weapons are the hardest to master. any weapon is easy to start

[@KeniLeeBurgess]

I use the rubber ball / rope training version, I got on amazon. The only danger is practicing inside and breaking your home. lol

[@liftforlife1463]

nice i like the new vid!

[@Xolette]

Thanks, lifeorlife14!

[@liftforlife1463]

np!

[@mathiasp.]

...on my way.✌️😄👍

[@jaimemarquez7456]

Lmfao the ending tho, and you sure have them awesome skills. You are one of the people I will be scared of, to get in a fight with lol jk :)

[@Xolette]

Thanks! Glad you wouldn't want to fight me :)

[@jaimemarquez7456]

Your welcome, but your one of the last people to get in a fight with in a situation

[@jaimemarquez7456]

But I don't mean it in a bad way lol only in a good way

[@Xolette]

Jaime Marquez Thanks! Haha.

[@runemesa]

Good luck to anyone that does not already have experience using an Ipod. I couldn't understand the instructional videos I watched on KZbin. I'll have to buy one of those portable laptop style DVD players I guess, to be able to review footage outside :(

[@Xolette]

Yes, this video is so old that with how fast technology moves, it's so outdated! Tom Fazio did comment on one of my videos saying that he should make short video clips of his DVD. I'm not sure if he did, but they would make great KZbin Shorts!

[@Fitdemon100]

Are you eventually going to become a martial arts teacher?

[@Xolette]

No... I just like posting videos particularly when I know it can help others. For example, I could barely find anything on rope dart and spent a lot of money and time when I wished someone could have posted some tips to help me get started. Technically though, I'm already a teacher. I've taught biology the last several years.

[@Touched_by_a_12_gauge]

lololol the ending!

[@Xolette]

30 yard P95 mag dump I totally forgot about that ending and had to re-watch it! I love when my husband pops in videos. :)

[@chrismonty5339]

POST VIDEOS MORE VIDEOS!...please

[@Xolette]

I'm on it! My next video will be posted on my XoletteLife channel.

[@redlinebo]

whips and chains, ha you funny without even trying

[@Xolette]

Thanks, Bo!

[@robdubent]

hahaha bo ;)

[@theaberrantdon]

Haha, Crown Royal sack. I see you, girl!

[@ChristiineF]

did u pay $1000 for the book? because that's what its running at now :(

[@XoletteLife]

Whoa! That's crazy. I believe it was $7 for shipping it came out to be $20ish total. Hopefully you can find it cheaper elsewhere!

[@caseyrybacksniper]

damn. already spent too much money. now i want to spend more thanks to youtube scrolling😂😂

[@mrcliftondiablo]

Hell yeah

[@andrewsajdowitz40]

The meteor hammer is the most difficult weapon not rope dart or chain whip

[@grahamsimpson9086]

I'd like to start with saying great video, I just started playing with a practice dart a couple weeks back after spinning poi for couple years, and loving it, My friend at: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/KojinPropShop, builds props for fellow spinners But regarding the chaffing/rubbing your skin. Have you tried :Technora cord? He uses it for his flame dart and fire poi leashes etc? Personally I think there well comfortable. Keep up the good work.

[@JMadlock108]

You ever thought about throwing cards?

[@Xolette]

My twin actually used to do it a lot. I have a set of throwing cards (more like metal rectangles) from bladeplay.com. I hope to do a video on them sometime!

[@broly14god]

By ur videos i can tell u like long distance weapons as for myself i like long distance weapons as well but i would like to feel my opponents flesh on my fist

[@joaofreitas7808]

Legal 👍

[@g-master5922]

I forgot all about rope darts till I saw this video

[@griffsummerlin7266]

The bubble is called a blister for y'all city folk

[@kammy69-m4v]

I'm just trying to learn rope darting because in trying to be like scorpion from mortal kombat lol

[@peacheyfour2009]

You can't pull someone to you like in Mortal Kombat, sorry man.

[@ghettopunx]

If you are looking for a really good quality chain whip then I would recommend beijing imports at buykungfu.com. I have their heavy 9 section chain whip and it is super solid. they have other weights if you don't want a super heavy one though. Ive had a couple different chain whips and they all fell apart in a day or two except that one. highly recommend it.

[@Xolette]

You sent me this comment just in time! I've been looking for a quality chain whip for awhile now and resorted to buying one on Amazon. It was what I expected for $17-- meaning, not that great. The whip itself didn't even match the picture they posted online. It also had four links rather than 3 links between the sections. I'm not sure if that makes a difference, but I found it odd. Anyway, thanks for sharing! I'll definitely look into it!

[@Xolette]

I bought the nine-sectional whip II from the site you provided, medium weight, and it's amazing the difference between the $55 one and my $18 one I bought on Amazon. When I practice with it a bit more, I'll post a video on it. Can't thank you enough for recommending that site to me! I would've never found it! Not to mention, it shipped really quick from Texas. I was expecting I would have to buy one directly from China and wait a month for it to get here. :)

[@jojoseder266]

I love this girl lol

[@LilianMartialArts]

cool !! :)

[@Xolette]

***** Thanks, Lilian!

[@broly14god]

Or on my katana

[@mrfnknowitall]

Lol I was trying to explain my other style of rope dart/ knife....as far as the length of rope...I'll have to just break down and make a video and show ya ....it's more for throwing the knife(no spin style of coarse) and retracting it fast and easy......cause in a zombie apocalypse we won't have the time to walk up and pull a thrown knife out of a zombies head...lol..right?!?

[@Xolette]

I agree, the best thing about tying a rope to the end of a knife is you no longer need to retrieve! I could kind of see what you're talking about. Let me know if you post a video!

[@katiemacormic7685]

FIRE rope dart?=P