Poi Lesson: Learn the 4x4 Fountain: No Excuses! :)

Intermediate poi tutorial: Learn the 4 beat fountain, no excuses!
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[@AlexSchmittCinematography]

This guy's energy is so great! The location fits perfectly

[@christophercolson88]

I have never watched such informative videos on youtube ever! You have a real understand knack for teaching your moves even for those who do not have advanced skills. Coming from someone who played with firestaffs for years, you have inspired me to continue poi and look for variations. By far your slowing down on skills and tricks has helped many however a huge thankyou from me, please keep up the videos your amazing. Would love to see a video where you carve up to a dubstep style track to show how you will/could develop with enough practice and time. Again thankyou your an inspiration to all poi enthusiasts.

[@Lucian0093]

I just love his little jump at 1:16 with this cute smile! It's so honest and shows that he really means it the way he's saying it. That is also a good fountain. ^^

[@marvinlanger1155]

Cannot believe how good this works as you’ve broken the Trick down and explained. So awesome to close the eyes and flow in a circle circling circles 😍

[@leonievonhartmann1580]

You are an amazing teacher! Usually poi has 3 steps for me: 1 - complete brainfuck. 2 - aha Moment but the muscle memory/body didn't catch up yet. 3 - music on and whoa I just did it, that's not hard at all! You just made me skip step 1 :D

[@tonypaine6330]

Nick, your videos are just the best! I have been spinning for about a week and your videos have helped me progress faster than i could have ever imagined!

[@judgerouse88]

Thankyou so much, I love your videos, you give off so much positive energy, I’ve been learning for about 6 weeks now and managed this today xx

[@missyw3663]

I have just started with poi 3 weeks ago, and nick is hands down the best teacher I have found. He makes it easy to understand and when I am successful with a new move it motivates me to keep going. Nick, thank you so so so much for sharing your knowledge I will be learning from form you for a long time ✌🏻

[@didgeboy287]

I whacked myself in the crotch twice learning this trick, the second time hard enough to keep me on the floor several minutes to recover. Oddly enough I was only trying to do a regular weave then. However, I think I've just about got it.

[@Artworkbyautumn]

Nick, I love you! Thank you for being such an awesome teacher and inspiration!!! If you ever need artwork, I will do it for you at no cost to you, just to show my appreciation for how much you have done for me!!!

[@TjSaund]

Ahh, I've been wanting to learn this for a while now and just sort of forgot about learning it today. Went through the steps as you said and it clicked almost instantly. The way you break things down into steps and show it repeatedly is perfect, as well as facing away from the camera which I love. You really helped me with this and even figured it out the same day. Cant wait to practice this the next few days. Thank you!

[@MrSoccs]

AHHH love this so much man! Fantastic video. Poi is my biggest stress reliever I love just playing around but when i get the itch to learn something new I always come to playpoi! This video in particular has helped advance my spinning so much. Much love!

[@KitJohnson9]

What a fantastic teacher. There's real art in breaking down a complex move into its components. Go Nick!

[@SpacEQueeN421]

You are absolutely fantastic and I cannot express my happiness for your videos! You've helped me learn how to poi spin all the way to putting different moves together. Keep it up! You're ahhhmazing sir!

[@jhwheeler7]

Wow, this is great! And it didn't take me long to learn at all with your method, less than 2 viewings of the video...Last night, when I learned it, my planes were all funky, but now today -- like you said -- the planes are starting to straighten out. Thanks so much, Nick! Yet another thing I've learned from you :D Keep it up, Nick! You're an inspiration to all of us.

[@DVALENCIA1975]

Thanks for everything Nick, your ability to break down the tricks, the movements is flabbergasting. Everything I know I learn from you!

[@dushiroz]

Hi Nick, you are an amazing instructor its a delight learning poi through your videos and website, thank you so much. keep being awesome.

[@heatherwiththeweather7294]

I love you love learning with you! Thank you for making these videos but also you are such a bright light ❤️

[@iannoble8626]

Hey, Nick. Just to add to the love! I'm retired but reasonably fit, got into poi because my daughter gave me a couple as a gift one Christmas. Too much to try, too little time, I learn slower than I used to and I doubt I'll ever be much more than a beginner - but I really, really enjoy your videos, your style of teaching, and above all the obvious FUN you have doing it all. Never stop! 8-) (And now I've GOT to go get my poi out and try to learn 4x4...)

[@lindabeebe7065]

Ian Noble, I’m also retired. Picked it up three weeks ago and am finding my brain creating new pathways through poi that help me grasp other things easier. What a fun and challenging thing to have extra time for now huh?

[@aMasterSmoker]

Thank you Nick !!! YOU ROCK !!! My Name is Michael Miller and you taught me almost everything I know when it comes to poi, from my first 2beat weave to wall plain antispin flowers I fell in to rabbit hole of the Flow Arts after seeing someone playing with LED poi at ''Chinatown nights'' a festival here in Los Angeles held in the summer I got super in to it and when looking to learn poi online i found you, Nick here on youtube it has been an amazing adventure for me every video that you release inspires me a little more to make that push work on that one thing that i have been struggling with because of you I have gotten to meet all sorts of great people thru the Flow Arts. I got to attend Master Ongs Flow Rertreat at EVO in 2013 it was so cool where was just so much concentrated Talent there and so many fun workshops it was so inspirational for me and i have you to thank for my poi adventures past present and future once again THANK YOU Nick Sincerely Michael Miller

[@guymarshall8399]

Love this tutorial and the fountain. Took me a couple of weeks to get it working, but feels like the first intermediate poi move I’ve got clean. Love the boom boom for the little triumphs and the kaboom for the big triumphs 😄

[@marikowhyte3913]

Your tutorials are the best! :) I learn so quickly, cheers bud!

[@stollis1]

You are the most amazing teacher Nick! Thank you so much for making these video's. You break things down brilliantly and make it so much easier to learn. You have literally taught me everything I know and best of all there are still lots of video's to go!! Thank you again.

[@rmk7120]

I have watched and learnt from you over the years. Pls come to Australia! Your technic is a true gift. Thank you for sharing.

[@SamChaneyProductions]

These are by far the best poi (and maybe any kind of flowtoy) videos on youtube! Also, you're exceptionally good-looking ;) What I like about a 4 beat fountain is that it makes it very easy to dance to most electronic music, which is usually in 4/4.

[@galenhume9029]

I was missing the turn coming out of my windmill on my right side and this video totally showed me where to add the step. Nick, you are my hero!

[@eirinikoukouzeli8322]

Wow dude love your work, was recommended to this channel from a friend as I am a eager begginer who wants to get good but I only know a few moves. So looking forward to learning this Drex thanks for your awesome flow ❤️

[@J1X1N]

Hallelujah! I got it after about 3 hours of practice, and a good smack to the balls 😵 it does feel smooth when you get it! Thanks for the tutorial!

[@davidbyrhtnoth375]

Impressed with your super demonstration! Thanks for sharing.

[@peterdoxford6314]

New to poi. This move is simply mesmerizing. I'll be practising it this week. Love your style N.W.

[@justinenglish41]

I LOVE your videos. Your a great teacher and very skilled. Thank you for all your help

[@kaaatjuuu]

Love your videos and teaching style!!

[@elleneinhorn7944]

Aloha Nick, just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you.

[@lillybutt5850]

thank you nick, you're a great teacher and I've just learnt how to do it x

[@handsofmercyoncallgmailcom]

I am making sock poi tomorrow... Its gonna be a whole new world..! thanks so much for the video links and tutorials the world needs more of this!

[@cabooseabs6864]

never thought I was gonna get this. I really tried to practice turning the weave and once I felt comfortable with that. then added in the behind my head motion and boom I got it. it does feel really natural once it clicks.

[@chukarski85]

Done it :) for 1 day :) Thank you for everything Nick, you are my Poi GURU :) i can't stop spin :) im obsessed with that beautiful art. Thank you so much once again, you show me completely new world for me :) i love it and please dont stop (: wish you all the best for you and your frend's in the future.

[@warlikepoet]

that's a great break down, I'd got each step before you moved onto the next one. I think someone tried to teach this one to me a few years ago and I couldn't get it; this style suited me much better. Thank you!

[@anamontero2237]

Thank you guy!! Your videos are the best!

[@lorranearagao3919]

Omg! I've was having trouble to lear that movement and then i found your video and BAM just learned. You teaches increadibly well. I'm totally subscribed on your channel. Thank yoooou! S2

[@sebastianvonhagen2488]

Fantastic teacher! Thank you very much. You made me happy.

[@xcccassandra]

This was a delight to learn!!! Great instructions, fun

[@SamChaneyProductions]

After walking through this method to learn it,I got it solid, but then I realized it would have been helpful to just say "It's just turning the weave once followed by one shoulder reel behind the head". However, I think I learned it better this way. I already have a great big circular motion. I love your tutorials so much!

[@maedyntexas]

That's SO funny!!! You knew exactly when I was going to pause the video too practice!!!! Great Videos! I am forever grateful! :)

[@dynamitekid8967]

Thanks for the great lesson kind Sir! Love it!

[@plentyspacious2127]

I love the way you break everything down evenly

[@LadyTigerLily]

This was so helpful, Nick! Thank you!!

[@darrensontos1012]

Thanks for the great vid! I'm trying this as an adventuresome newbie, and you just taught me how to turn the weaves, which is making me laugh with delight! I'll try to tackle the rest tomorrow!

[@christaylor2404]

You're a great teacher man.

[@domi067]

Thank you Nick, it has working !!! You are a great person.

[@dk_explorer2095]

Thank you soo much.. love from India... Really appreciate the effort that you put in to teach ❤️

[@DirtyDirtbath]

another great video! I love you dude keep doing it :D

[@BrynneD1]

This tutorial worked for me!! I've been wanting to learn the fountain for a long time now, and was able to pick it up after only a few tries with this video! Thanks a million for the great tutorials Nick, you're the BEST!

[@helengalaxia2457]

comgrats for your teaching and motivation. will try

[@emmanuelserafini5392]

Finally got it! Thank you for the help :)

[@johnathanfelch6064]

This is wonderful - I hadn't realized or ever tried the fountain as show here or realized the difference in what i was doing but I got it in an instant once I tried and it opened my mind (and watching all the other rhythm videos recently) to why trying to do three beat forward to three beat backward to wind mill to three beat forward is very tough to sink to 4 beat music also same with the weave turn i was doing were like three beat forward to half beat of split same to three beat backward to half beat of split same - but the 2 beat to above to 2 beat to bellow inherently syncs up with 4/4 music also the 2 beat to 2 beat weave turns counting timing with cross points up then down etc - then i tried going back to my original fountain but i did 3 beat forward to water mill to three beat backward to wind mill etc - just the idea of 3 beat partners never really syncing right with music but 2 and 4 beat patterns do makes so much sense but i hadn't really just ever explored it - thanks Nick you rock!

[@kaylabirstein2878]

OMG thank you so much. This was so easy to learn.

[@LegendaryMaria]

Awesome Tutorials!

[@lenajules_SouffleuseDeReves]

YEAH!!!i got it!! Thanks so much, your video help me a lot and i had a look on your website, it's very well done!! i think that i understand step by step as you said and Wahoooo!! AMAZING!!

[@FaatiBomBom]

Awesome video and very well explained. Learned a ton and even the sound quality is good. Lot of video's tend to forget there's sound 8-)

[@Anna5151]

This was a really helpful tutorial 👍🏼

[@tibfox]

great video. you are just a perfect teacher !

[@Blackjacks_TavernBAF]

I love you Nick xD you are one of my greatest poispirations (not to be confused with perspiration I have that down pat!)

[@ClansmanFire]

watched this..... got it in 5 minutes. You are a great teacher Nick. Thank you :D

[@reactcirca]

Definitely finding some great teachers for poi.. Just got my first rig today so Tuesday and Wednesday of my off days will be consumed XD

[@sunthursty]

Great teacher!!

[@sunwukong5677]

Thank you Nick! Much love from WI!! ✌🏼💚✨

[@AndraOprescu]

As I said earlier I don't understand what your are doing at belly/crotch level. You have a forward weave, reverse and windmill. What is the fourth move? I am doing two reversed weaves because i don't what to do :)) Could you or someone please explane?

[@vulture216]

Lovely background. Alright! seems I have been doing the 4x4 fountain the entire time =) must be my 5 beat weaves that changed my fountain over time.

[@DavidAsh42]

I love you Nick!

[@beahburnhar6813]

I didn't learn that from a tutorial. I just managed to do it myself When I was like 11. I didn't know how I was doing it I was just playing around then suddenly I learned this trick. Just sharing haha. this was my most favorite trick. It is smooth and simple.

[@DrgnRidr]

I wish I had this video 12 months ago! I only got rid of that extra beat at the top of my fountain a couple of days ago (after the milling video). I really like this method for learning the fountain - I've been struggling until now on how to communicate it when teaching.

[@Tori_Rex]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge - most of what I know comes from your videos.

[@katharinagorochow1222]

great tutorial! learnt it in two short poi-sessions! Thanks a lot :D

[@dearphilly]

Surviving isolation with you, Thanks Nick!

[@teresaedmilao6934]

Thank you!!! So helpful and fun!!! :)

[@nathanhart7]

What an awesome resource for swing flag learning.

[@b.christian]

so nice!!!! learned it at the second day lets say one or two hours of practising thanks alot !!! :)

[@chloexx116]

awesome! love the beginning!

[@user-ss2ti8mj2g]

we love you keep on with the videos...

[@alexishosea]

Thanks for the help!!

[@MichelleFireFleye]

You're such a character Nick. :) This is a great one to link up to the split time progressions. Flash Mob Poi! :)

[@galaxseas7563]

Thanks dude! I was so stoked when I got this down :D

[@TheKarenveg]

Greetings from Costa Rica!!! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@gulliverte5857]

Awesome teacher! Keep going

[@daviddjaballah2331]

Thanks a lot I was learning many tricks by watching u videos✌

[@kevinbumann1]

Hi jim, you are awesome i startet to play about 4 days ago i learned so much from you. For example the 4%4 foundation i looked today 3 times after the third time i konw bow how to do this trick also. And your website awesome!!! Greetings and please keep shining like in every other video of you!

[@kevinbumann1]

I mean fountain ^^

[@Maria-ec7kv]

I love you! I really really do!!! Thank you for sharing!

[@BertBerg]

Alright! I never was aware of this ! So great thank you! Not there yet, but practicing.

[@matthewsylvester2527]

I love your videos

[@damienfire350]

dude u hv taught me so much u rock

[@flaRe519]

this video taught me windmills more than anyone ever has, Thank you so much

[@joelgermancervantesgarcia5828]

Thanks a lot, I almost got it! Maybe I'm thinking too much cause I get confused sometimes and BANG, my head's got hit. I've always wanted to play with pois and your videos have been very helpful.

[@SoulSourceSeeker]

Dude u rock! Namaste! :) ♡

[@Irishbros246]

Got it! Thanks!

[@mbrsart]

No excuses! It took two and a half short practice sessions over two days, but I got it. Now to learn it counter-clockwise....

[@arolveloso]

loved the beginnning!

[@gicker6647]

Bravo et Merci pour tes "cours" et tes précieux conseils!! (y)

[@jonesnate98]

Thanks bro iv learned a lot from your vids your ausome keep it up

[@daniseflores]

awesome vid! Got it the first time :)

[@rominas.ortega2251]

me encanta ete video te enseña mucho