Freestyle for College Project

[DanTheMan]

Hey guys please help me out here im doing a group project about subcultures and were doing Freestyle lol!!

Seriously id really appreciate if as many of you as possible could answer these by this evening, THANK U!!


When did you start freestyle?


How did you find out about it?


How often do you train?


Why do you like it so much?


Is it a sport or an art?


Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?


What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)


What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?


Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?


Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[tbc]

1) 2009
2) Looking for Ronaldinho video on youtube
3) I train on weekends and when not injured!
4) Its new, no one around me does it. I feel good about myself when i get results after sweating tons
5) It started as an art, but is turning into sport. Personally, it is a person's choice.
6) No. Just the shoes maybe.
7) I would say footbag or basketball freestyle.
8) Being different.
9) No. It is just a passionate hobby.

[Ricke]

1. When did you start freestyle?

early 2009, with breaks now and then.

2.How did you find out about it?

First video I saw I think was of oli, then I found this forum. Then I thought I'd try it out.

3.How often do you train?

Depends on my mood, try to get about 1 hour a day, sometimes less sometimes a little bit more.

4.Why do you like it so much?

Because it helps me focus on what i'm doing at the moment instead of thinking about school, friends etc. It's fun to challenge yourself and do things very few people in the world can do since freestyle is relatively small.


5.Is it a sport or an art?

Both.. more leaning towards a sport.


6.Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?

Some do, for sure. Those who want to express themselves in a creative way, like séan seem to dress accordingly. Those who go more towards the hardcore genre dress differently.

7.What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)

breakdancing I guess, footbag perhaps.. there are several. Though it doesn't feel like they have been formed through another sport like freestyle has evolved through football.


8.What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
Being able to do whatever I feel like doing, freestyle is like meditation to me were I zone out and come back in usually an hour.

9.Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
if the opportunity arises, i don't see why not. but at the moment i want it kept as a hobby and will be a hobby if I don't spend at least 2 more hours a day on it and start fishing for sponsors/contacts.

[samfs]

When did you start freestyle?
Early 2009

How did you find out about it?
Saw a video of Tom Folan (October 2008 I think)

How often do you train?
Try for every other day or so, and for about 30 mins - 1 hour each session.

Why do you like it so much?
Since there are quite a few people doing it, it's a great way to meet others and socialize. Also, it feels amazing to accomplish a trick or combo after quite a lot of hard work.

Is it a sport or an art?
For me, it is more of an art than a sport because there's no specific guidelines; you do what you want.

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
Yes. Some people who do more of the creative side of Freestyle Football tend to dress up with more casual clothing to appeal crowds or other freestylers, compared to some freestylers who will wear anything that makes hardcore tricks/combos easier.

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
street dancing is pretty close because there are no rules to what sort of dance you do, but hardcore moves + style on them makes the perfect dance.

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
It's always been hard for me to improve in sports because of my physique, but in Freestyle you can keep improving if you try hard.

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
I wouldn't consider it for myself, but for a few freestylers it's a big option.

[Adi]

Geez, I remember when I gave a speech on freestyle in one of my classes, then my videos didn't work on the school computer.  What a crap presentation!

[Royal Freakiness]

When did you start freestyle?
late 2006

How did you find out about it?
Watching videos on the net, specifically expertfootball.com

How often do you train?
I used to train 2/3 hours a day, 5 days a week
now more like 30 minutes once a week 

Why do you like it so much?
Because it's fun. I especially love it when I achieve a new move or combo

Is it a sport or an art?
Both, but closer to art.

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
slang phrases, maybe, not sure. Clothing, obviously not. Freestyle is your own style, some like hip hop, some like to be hardcore and wear sports shizzle

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
skateboarding or hip hop dancing

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
Great way for me to lose weight  

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
Yeah it could be, sure. But you have to be serious about it.

[L_I_S]

1. October 2007
2. Friend showed me some atws
3. My last training session was in Febuary. What does that average..once every 2 months?
4. I don't even know. I guess it amazes me and when I replicate what amazes me, I feel amazed/proud of myself :D
5. Sport.
6. Not really. It's not like we have a uniform or anything like that. I guess the word 'freestyle' is used and that can be considered slang. Or maybe that's just jargon.
7. Footbagging
8. It gives me something to do when I'm not touching myself.
9. lol right now it's my only sorce of income. So yes.

[colemorgan426]

When did you start freestyle?
Summer of 2009

How did you find out about it?
I saw Touzanis video on youtube and started learning atw and htw but then met Khoa and he basically introduced me to the whole scene actual freestyle scene.

How often do you train?
2 hours a days probably 4 days a week

Why do you like it so much?
Its fun.  and it was able to fill the gap that actually playing soccer used to fill since i dont play for a team anymore.

Is it a sport or an art?
Both,  it can be either one depending on what part of it you are looking at.  Creating new tricks and making great videos is definitely an art and the contests and all that are more sport.

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
We definitely have our own slang,  explaining what all the trick acronyms are to people who dont know is a pain and you ahve to be a part of the scene to know what they are.  Clothing I don't think is very unique to freestyle.

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
Skating in terms of all the tricks and graffiti in the sense that its a very small community and everyone knows eachother for the most part.

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
Landing a new trick or combo for the first time is the best feeling.

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
On the side, right now there isn't any paying things I do regularly to really consider it an income.  Just something on top of my job.

[Alex17]

When did you start freestyle?
2006-2007 Officially
How did you find out about it?
Touzani first video, then my brothers lol

How often do you train?
2-3 hrs a day, 6 days a week.
Why do you like it so much?
Because it gets my mind free from other things, relaxing at times, and the athmosphere is great!

Is it a sport or an art?
Sport no doubt.

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
Everyone has their own style, but recently its been a lot of hip hop and gangster clothing?

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
Skateboarding, i get so much respect from this guys and even allow me to fs around their area.

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
Knowing after every session that it was good or bad. You don't know your limits, you just think you do.

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
It can be an income, for example, sean, john farnworht, etc. .
Currently myself i been living out of my freestyle income.

[Palgi]

When did you start freestyle?
late 2008

How did you find out about it?
youtube, videos of joltter and reyra :D

How often do you train?
i trained every daybefore , but nowadays 1-2 times per week cause of studies.

Why do you like it so much?
there's nothing specific, the whole sport just ties me in it's embrace

Is it a sport or an art?
definitely both!

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
i don't think so..

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
maybe graffiti & skating

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
the feeling i get when learning/doing something i haven't done before.

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
sure why not

[MiniLud]

When did you start freestyle?
April 2010

How did you find out about it?
learn2freestyle <3

How often do you train?
3-5

Why do you like it so much?
Because it's fun to make progress and it takes issues or what have u off my mind, because it requires 100% of ones concentration.

Is it a sport or an art?
I think it can be both.

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
idk i see a lot of skinheads lol

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
???

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
The rush I get whenever I accomplish something I've been trying to do for ages.

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
I dont know. probably not

[walter]

When did you start freestyle?
june 2010

How did you find out about it?
a billy wingrove video

How often do you train?
i used to train at least an hour every day but now about 30 mins to an hour when i have time/can be bothered

Why do you like it so much?
its fun,takes my  mind of other things

Is it a sport or an art?
sport

Do you think freestylers have their own style of clothing/slang phrases etc.?
no really just acronyms for tricks and stuff

What other subculture do you think its most similar to in relation to the tricks themselves and the community? (eg. skating, graffiti, hip hop dance, bboying)
maybe footbag

What is the single best thing about Freestyle for you?
landing a trick or combo that ive being trying to get for a while

Would you consider Freestyle as a source of income?
yes