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Tuesday, February 26, 2008

UA&P - I AM S.T.R.O.N.G: The Poi

Jewelz shares..


When I joined the Philippine Flag Football League (PFFL) during my first year in college, I met new friends and great people. There were dads, moms, people in high school and college, some working with all kinds of jobs. One thing that fascinated me most was the poi. Our coaches, Joe Pagulayan and Dino were really good at this and even taught in Boracay. For one of the competitions in Assumption College, some of my team members from the Avengers used the poi in parts of their routine and won Championship. It's really amazing how you can do so much with a ball attached to a string. It takes a lot of hand-eye coordination and it serves as a great workout too! Well, here's a video I want to share with you... enjoy!






You can try this out at home and make your own poi. All you need is a pair of soccer socks and some beans to put inside, then tie it up. You can also roll another pair of socks and put it into the soccer socks. Of course, you can also buy some if you have a friend. :) Try it out, there are simple tricks you can easily learn!

What do you think of the video?
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Anonymous said...

wow cool! I like the one with fire...

Anonymous said...

the girls really good, she can do it behind her back.

Anonymous said...

where did this originate?

Anonymous said...

Wow, you met lots of great people!

Anonymous said...

Jewelz, do you know how to use the poi?

Anonymous said...

amazing!

Anonymous said...

glowsticks can also be used in raves.

Anonymous said...

are there lessons in the philippines? where can buy those?

Anonymous said...

oooh!!!

Anonymous said...

woah! nice one..you know how to do this, right jewelz? =)

Anonymous said...

this is cool!

Anonymous said...

nice! i saw people do this in bora haha

Anonymous said...

cool!

Anonymous said...

jewelz showed us how she does this...one time in class haha

Anonymous said...

whre do they teach this? its so cool!

Anonymous said...

theyre good!

Anonymous said...

It could be a good way to relieved tension on your shoulder.

Anonymous said...

A good form of workout! I like to try it to proove it to myself.

Anonymous said...

It is very artistic and at the same time very soothing.

Anonymous said...

Watching the movement relaxes me. It a form of art that makes you feel better.

Anonymous said...

I recommend for most people to try it for themselves, it will make them feel good.

Anonymous said...

Can you imagine watching a variety of moves with different colors shown while selected movements by hands are flowing freely with artistic design.

Anonymous said...

Schools should include this on their physical education classes. Its a good way for students to release stress.

Anonymous said...

Wow! This great hand coordination is simply amazing.

Anonymous said...

Different techniques! it is a good show and it is great to watch.

Anonymous said...

A good way to exercise. Doctors and other folks in the medical field should use it motivate their patients.

Anonymous said...

It can be therapeutic for some sick people. Doctors should encourage those in need to feel good to watch this one.I

Anonymous said...

The skills used by the performers are essentially done by lots of practice. Watching it is just stupenduos.

Anonymous said...

This particular skills can be marketed and a good potential income.

Anonymous said...

A good business opportunity and at the same time you can enjoy it too.

Anonymous said...

Gee! This really motivate me to do more exercise to get fit.

Anonymous said...

Competing with this professionals doing the same movements is a huge challenge.

Anonymous said...

It can be a good way to start your day by using this to exercise. It will pump you up.

Anonymous said...

It is a good form of exercise and you can learn new ways to look good.

Anonymous said...

Looks really fun, Jewelz :)

Anonymous said...

interesting!

Anonymous said...

it looks very difficult!

Anonymous said...

I like the different color designs and showing the variation of configurations. It can be viewed in an abstract mode.

Anonymous said...

It is commendable to share it with of all of us even if we are competing. I like it myself although I am on the other side.

Anonymous said...

wow!

Anonymous said...

It is so harmoniuos and it is meditating for me while watching it.

Anonymous said...

she's really good!!

Anonymous said...

great skill!

Anonymous said...

this requires a lot of practice!

Anonymous said...

nice :D

Anonymous said...

Even a four year old boy had fun doing Poi! Ask Dominic.

Anonymous said...

I thought it was very hard to do it.But when I tried it with some practice ,it was really fun!

Anonymous said...

i wanna learn this!

Anonymous said...

amazing!!

Anonymous said...

wowwwwwwww :)

Anonymous said...

Is this new?

Anonymous said...

What does "Poi" mean?

Anonymous said...

This can be a good hobby :)

Anonymous said...

Our daughter introduced Poi to our family.It was a nice bonding with so much fun & laughter.All of us tried it from The youngest member who is four,to the oldest who is 55 yrs old!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for sharing Jewelz!

Anonymous said...

NICEEE

Anonymous said...

What made you try this? :)

Anonymous said...

Try it! Nakakawala talaga ng stress.

Anonymous said...

Is this easy to learn??

Anonymous said...

I love DOM :)

Anonymous said...

It's fun,but be careful with kids.Make sure someone is close monitoring.It could strangle a toddler.Just a reminder...

Anonymous said...

Poi sounds like a kind of Fish...

Anonymous said...

Its an enjoyable sight to see Jewelz do the Poi.Ask her to show to her friends.
Dont get mad at me Jewelz...

Anonymous said...

The swirling motions makes me calm down, especially after a rigorous day at work.

Anonymous said...

it is so therapeutic! I feel like dancing with the wind!

Anonymous said...

I can imagine doing this exercise in the middle of the ballroom dance hall. I will have fun, fun, fun.

Anonymous said...

I would love to to try doing this even for a short while. I am 69 years old but still strong.

Anonymous said...

I would love to to try doing this even for a short while. I am 69 years old but still strong.

Anonymous said...

cool!!! try this one now na

Anonymous said...

I want to join that 69 years old in the middle of a gymansium. We can have the time of our life. I am disable but willing to try.

Anonymous said...

another youtube post? another copy and paste? san you videod yourself

Anonymous said...

I AM A PROPONENT OF GOOD HEALTH. With this, I can hone my skills, and at the same time enjoy myself.

Anonymous said...

oh sorry its not cool pla kc fire hahaha

Anonymous said...

I can teach you guys. Get my number from Jules -Dino Lopez

Anonymous said...

Doing this routine excercise look very easy, but in reality you need focus and strong coordination.

Anonymous said...

ooops! I try to do it and I am so clumsy that I always forget the next thing to do. Oh man...

Anonymous said...

coolness!

Anonymous said...

truly amazing!!!

Anonymous said...

sooo cute.

Anonymous said...

The glow sticks looks like a good one to have during New Year to celebrate. It will keep you moving all night long.

Anonymous said...

The fire part of the show appears to be fearsome. But I think I can manage to get over the scary aspect of it.

Anonymous said...

Shy people will benefit from this skill. They dont have to talk nor show their emotion doing it. Ha ha ha.

Anonymous said...

ang galing superr!

Anonymous said...

Poi remimds of Hawaii. It is one of the delicacy in the local market. Its yummy and delicious. But in contrast, the brilliant display of the poi routine makes me feel like going back to Hawaii.

Anonymous said...

his Poi reminds of The song, "come fly with me to the moon." It is so magical.

Anonymous said...

Would consider doing this Poi with a beautiful lady dress in bright red? I am excited to try it at least once.

Anonymous said...

to lady in red; can we do it for fun? Poi seems to be a good thing to do, it will keep us occupied.

Anonymous said...

To Jewelz; Thanks for sharing this fascinating Poi! Its totally wonderful.

Anonymous said...

Poi is a wonderful piece of artistic work. It provides with feeling of freedom.

Anonymous said...

Poi should be a part of this competition amongst tha UA&P students participating. It will enhance their competetive hormones.

Anonymous said...

i wanna learn this ;p

Anonymous said...

holy cow!! that was so cool!!

Anonymous said...

those were great long exposure shots!! daym... gotta try that some day!

Anonymous said...

I tried it and it took a lot practice before It work for me.

Anonymous said...

It needs good eye coordination and if you have bad eyes, you can forget doing it.

Anonymous said...

My eyes was starained after I did the routine, but I has fun doing it.

Anonymous said...

Try focusing your concentration on the ball, it makes it easier to do.

Anonymous said...

Wow! It was hard at first, but after a few tries, I got good at it.

Anonymous said...

If you are clumsy, dont even try this Poi, it is not that easy.

Anonymous said...

It's f you want to enjoy and at the same time doing a little exercise helps you feel good.

Anonymous said...

Hmmm...It is hard but at least I gave it a try.

Anonymous said...

I like Poi! It feels great and a good work out.

Anonymous said...

Mahirap gawin pero meron kang mararamdaman na ginhawa sa iyong katawan pagkatapos ng Poi exercise. At masaya!

Anonymous said...

Sana subukan ninyo ang Poi kasi makakatulong ito sa inyong kalusugan.

Anonymous said...

Baka mahirapan ang mahina ang mga mata kung gagawin niya ang Poi.

Anonymous said...

Walang mawawala sa inyo kung gagawin ninyo ang Poi. Its a lot of fun.

Anonymous said...

wow! ang sakit ng aking balakang! mahirap pala ang Poi!

Anonymous said...

I trid to do it behind my back but I end up falling on my back. ha ha ha

Anonymous said...

lets try to do Poi with our friends together

Anonymous said...

making the materials to do Poi is fun

Anonymous said...

Poi is a good business opportunity for me

Anonymous said...

having croos eyed might be cured by doing Poi!

Anonymous said...

Optometrists should consider Poi for their clients

Anonymous said...

I dont mind trying poi for myself.

Anonymous said...

I tried some of the suggestions on how to the poi, but it is difficult

Anonymous said...

poi is a good eye workout

Anonymous said...

i have to be strong to do poi

Anonymous said...

blind people probably can do better with poi exercise

Anonymous said...

I have to do better next time on my coordination

Anonymous said...

I can do poi with relative ease

Anonymous said...

my children and I likes poi

Anonymous said...

I told my wife to do poi when she is amd at me to relieved stress. ha ha ha

Anonymous said...

my mother tried poi and she likes it

Anonymous said...

Politician should do poi, it might help them focus better.

Anonymous said...

doing poi first thing before work is good and healthy

Anonymous said...

business management should incorporate poi into their work schedule, it might improve their workers productivity

Anonymous said...

Doing poi have strengthen my back muscles

Anonymous said...

People working on computers should try poi, it will improve their eye coordination

Anonymous said...

Poi can provide good health benefit for the sick people

Anonymous said...

I have watched children do poi, and they are better coordinated than adult sometime

Anonymous said...

poi poi poi, that's all my kids wants to do now.

Anonymous said...

poi can developed a good behavior in children.

Anonymous said...

I like poi as my new exercise

Anonymous said...

Are you kidding me! poi is for fit people.

Anonymous said...

you can be a good poi demonstrator if you want.

Anonymous said...

try doing poi while mixing it with good music

Anonymous said...

poi with Kenny G is great

Anonymous said...

There are now many poi materials in my house, all my kids likes it

Anonymous said...

poi is good for daddy to play with their son's

Anonymous said...

poi is also good for mothers to play with their daughters

Anonymous said...

i've seen my mom and dad workout with poi

Anonymous said...

family can have fun with poi

Anonymous said...

how about grandma and grandpa, can they play poi too?

Anonymous said...

Older people are welcome to try it, but i suggest that they consult their doctors first

Anonymous said...

watching it makes me feel so graceful

Anonymous said...

Good morning poi lovers, lets get up and do some poi!

Anonymous said...

I just love to watch others do poi, i have fun doing it

Anonymous said...

would you like to try poi with your friends and relatives?

Anonymous said...

Wow! i did not know that many people are now trying poi!

Anonymous said...

you can make lots of friends doing poi

Anonymous said...

poi can generate friendship

Anonymous said...

can you try to do poi with other people from another country?

Anonymous said...

i want to introduce this to my friends in Dubai.

Anonymous said...

me too will forward the demo video to my friends in saudi arabia

Anonymous said...

Muslims can do it too and maybe better

Anonymous said...

Mindanao university perhaps might do it in their gym with their students

Anonymous said...

wow i like the lighting jewelz

Anonymous said...

i also want to learn that

Anonymous said...

is it hard?

Anonymous said...

i dare myself to make one

Anonymous said...

wonderful!

Anonymous said...

maybe the colored bracelets in the baywalk blvd can also be used

Anonymous said...

can i try

Anonymous said...

pmum please buy me one

Anonymous said...

teach me teach me please

Anonymous said...

unbelievable

Anonymous said...

magnificent like magic

Anonymous said...

maybe it would be a lot better if its with a swing music. what do you think?

Anonymous said...

deliver them to my house please?

Anonymous said...

its a good arm exercise

Anonymous said...

i use to do that with my pen and paper... i'll teach you that next time

Anonymous said...

nice...

Anonymous said...

best to do that on new year's eve

Anonymous said...

fabulous

Anonymous said...

maybe they can use that in the fit and right challenge

Anonymous said...

great

Anonymous said...

ping pong balls

Anonymous said...

it requires balance

Anonymous said...

timing

Anonymous said...

mharmony

Anonymous said...

try it till you drop.... have funnnn

Anonymous said...

arm movement... leg movement

Anonymous said...

leg movement

Anonymous said...

poink poink

Anonymous said...

believe me you can!

Anonymous said...

roll over the ocean roll over the sea

Anonymous said...

i want to learn

Anonymous said...

bring it on!!

Anonymous said...

work your muscles

Anonymous said...

priceless

Anonymous said...

i'll dance to its rhythym and motion

Anonymous said...

mind training

Anonymous said...

its alright... you can do it

Anonymous said...

bravo

Anonymous said...

leave it all to me...

Anonymous said...

heart and soul movement

Anonymous said...

body and mind exercise

Anonymous said...

a locomotion light dance

Anonymous said...

go go go

Anonymous said...

help me learn....

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