I want to try ice skating so bad, I literally spend HOURS daydreaming about it and watching videos from years back and now of kids and adults doing their performances 😭
i like how you explained how best to fall. knowing that falling isn’t a bad thing stops you from fearing it and as soon as you lose that fear you gain so much confidence
Is actually suggest finding somewhere quiet and practicing falling as suggested. It will quickly teach you that it doesn't have to be bad or painful. It's like when learning to juggle it's a good idea to deliberately throw the ball up and let it hit the floor. Do that whenever you get really frustrated and it will remind you that it isn't bad at all.
I'm 15 and I've always wanted to ice skate for fun, and I may actually be able to soon so I've been binge watching ice skating videos. This really helps me be prepared for what I'm going to learn! Thank you :)
@@161cjl im 15 and i love watching figure skating so much and i want to try and learn but even though im still young it's embarrassing starting at 15 when most people learn when they are really young😭
I'm 42 and have recently started learning to skate for the first time. What stopped me from learning before was not wanting to fall, hurt myself, and look stupid/be laughed at. What changed is: 1. I stopped caring what other people think so much (this may be age related!) 2. My 4yo son started going skating with my wife, who is an excellent figure skater, and I wanted us to go as a family So far I've been just three times, but am enjoying myself and didn't fall today :) I watched a fair few tutorials and this is the best I've seen! Thanks Julia
I started just this weekend, I'm 29 so kinda late to the game? But hey enough patience and I'm sure we going to be flying round soon. I fell flat on my butt in front of everyone, it didn't hurt close to what I thought it might, and no one acted like I was a fool. Keep it up man, never to old to start something new!! Goodluck! 👍
Today I did my first hour of skating since I was a teenager (I'm 32). Thank you so much for these tutorials. Without it, I would be flat on my back the moment I've stepped on the ice. I've managed to do all the basics (+ forward swizzles). Your channel is gold! :)
I wish you had been my teacher 80 ago when I first put on a pair of skates--it would have saved me many falls on the ice. So impressed with your fun and easy to follow instructions.
So happy I found this! I skated a lot as a kid and even did a few competitions but in 40+ years have only been on the ice maybe 5 times. Very nice tips which I had long forgotten. Also taking my grandkids out on the ice here soon, so these tips are great. Thank you so much. Some of my happiest moments were on the ice back home in Michigan and I'm looking forward to just gliding around one more time. Thank you, Coach Julia
So glad to hear that my tips have been helpful. I hope you have a wonderful time out on the ice again with your grandkids! That sounds like a lovely time.
This makes me feel so comforted :( I really want to learn to skate and I live right next to an ice rink but I have pretty bad anxiety so I’m scared to go alone haha. Watching this makes me motivated to try and go though! Even though I feel like it’s too late, I think I can still become somebody who skates confidently! I don’t want to be the best or anything, it just looks like so much fun 🥺🥺
Go! It is a bit weird at first to go alone but you get used to it and often times people there are supportive and will help you improve your technique!
Awe, you can definitely be someone who skates confidently. I know it is scary to go do something alone sometimes, but just think, that way you can concentrate on your own skills and not be distracted. I hope you get out there and give it a try.
Theres one difference that some people don't know about ice skating and roller balading\skating, it's that in roller skating you push with your toes and in ice skating you push with your inner parts of your feet.
Im a teen and Im really excited to skate. I went for two years and got an ankle injury so I couldn’t skate. Now about four years later Im ready to start skating again. Thank you so much, Coach Julia
I am 41 years old and I am taking ice skating classes. With this tutorial I am soo much better. And I decided to practice in parking lot!! Guys try soooo much fun!!
Like the way she teaches,she makes it seem so easy and graceful! Started taking my 3 and 5yr old for beginners classes and I keep on looking with envy at all the show-offs intimidating non skaters like myself! I'm afraid of spraining my ankle though as the older one gets,things take longer to heal! I hope I try some of these tips asap!
im in a tropical country, its so hard to find an ice rink :( in my area there is an ice rink but its pretty expensive, especially on weekends. i've tried getting into the ice rink for the first time yesterday, i follow these steps and I CAN DO IT OMGMGMG im very happy, my dream has come true!
At 42, I got an opportunity to join an ice skating class in St. Louis as we don't have a rink back in the country where I live. With Google, nothing is secret anymore and the reason for this comment is somehow through their algorithm they featured this video in my list as a surprise. Glad to learn from you coach. I enjoyed every bit of your session. I'll try these in my next session. You were clear, crisp, and slow in coaching that made me clearly understand the lesson. Summarising at the end was the cherry on the cake. Thank you so much for your free online lesson!
thank you so much 😊 i’ve been learning to ice skate recently and bought my own skates and been going every week but it feels like i’ve had no progress and just can’t stop holding onto the wall, and everyone is so much better than me. i’m going to try everything in this video and hopefully i’ll improve some day it’s been really un motivating not progressing when i’ve been at the rink multiple times. 😅 you make it look so easy! edit: i’ve actually progressed a lot from when i commented this which was only two weeks ago! i’m able to skate without holding onto wall! and it actually isn’t that difficult i think fear was just holding me back. seems like after i wrote the comment the next day i progressed so randomly
I'm 13 and have been skating almost my whole life ( on hockey skates) I've also played hockey in previous years but this year I really wanted to try figure skating! So I finally got figure skates and I don't know how to skate on them since I've only been on hockey skates so this is super helpful thank you!
i'm skating again for the first time in about 12 years so i really appreciate the refresher and i think it'll be useful when i hit the rink tomorrow - thanks a bunch!
@@CoachJulia I am 75 and started to have skating with my private coach for 3 mon, thank you very much for your vid, now I am less scaring to run on ice from your vid. You are so talent in teaching.
I am in my 60th and I actually want to learn how to Ice skate. Yesterday I went to Bryan Park in NY city. I had a fall and after stayed in a corner taking baby steps. Your video provided me a basic knowledge for beginner. Thanks a lot. I will go back and try it again with a little more confidence. God bless you
Thank you so much. Was taking lessons with my 5 year old and didn't go very well. So now I am in adult classes and he will be getting less afraid of the ice and falling.
You included some helpful information on falling safely and getting up. Everyone talks about keeping your hands off the ice and not getting them run over. I don't know how often it happens, but I've heard of a few cases and it's bad. Of course, especially as you get more daring, you can't always control the direction of falls.
thank you very much for your clear explanation. you are a good teacher. keep it up. thank you. I am 55 and begin to learn skating by myself. I watched some but your's is great. thank you.
I want to thank you so much Coach Julia! I finally am about to begin my figure skating journey and your videos have already been so so entertaining! I can’t wait to finally be able to use your videos for help instead of simply watching for fun!
Thank you coach Julia for showing how to fall. Hopefully next time I fall I won't break my leg again. I broke my leg right at my ankle the day I was due to be fitted for my own figure skates. I was super disappointed. Almost 4 weeks out of cast now and only a slight limp left when I walk, but no skating yet. Still getting physio for strength, flexibility, and balance.
Hi Coach Julia!! I rarely comment on videos but this is for you! I recently started taking ice skating lessons but I've been really struggling. I'm only doing the stroking motion with my strong foot so it looks like skateboarding or as if I'm riding a scooter! I've practised with my friends outside of my lessons but we haven't been able to figure out how to get both feet working properly. Watching your video has been helpful - tomorrow I'll try to return to the beginning, put my feet in that v shape and see if I can get both feet working together properly with those little motions you showed.
I hope you have been able to see improvement! You can also try doing the reverse of what you started with, just push with your weak foot. This will force you to improve that co-ordination.
Hey Coach Julia! I am so glad I found this video after a random search. Today was my 3 year old daughter's and my first attempt at skating, The did this in a neighborhood canal by the lake so basically not in the usual controlled rink environment. Your tips where very helpful. I did fall 2 times however I managed and will go again tomorrow till I get it right. Send more tips for when skating outdoors. The out doors is what we have due to COVID all centers are closed.
I am so glad you found my video helpful! I would love to make a video about skating outdoors or skating on 'natural' ice, but unfortunately, living in sunny california, in a valley, I have never skated on natural ice! I had a chance once in Montana but I chickened out. I do hope to find another opportunity to experience that.
Among other channel who teach about skating, you are the best. You explain the basic concept clearly that people could easily understand. And those concept (Forward Swizzle, Forward Stroking, Backward Swizzle, etc, I just watched your other videos too) are so complete that beginner could remember. All is perfect. 😅 But, I couldn't follow your tutorial. I could only move forward a little and know how to stand up after fall. It quite easy to get momentum and keep stabilize, using your suggestion, magic table. Hehe. I try it and it work. It might get people attention because I keep my hand in front of me like you do. 🤭 But I am struggling to stand up with only 1 foot. It seems like I couldn't make a pivot on my shoes, it kind of lean left or right, even if I tie it up tightly And also, I failed to perform dip shape. It seems like the shoes too high and prevent me to lean my foot in order to do dip. 😭
I want to try ice skating! Ever since I read about Charles Schulz being an ice skater and playing hockey, I found such a subject interesting to learn about.
I'm 69 and want to get through family skates without hurting myself or pride to badly. I have rarely skated over the years so I really want to learn to do it properly not just willy nilly. Enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for doing them.
I just became 12, and i live in Brazil. I always wanted to try ice skating, so first im practicing with my rollerblades about the basics of the basics. How to walk on it, do simple turns, you know, the basic. It might be really different when i finally try out skating on ICE, but im really passionate about this. I'll start doing ballet to be more flexible, improve ln my skating skills, then look for an opportunity to skate on ice, if there even is something like that here on Brazil lol. I loved your video and your tips, they were extra helpful!❤
I tried skating for the first time and when I was practicing the marching to get used to being on the ice, I kept hitting the toe pick. I also practice ballet, and I never thought about trying in first position. Thank you, gonna try this at the rink today.
I’ve been trying to skate for years and I think I’m getting better, just need a little confidence boost since I’m such a hesitant person but my brothers are hockey players so we are always at the rink I can’t wait to continue watching these tutorials to help me out ty!
Thank you for this! I’ve been dreaming of learning to ice skate for years. I’m in my mid-20’s and I’m fairly active/healthy because I cross train with a lot of different activites and exercises but I’ve struggled with skating so much. Makes me scared like no other thing has before haha! Falling and the speed scare me. But my goal this year is to go to some public skate sessions and learn to be less fearful on the ice and do some self-teach RUclips lessons. Then, when I find time, take some adult beginner skating lessons at my local rink! Excited to watch more of your videos ❤
Thank you so much! I took my 1st lesson today , fell , got up and tried to do better.Your video really explained how to use balance ( FYI I am a dancer) vs just focusing on falling!
My university just reopened the rink and I’m getting my own gears to get in the rink for the first time in my life. It’s pretty scary but this video is calming me down a little
Thanks Julia for your help!.I am in my 40's and recently started mini skating course with my 11 years old daughter. I have to say that your videos are very helpful ☺️
Today was my first time on the ice and thanks to this video and the video about how to snowplow stop, I didn't fall once! I was able to balance and skate 3 times around the rink without holding on to the wall too much. Thanks Coach Julia!
Her teachings and technique are spot on. I also appreciate the part where she advises you to keep your hands off the ice as much as possible. Easy way to avoid losing some fingers! I am very competent on skates, but I’m starting to teach my five-year-old. So these videos do a great job helping me relearn the mechanics so I can teach them. Thank you for putting this together, Coach J! 🍻 ❤️
All the beginners videos are great although they miss out how to stop! Thanks for a great video. I'm 50 and booked to skate at 1pm today. I have a fear that I want to conquer
@@CoachJulia thank you. I realised I don't need to stop yet! I did my first session on Thursday with a snowman. Will I ever be able to let go? So much appreciate your work 🌟
I've been wanting to learn to ice skate ever since I became a fan of yuzuru 2 years ago. The city where I lived at before didn't have an ice rink. Now that I moved to a bigger city a few months ago for college, I'm finally getting the chance to skate for the first time tomorrow! I feel more prepared after watching this video. Thank you!
@@CoachJulia It was hard but very fun at the same time!! I had to use the polar bear thing you push for support because they didn't have an instructor available earlier. I'm still wobbly but I was able to skate on my own and lift my other leg like in your video for a while without support. I will definitely come back soon to learn more 😊
Thank you for helpful video , so I just turned 49 today and it's a Christmas event with a rink , and maybe it's too late . But I'm gonna give it a go. When I was little girl I really wanted to do figure skating, alas my town didn't open a rink until I was in my twenties . By that time was doing other things . Thanks for the safety tips , hopefully won't be too bruised !
@@CoachJulia ha 😀 I followed your instructions and did good ! I was trying to help my partner Ben and he was just moving backwards and forwards sliding holding on to side 😂, I fell trying to help him 😂 serves me right , I was fine as landed well near the wall . The magic table top worked , and I managed myself to get out in the rink and go round , before lapping Ben lol 😂 . I might go for lessons, when our lockdown ends . Thanks again 👍
Ok , my first time skating was age 28 , it was at a mall during Christmas 2019 . All my family laughs at me but I didn’t care . In fact falling was part of the fun . I’m waiting for my figure skating to arrive so I can learn at age of 30. Remember u get older when u stop playing. Thank you for this lesson. I will try those practices a lot and I have a goal to be a professional skater.
@@Therealpeter961 how has it been going? I’m going to start taking lessons! I’m 31. When I was younger I’ve always been super athletic into sports and was great at all sports but doing skating terrifies me! Haha. I use to love roller blading but I’m so scared of doing ice skating but I’m determined.
@@shutupandeatasmr4498 It's going great thx. I have learned a lot and make some new friends over there at the Ice skating place. After my 7th time, I was able to glide and skate way easier. The more skillful you get the easier it becomes. The first 5 times were just pained honestly and not a lot of fun, whoever the more you do it more fun it's become. Currently working on my left leg balance. You need to wear thick sucks cuz the figure skate can cat your legs that due to unregular balance. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
I love ice skating even though I never tried it and I'm nervous bcause I might go ice skating on SATURDAY! And I'm just really scare luckily I found this video it was really helpful I think I should practice the falling on the side😁 Oh and quick question should I wear any protective gear or extra clothes?
you can do this, just take it slow. Stay near the wall and don't get discouraged. Everything will hurt, even your eyelashes (OK kidding about that) the first time you get on the ice. That's ok, just give your muscles time to adapt.
I want to try ice skating so bad, I literally spend HOURS daydreaming about it and watching videos from years back and now of kids and adults doing their performances 😭
do it.
ikr my mom keeps saying she'll take me but never does
@@c222ng2 I want to, more than anything. But I lack so much in order to do it, I will for sure look into it when I’m able to! 😌
I hope you get a chance to try it out.
@@CoachJulia thank you, I hope I get the chance as well 😭
i like how you explained how best to fall. knowing that falling isn’t a bad thing stops you from fearing it and as soon as you lose that fear you gain so much confidence
The first thing i wanted to learn was falling :D And coach Julia made falling so fun :D
Is actually suggest finding somewhere quiet and practicing falling as suggested. It will quickly teach you that it doesn't have to be bad or painful. It's like when learning to juggle it's a good idea to deliberately throw the ball up and let it hit the floor. Do that whenever you get really frustrated and it will remind you that it isn't bad at all.
I like coach Julia’s haircut and whole appearance and the way she teaches.
Thank you so much! I appreciate that!
I'm 15 and I've always wanted to ice skate for fun, and I may actually be able to soon so I've been binge watching ice skating videos. This really helps me be prepared for what I'm going to learn! Thank you :)
same
Yeah same
Samee 🌱😩
i am 15 going today.. well i've been there twice before but that was when i was really young
@@161cjl im 15 and i love watching figure skating so much and i want to try and learn but even though im still young it's embarrassing starting at 15 when most people learn when they are really young😭
I'm 42 and have recently started learning to skate for the first time. What stopped me from learning before was not wanting to fall, hurt myself, and look stupid/be laughed at. What changed is:
1. I stopped caring what other people think so much (this may be age related!)
2. My 4yo son started going skating with my wife, who is an excellent figure skater, and I wanted us to go as a family
So far I've been just three times, but am enjoying myself and didn't fall today :) I watched a fair few tutorials and this is the best I've seen! Thanks Julia
I started just this weekend, I'm 29 so kinda late to the game? But hey enough patience and I'm sure we going to be flying round soon.
I fell flat on my butt in front of everyone, it didn't hurt close to what I thought it might, and no one acted like I was a fool.
Keep it up man, never to old to start something new!! Goodluck! 👍
Omg that is so cute! I’m sure you are doing well now
Today I did my first hour of skating since I was a teenager (I'm 32). Thank you so much for these tutorials. Without it, I would be flat on my back the moment I've stepped on the ice. I've managed to do all the basics (+ forward swizzles). Your channel is gold! :)
Yay! Welcome back to the ice! I am glad I could make your return a bit easier!
I wish you had been my teacher 80 ago when I first put on a pair of skates--it would have saved me many falls on the ice. So impressed with your fun and easy to follow instructions.
Awe, that is so kind!
So happy I found this! I skated a lot as a kid and even did a few competitions but in 40+ years have only been on the ice maybe 5 times. Very nice tips which I had long forgotten. Also taking my grandkids out on the ice here soon, so these tips are great. Thank you so much. Some of my happiest moments were on the ice back home in Michigan and I'm looking forward to just gliding around one more time. Thank you, Coach Julia
So glad to hear that my tips have been helpful. I hope you have a wonderful time out on the ice again with your grandkids! That sounds like a lovely time.
weeee!! me too!!
This makes me feel so comforted :( I really want to learn to skate and I live right next to an ice rink but I have pretty bad anxiety so I’m scared to go alone haha. Watching this makes me motivated to try and go though! Even though I feel like it’s too late, I think I can still become somebody who skates confidently! I don’t want to be the best or anything, it just looks like so much fun 🥺🥺
Go! It is a bit weird at first to go alone but you get used to it and often times people there are supportive and will help you improve your technique!
Awe, you can definitely be someone who skates confidently. I know it is scary to go do something alone sometimes, but just think, that way you can concentrate on your own skills and not be distracted. I hope you get out there and give it a try.
Hey, thanks for putting this out there. I'm in the same situation and I think I'm gonna face this now
😇🥰☺thanks me too
I’m 45 yo father, just started taking my 2 kids (14 yo and 6 yo) to a beginner class. I have to say that this vid really helps! Thanks Julia!
Theres one difference that some people don't know about ice skating and roller balading\skating, it's that in roller skating you push with your toes and in ice skating you push with your inner parts of your feet.
More difference is you ice skate on ice and you roller skate on concrete bro me and my friends always have a fight about it😅
Im a teen and Im really excited to skate. I went for two years and got an ankle injury so I couldn’t skate. Now about four years later Im ready to start skating again. Thank you so much, Coach Julia
Good luck on the recovery my guy
Thanks coach Julia. I just picked up my first ice skates ever and have so many of your videos saved to start my drills. Thank you so much!
So excited for you! I hope you really enjoy your experience learning this sport!
I am 41 years old and I am taking ice skating classes. With this tutorial I am soo much better. And I decided to practice in parking lot!! Guys try soooo much fun!!
That is awesome!
hand placement- 1:25
how to fall- 2:35
how to get up- 3:15
how to stand- 3:40
how to glide- 5:00
Thanks
So cool and exactly how I teach my beginner groups! I can show them this video!
That is awesome! Thanks for watching.
Great info shared, am senior citizen doing ice skating here in Manila
Like the way she teaches,she makes it seem so easy and graceful!
Started taking my 3 and 5yr old for beginners classes and I keep on looking with envy at all the show-offs intimidating non skaters like myself!
I'm afraid of spraining my ankle though as the older one gets,things take longer to heal!
I hope I try some of these tips asap!
I started to learn with my 5year old, I fall every time for 5 weeks in roll, now I’m so much more comfortable on ice. Try it, it’s fun
im in a tropical country, its so hard to find an ice rink :( in my area there is an ice rink but its pretty expensive, especially on weekends. i've tried getting into the ice rink for the first time yesterday, i follow these steps and I CAN DO IT OMGMGMG im very happy, my dream has come true!
OH my goodness, that is so wonderful! I am so glad you had a successful skating experience!
At 42, I got an opportunity to join an ice skating class in St. Louis as we don't have a rink back in the country where I live. With Google, nothing is secret anymore and the reason for this comment is somehow through their algorithm they featured this video in my list as a surprise.
Glad to learn from you coach. I enjoyed every bit of your session. I'll try these in my next session. You were clear, crisp, and slow in coaching that made me clearly understand the lesson. Summarising at the end was the cherry on the cake. Thank you so much for your free online lesson!
thank you so much 😊 i’ve been learning to ice skate recently and bought my own skates and been going every week but it feels like i’ve had no progress and just can’t stop holding onto the wall, and everyone is so much better than me. i’m going to try everything in this video and hopefully i’ll improve some day it’s been really un motivating not progressing when i’ve been at the rink multiple times. 😅 you make it look so easy!
edit: i’ve actually progressed a lot from when i commented this which was only two weeks ago! i’m able to skate without holding onto wall! and it actually isn’t that difficult i think fear was just holding me back. seems like after i wrote the comment the next day i progressed so randomly
Congratulations!! Very happy for you
I'm at the stage of your first paragraph. I feel I'm not making progress. Can't let go of the wall and i went several times now.
I'm 13 and have been skating almost my whole life ( on hockey skates) I've also played hockey in previous years but this year I really wanted to try figure skating! So I finally got figure skates and I don't know how to skate on them since I've only been on hockey skates so this is super helpful thank you!
i'm skating again for the first time in about 12 years so i really appreciate the refresher and i think it'll be useful when i hit the rink tomorrow - thanks a bunch!
I am 68 and recently started again with icescating after way more than 40 years. I love it! You can start again at any time. It's so much fun!
I'm going ice skating for the first time soon- this video will be very useful! Thank you coach Julia ♡
You got this!
I am 63 healthy equestrian, use
to skate , roller and ice just for fun. going ice skating in a week and now i am not scared!! Thank you Julia!!
Fear is such a hard thing to get over, but will really hold you back. I hope you can get out there and just enjoy it!
@@CoachJulia I am 75 and started to have skating with my private coach for 3 mon, thank you very much for your vid, now I am less scaring to run on ice from your vid. You are so talent in teaching.
I am in my 60th and I actually want to learn how to Ice skate. Yesterday I went to Bryan Park in NY city. I had a fall and after stayed in a corner taking baby steps. Your video provided me a basic knowledge for beginner. Thanks a lot. I will go back and try it again with a little more confidence. God bless you
I hope your second attempt went better! I love that you are giving it a shot. Figure skating is for every age!
Thank you so much. Was taking lessons with my 5 year old and didn't go very well. So now I am in adult classes and he will be getting less afraid of the ice and falling.
I used this to learn how to skate for the very first time as an adult. It was great. It helped a lot thanks.
I am so glad to hear that it was helpful.
why am i watching this ive been skating for over a year 😭
Same here
same haven’t been skating for a year, just a couple of months, but def not a beginner
You included some helpful information on falling safely and getting up. Everyone talks about keeping your hands off the ice and not getting them run over. I don't know how often it happens, but I've heard of a few cases and it's bad. Of course, especially as you get more daring, you can't always control the direction of falls.
Yeah, I have seen a few nasty cuts at the rink, so Safety First! 🙂
@@CoachJulia Something like that happened to a coach at an adult ice dance weekend. You have to watch out for those adult ice dancers!
Glad I found this I skated as a kid and teen then have a thirty five years gap now I want to skate to again thanks a lot 💞🌹🕊️
You can do it!
thank you very much for your clear explanation. you are a good teacher. keep it up. thank you.
I am 55 and begin to learn skating by myself. I watched some but your's is great. thank you.
Adorable coach! First Time in Canadá 🇨🇦
Thank you! 😃
Thank you so much Coach! I’m twelve years old and I have never been on ice but I can tell already that this will be a VERY big help!
Awesome! I hope you have a great time on the ice!
I want to thank you so much Coach Julia! I finally am about to begin my figure skating journey and your videos have already been so so entertaining! I can’t wait to finally be able to use your videos for help instead of simply watching for fun!
Thank you so much! I just started ice skating class. I was so confused but you explained everything so clear.
Thank you coach Julia for showing how to fall. Hopefully next time I fall I won't break my leg again.
I broke my leg right at my ankle the day I was due to be fitted for my own figure skates. I was super disappointed. Almost 4 weeks out of cast now and only a slight limp left when I walk, but no skating yet. Still getting physio for strength, flexibility, and balance.
Oh my gosh. I am so sorry to hear about your injury. That would be very disappointing. I hope you have a strong and speedy recovery.
Hi Coach Julia!!
I rarely comment on videos but this is for you!
I recently started taking ice skating lessons but I've been really struggling.
I'm only doing the stroking motion with my strong foot so it looks like skateboarding or as if I'm riding a scooter!
I've practised with my friends outside of my lessons but we haven't been able to figure out how to get both feet working properly.
Watching your video has been helpful - tomorrow I'll try to return to the beginning, put my feet in that v shape and see if I can get both feet working together properly with those little motions you showed.
I hope you have been able to see improvement! You can also try doing the reverse of what you started with, just push with your weak foot. This will force you to improve that co-ordination.
Hey Coach Julia! I am so glad I found this video after a random search. Today was my 3 year old daughter's and my first attempt at skating, The did this in a neighborhood canal by the lake so basically not in the usual controlled rink environment. Your tips where very helpful. I did fall 2 times however I managed and will go again tomorrow till I get it right. Send more tips for when skating outdoors. The out doors is what we have due to COVID all centers are closed.
I am so glad you found my video helpful! I would love to make a video about skating outdoors or skating on 'natural' ice, but unfortunately, living in sunny california, in a valley, I have never skated on natural ice! I had a chance once in Montana but I chickened out. I do hope to find another opportunity to experience that.
Watched this 20 minutes before going ice skating and I was able to skate for an hour and a half. I felt so proud of myself!
Oh my gosh, that makes me so glad.
Among other channel who teach about skating, you are the best.
You explain the basic concept clearly that people could easily understand. And those concept (Forward Swizzle, Forward Stroking, Backward Swizzle, etc, I just watched your other videos too) are so complete that beginner could remember.
All is perfect.
😅
But,
I couldn't follow your tutorial.
I could only move forward a little and know how to stand up after fall.
It quite easy to get momentum and keep stabilize, using your suggestion, magic table. Hehe.
I try it and it work.
It might get people attention because I keep my hand in front of me like you do.
🤭
But I am struggling to stand up with only 1 foot.
It seems like I couldn't make a pivot on my shoes, it kind of lean left or right, even if I tie it up tightly
And also, I failed to perform dip shape. It seems like the shoes too high and prevent me to lean my foot in order to do dip.
😭
Thank you Julia. I appreciate how thorough and detailed your teaching is. Much Gratitude 🙏
Glad it was helpful!
I want to try ice skating! Ever since I read about Charles Schulz being an ice skater and playing hockey, I found such a subject interesting to learn about.
Thanks for great teaching! I'm gonna try today😊
You got this!
I'm 69 and want to get through family skates without hurting myself or pride to badly. I have rarely skated over the years so I really want to learn to do it properly not just willy nilly. Enjoying your videos. Thank you so much for doing them.
I haven't been to ice skate in such a long time but it's good to know that there are others out there who haven't. It's good to relearn
I hope you find my tips helpful!
I just became 12, and i live in Brazil. I always wanted to try ice skating, so first im practicing with my rollerblades about the basics of the basics. How to walk on it, do simple turns, you know, the basic. It might be really different when i finally try out skating on ICE, but im really passionate about this. I'll start doing ballet to be more flexible, improve ln my skating skills, then look for an opportunity to skate on ice, if there even is something like that here on Brazil lol. I loved your video and your tips, they were extra helpful!❤
Thanks a lot coach.❤
You're welcome 😊
I tried skating for the first time and when I was practicing the marching to get used to being on the ice, I kept hitting the toe pick. I also practice ballet, and I never thought about trying in first position. Thank you, gonna try this at the rink today.
I’ve been trying to skate for years and I think I’m getting better, just need a little confidence boost since I’m such a hesitant person but my brothers are hockey players so we are always at the rink I can’t wait to continue watching these tutorials to help me out ty!
In the very beginning in the reflection in the glass, that person was doing really good! And thanks for the tips!
Your Video is helful for me ! Thanks so much!
I got my ice skates their coming on the 21 first and I can’t wait to skate this is the reason why I’m watching this😌😌😌😌😌
Very clear instructions- so helpful. I’m an adult skate now taking the Learn to Skate classes and this was super!
So glad you found it helpful!
Thank you for this! I’ve been dreaming of learning to ice skate for years. I’m in my mid-20’s and I’m fairly active/healthy because I cross train with a lot of different activites and exercises but I’ve struggled with skating so much. Makes me scared like no other thing has before haha! Falling and the speed scare me. But my goal this year is to go to some public skate sessions and learn to be less fearful on the ice and do some self-teach RUclips lessons. Then, when I find time, take some adult beginner skating lessons at my local rink! Excited to watch more of your videos ❤
I went to the ice rink for the first time in 12 years!! I needed a recap about the bases and especially how to fall. Thank you for your video!
You are so welcome! Welcome back to the ice!
@@CoachJulia than you! I bought new states!! Can't wait to try them!
Coach Julia's haircut makes her a great teacher!!!
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Thank you so much! I took my 1st lesson today , fell , got up and tried to do better.Your video really explained how to use balance ( FYI I am a dancer) vs just focusing on falling!
What great feedback! Thank you! Congrats on your first lesson and welcome to the ice!
I’m super excited my dads gonna get me skate lessons at my towns rink !!
We only have 1 ice skating rink in town here in Cyprus 🇨🇾 but due to COVID it is closed. When it opens I will try thanks for the encouragement
I hope it goes well for you!
omg the girl's reflection at 4:02!! if you look at the reflection in the glass you can see a girl doing a turn and she's amazing.
Oh yeah, she was doing a flying camel/catch camel/ tuck spin. Beautiful.
My university just reopened the rink and I’m getting my own gears to get in the rink for the first time in my life. It’s pretty scary but this video is calming me down a little
Thanks for the tips very helpful.
Thanks Julia for your help!.I am in my 40's and recently started mini skating course with my 11 years old daughter.
I have to say that your videos are very helpful ☺️
Wonderful! Good for you for getting started with skating!
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I tried different styles to learn skating, after I watched your RUclips I made it. Thank you for sharing your tips!
I am glad I could help you!
Thanks for the tutorial video. Bought the balance ball, look forward to trying it!
Great to hear!
Thank you for your teaching. 😊
For the first time I tried to skate today. Now for next time I will use your teaching. Thanks a lot. 😊
You can do it!
I love your tutorial.
I'm 22 and want to learn ice skating. I am looking forward to try these tips as soon as I can
You can do it!
Today was my first time on the ice and thanks to this video and the video about how to snowplow stop, I didn't fall once! I was able to balance and skate 3 times around the rink without holding on to the wall too much. Thanks Coach Julia!
WOW, that is so exciting! Good for you!
Her teachings and technique are spot on. I also appreciate the part where she advises you to keep your hands off the ice as much as possible. Easy way to avoid losing some fingers!
I am very competent on skates, but I’m starting to teach my five-year-old. So these videos do a great job helping me relearn the mechanics so I can teach them.
Thank you for putting this together, Coach J! 🍻 ❤️
Thanks so much for the positive feedback!
It’s been a while, I watched this video maybe 6 months ago when I started out and now I’m doing competitions
So exciting!! Good for you!
Thank you! Very helpful!!
All the beginners videos are great although they miss out how to stop! Thanks for a great video. I'm 50 and booked to skate at 1pm today. I have a fear that I want to conquer
I do have quite a few stopping tutorials posted! There is a whole playlist of stopping tutorials. Start with the 'snowplow stop'.
@@CoachJulia thank you. I realised I don't need to stop yet! I did my first session on Thursday with a snowman. Will I ever be able to let go? So much appreciate your work 🌟
I’m so glad I watched this today I tried skating and fell almost every time I tried to glide
Great! I have subscribed and ordered a pair of skate, will try this summer. Thanks!
Welcome aboard!
im going ice skating soon in a few days and this video is so easy to learn with 😊❤
Good luck!!
I am beginner in ice skating. I see many videos before yours. But this is different. Thank you so much.
Happy to help!
I suck at ice skating but it’s so fun I needed this
"if you lean forward on those toe picks that's a sure fire way of faceplanting"
Me, who can walk on the picks but can't skate: I have been challenged
Hah! I hope practice goes well next time!
This tutorial is the only reason my friend and I were able to get gliding while all the other newbies around were struggling to get on the ice
Awe, I am so glad I could help you have a good time.
I've been wanting to learn to ice skate ever since I became a fan of yuzuru 2 years ago. The city where I lived at before didn't have an ice rink. Now that I moved to a bigger city a few months ago for college, I'm finally getting the chance to skate for the first time tomorrow! I feel more prepared after watching this video. Thank you!
Oh yay! I am so glad you are finally getting to fulfill that skating dream.
@@CoachJulia It was hard but very fun at the same time!! I had to use the polar bear thing you push for support because they didn't have an instructor available earlier. I'm still wobbly but I was able to skate on my own and lift my other leg like in your video for a while without support. I will definitely come back soon to learn more 😊
Thank you for helpful video , so I just turned 49 today and it's a Christmas event with a rink , and maybe it's too late . But I'm gonna give it a go. When I was little girl I really wanted to do figure skating, alas my town didn't open a rink until I was in my twenties . By that time was doing other things . Thanks for the safety tips , hopefully won't be too bruised !
Oh my gosh, I am so excited for you to give it a try. I hope you have a wonderful experience!
@@CoachJulia ha 😀 I followed your instructions and did good ! I was trying to help my partner Ben and he was just moving backwards and forwards sliding holding on to side 😂, I fell trying to help him 😂 serves me right , I was fine as landed well near the wall . The magic table top worked , and I managed myself to get out in the rink and go round , before lapping Ben lol 😂 . I might go for lessons, when our lockdown ends . Thanks again 👍
how did you do??
Wow so much help for beginner, thanks
Glad to hear that!
Ok , my first time skating was age 28 , it was at a mall during Christmas 2019 . All my family laughs at me but I didn’t care . In fact falling was part of the fun . I’m waiting for my figure skating to arrive so I can learn at age of 30. Remember u get older when u stop playing. Thank you for this lesson. I will try those practices a lot and I have a goal to be a professional skater.
I'm 18 and thought it was too late for me to pick up skates..... But your comment inspired me so much... Thank you❤
@@shirazbanu614 Never too late, you are welcome :)
@@Therealpeter961 how has it been going? I’m going to start taking lessons! I’m 31. When I was younger I’ve always been super athletic into sports and was great at all sports but doing skating terrifies me! Haha. I use to love roller blading but I’m so scared of doing ice skating but I’m determined.
@@shutupandeatasmr4498 It's going great thx. I have learned a lot and make some new friends over there at the Ice skating place. After my 7th time, I was able to glide and skate way easier. The more skillful you get the easier it becomes. The first 5 times were just pained honestly and not a lot of fun, whoever the more you do it more fun it's become. Currently working on my left leg balance. You need to wear thick sucks cuz the figure skate can cat your legs that due to unregular balance. GOOD LUCK TO YOU.
Just started skating and these videos are so helpful!
Happy to help!
Meh too
Best explanation ever.
Glad you think so!
As an intermediate I'll say this: bend yer knees, always lean forward not back and youre pushing your skates to the side like swimming not walking.
Well done, coach! I'm a inline skating trainer and imho side falling is best to adults..
I love ice skating even though I never tried it and I'm nervous bcause I might go ice skating on SATURDAY! And I'm just really scare luckily I found this video it was really helpful I think I should practice the falling on the side😁
Oh and quick question should I wear any protective gear or extra clothes?
Yes, I have the skates ready and just need to give it a shot..
I am just little worried because of my heavy body. I weigh about 280 pounds..
you can do this, just take it slow. Stay near the wall and don't get discouraged. Everything will hurt, even your eyelashes (OK kidding about that) the first time you get on the ice. That's ok, just give your muscles time to adapt.
This really looked like my skating Rick I went to the first time for class but this really helped me improve my skating a lot
I love your video so much, I will try to make it, thanks so much.
You can do it!!
I have try ice skating only one time but I love it so much ! I want to play figure skate one day . Thank you for you Vedio 💗
You can do it!
It’s easy to say “don’t touch the ice or your skates when you fall”, but I’d definitely do that.
So happy found this for my 5 yrs daughter. Thank you for your coaching. 👍
You are so welcome!
hard to believe this is for first-time skater. I'll definitely try this routine. Thx for sharing.
I hope you find it helpful!!
Im going ice skating on Tuesday for my first time so this video is a charm!
Oh that is so exciting! I hope it went well!