(#68) Pakhung - The Life Of A Competitive Jump Roper

The Nate K-G Podcast

"There was always a thought that I wanted to retire, [but] there is always a reason that pulls me back into jump rope." - Pakhung

Pakhung is a world champion jumper, the founder of Ultra Jump Rope, and an all-around great guy. If you haven't seen Pak jump, you need to go check out his jumping on Instagram. We originally connected over Instagram and had an immediate in-depth conversation about all things competitive jump rope, so we've brought a lot of that to today's show. We talk about competitive speed step training, changing jump rope goals during Covid-times, Pak's program he's building for recreational jumpers, the intense demands of being a competitive jumper, and a whole lot more.
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Past guests on the podcast include: Unconventional Ropestress Sonny Smith, Luke Boon, Mike Fry, LJ LaVecchia, Coach Chris Walker, The Jump Rope Dudes, Brian Hsu, Stewart Isaacs,

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If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to spread the sport of jump rope! I also love reading the reviews!

For show notes and past guests, please visit natekg.com/jump-rope-blog.

Check out everything new I'm doing (tutorials, email newsletter, combos, etc.) at natekg.com/new.

Discover Nate's jump rope coaching programs: natekg.com/coaching.

Follow Nate:

Instagram: instagram.com/nate_kg

YouTube: youtube.com/CoachNateKG

Facebook: facebook.com/natekg

Chapters

1. (#68) Pakhung - The Life Of A Competitive Jump Roper (00:00:00)

2. When Pakhung Started Jumping Rope (00:01:36)

3. How Pakhung Learned To Jump Rope (00:03:20)

4. Hong Kong Competitive Jump Rope Teams (00:05:11)

5. Training Solo As A Competitive Jump Roper (00:08:06)

6. How Pakhung Designs Freestyle Jump Rope Routines (00:12:00)

7. Structuring Speed Step Training For Competition (00:18:31)

8. Changing Jump Rope Goals During Covid-19 (00:20:52)

9. Pak's Program For Recreational Jump Ropers & Jump Rope Coaches (00:24:08)

10. How Pak Became A Photographer (00:33:42)

11. Why Pak Founded His Jump Rope Club (00:35:44)

12. The Demands Of Being A Competitive Jump Roper (00:37:49)

13. Pak's Jump Rope App (00:42:34)

14. What Is Jump Rope To You? (00:46:42)