Learn how to flow with your footwork and easily understand future combos
Hi! I'm Nate K-G, and I’ve spent the last 15+ years jump roping competitively and coaching people in person, virtually, one-on-one, and in large groups.
And the one thing I hear from 99% of jumpers is that they have no idea why their jumping is inconsistent (or how to fix it).
While I’ve had countless conversations, there was one specifically that really made this point clear…
I was working with one of my individual coaching clients, and she wanted to learn how to do a Heel, Toe footwork pattern smoothly.
She showed me what she had already been working on… She could do Heel Taps but something wasn’t right…
Every two or three Heel taps she would lose balance and miss.
Mega frustrating. Especially after several hours of trying to fix this on her own.
Jumpers improve by practicing the CORRECT changes, not by repeating the same mistakes for hours.
This is what was happening with my client, and I knew I was about to change her jumping permanently with one small adjustment…
As she showed me a few more attempts, she made a couple side comments:
“Well… you know… I’m in my 50’s. I probably just don’t have the balance for this.”
“All of these people on Instagram get it quickly. I guess I’m a really slow learner.”
“This might not be for me. We can just move on if you want.”
After a minute or two of chatting I told her to try the exact same pattern, but this time don’t let her heel touch the ground during the Heel Taps.
So… basically just do a Single Leg jump with one foot pushed forwards.
Success.
So I told her, “Try it again!”
Success. Again!
“Now repeat the same pattern and let your heels just barely tap the ground.”
Success! Plus about 10 more Heel Taps in a row.
Then a mistake…
She was confused… “That felt really good for a while but then something happened…”
So I told her that on her successful reps, she wasn’t putting ANY weight on her Heel Tap foot. So she was able to jump back to a regular Single Under easily before the next Heel Tap.
But when she had a mistake, she was putting her bodyweight on the foot that was in the Heel Tap position, pushed away from her body. And that foot can’t support weight, which caused her to lose balance.
That’s it. Just don’t put weight on the Heel Tap foot.
She was genuinely shocked that it was as simple as only jumping on one leg.
And what surprised her even more was the fact that she had no clue this was happening, despite doing it over and over and over!
Not all practice is the same. It’s really easy to accidently practice bad habits without even realizing it.
This is the issue with trying to learn from short social media clips:
Most information sounds great, but doesn’t have correct, actionable tips and drills
And beyond this, most people offering advice haven’t studied the biomechanics behind how to move the body properly for jump rope.
And after 15+ years of working directly with countless jumpers, I know that smooth, flowing footwork is attainable for all jumpers with correct technique learned in the right order.
If you’ve tried to learn new Footwork combos and get smoother, but have struggled… I’ve got good news!
It’s not you, it’s the way you’re trying to learn.
As I’ve been coaching, I’ve noticed so many quick changes like the one I mentioned above for my client’s Heel Taps.
And while I do also coach freestyle skills, I specifically noticed so many jumpers were struggling with so many popular footwork combos.
It would literally take them years to learn on their own… but my clients would figure out the same combos in <30 minutes.
That’s when I realized I had an opportunity to create something more than wasn’t just a bunch of videos… but more like a complete guide to learn both the most popular footwork and also understand any footwork combo.
Here’s what I ended up with:
Footwork For Fitness provides you with a proven action plan designed to help you develop smooth and effortless footwork combos. My program takes you through the following steps:
Foundations and Goal Setting: Built for a day-one beginner with achievable goals for improvement.
Technique Mastery: Dive into step-by-step training videos that guide you through mastering essential footwork techniques. Learn how to execute each move flawlessly with drills and exercises tailored for quick progress.
Progressive Challenges: Move through progressively challenging combos and drills designed to push your skills to the next level. Each session builds upon the previous one, ensuring continuous improvement.
Feedback and Refinement: Receive personalized feedback and guidance from Coach Nate to refine your technique and address any challenges you encounter along the way.
By following our structured action plan, you'll develop the skills and confidence to perform smooth and effortless footwork combos with ease.
Footwork For Fitness offers a comprehensive step-by-step video course designed to elevate your jumping skills:
Detailed Instruction: Follow along with detailed instructions for every jump, ensuring you understand each skill and combo thoroughly.
Drills for Improvement: Practice drills that break down each step, allowing you to improve quickly and efficiently.
Training Notes: Access training notes for every session, providing a clear outline of the workout and all main points to focus on. Quickly reference key information to maximize your training sessions.
My video course content is structured for absolute beginner jumpers, as well as jumpers who have been learning their basics for a few months.
As a member of Footwork For Fitness, you'll have access to ongoing support and guidance from Coach Nate:
Direct Access: Use the request help form to ask questions and seek assistance when you need it.
Video Feedback: Submit videos for personalized feedback from Coach Nate. Receive specific on your form to enhance your jumping and make improvements effectively.
With Coach Nate's expertise and support, you'll have the resources and motivation to achieve your jumping goals and maintain consistent progress.
Accelerate Your Skill Mastery: Get personalized feedback directly from Coach Nate. Discover specific techniques to improve your footwork, correct mistakes, and progress faster towards your jumping goals. (Original Price: $597)
Enhanced Understanding with Multi-Angle Slow Motion Videos:
Visualize Every Detail: Access multi-angle slow-motion videos for every skill and combo. Gain a deep understanding of footwork patterns and refine your technique with clear, detailed visuals. (Original Price: $297)
Optimized Training Sessions with Detailed Training Guides:
Optimize Your Sessions: Receive 30 detailed training guides with step-by-step instructions and time allocation for each workout. Stay focused and make the most out of every training session to achieve consistent progress. (Original Price: $297)
Maximize Your Practice with Daily Video Training Modules
Achieve Peak Flow: Receive a complete video module for each of the 4 sessions per week over the entire 8-week program. Dive deep into essential footwork combos with expert guidance and actionable drills for optimal improvement. (Original Price: $457)
Enhance Your Performance with Eight Weekly Warm Up and Cool Down Guides
Elevate Your Training: Access eight weekly warm-up and cool-down guides to prime your body for smooth training. Maintain freshness and prevent injury with targeted exercises designed for maximum effectiveness. (Original Price: $97)
Hey I’m Coach Nate!
I’m a full-time Jump rope coach, NASM-certified personal trainer, and former competitive jump roper
I’ve been jumping for over 15 years, so I have a LOT of history with this sport.
I started competing in the sport of jump rope when I was younger and placed top in the US.
I taught at many workshops when I was younger on my team. Coaching others has been a part of my worldview since day one.
I started coaching gymnastics when I was in college, and that’s when the way I saw jump rope shifted.
The body is simply a system of levers based on physics. And jump rope is not a collection of random tricks, but an very intricate pattern of repeatable movements.
And that’s when my coaching exploded!
Over the years I've able to coach thousands of people in Crossfit events, the Power Monkey Camp, Gym Seminars, impromptu meetups in California, formal jump rope workshops, and a huge amount of virtual one-on-one training sessions.
ALL of which were for adult jump ropers who wanted to learn some skills.
And everyone I’ve worked with has mentioned at least one of three things:
“I don’t know how to improve, or what to even look for”
“I don’t know what to work on next”
“I thought I was good, but I didn’t realize how many bad habits I have”
I want you to have a blast learning jump rope without having to restart after 2-3 years of jumping. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned from successful real life, in person coaching and put it into a step-by-step system for success with Footwork.
I’m here to help you—let’s get started! 😁
You will have lifetime access to Footwork For Fitness when you purchase the individual course.
Log in to Footwork For Fitness by clicking Sign Up/Login in the upper right of this page.
Course videos are not available for download and must be viewed through the platform.
The course starts as soon as you sign up and is built to be 8 weeks long.
But life can throw you curveballs, which is why you have lifetime access to take as long as you need to complete it.
The program is built with a recommended training structure, but you can always adjust this to fit your schedule.
It’s totally fine to do less training sessions per week, or to even repeat weeks, as long as you progress in the order show in the program!
You will learn a variety of skills and combos that include:
Heel & Toe Taps
Boxer Step
Relaxed Single Under
Running In Place
Leg Swing
Shuffling/Running Man
Backwards Shuffling
Straddle, Foot Cross
Side Taps
Side Swings + Running In Place
And Combos Combining All Of These
I have a Help Form built into every single lesson of the program so you can send me video of your skills and get direct feedback.
You can also send me an email at coaching@natekg.com