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Brooklyn Rock

Intermediate · 4/10

Brooklyn rock is a more character-based standing movement. It is less about one fixed step and more about rhythm, attitude, upper-body movement, and battle presence. It can make a breaker look confident before they go down to the floor.

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Brooklyn Rock

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Motion study

Difficulty breakdown

Difficulty is not only about strength. Balance, risk, coordination, and style all change how hard a move is.

Strength
2
Flexibility
3
Balance
4
Coordination
5
Risk
1
Technique
4
Endurance
4
Style
9

Prerequisites

  • Good rhythm
  • Confidence standing
  • Upper-body coordination

Common mistakes

  • Copying the shape without attitude
  • Moving too stiffly
  • Ignoring the music
  • Overdoing the arms without control

What to notice

Look for attitude, upper-body rhythm, and battle presence. Brooklyn rock is less about one fixed shape and more about how the breaker carries themselves and responds to the music.

Variations

Ways this move can change.

Basic Brooklyn rock

Brooklyn rock with direction change

Brooklyn rock with arm accents

Brooklyn rock into drop

Brooklyn rock into footwork