Club Obi Wan

This Comprehensive guide has been put together for Club-Obi-Wan members to showcase the available whip training and informational videos/DVDs on the market today. Along with a brief description of the video themselves, they will also include links to reviews and discussions where applicable, as well as links to where they may be purchased.


The Art of the Bullwhip
Hosted by Mark Allen

This DVD showcases the artistic range of the bullwhip and stock whip. It features performances by some 20 professional whip artists demonstrating various throws and “whip tricks”. It also discusses the physics behind why the whip cracks and includes a special an interview segment with whip maker David Morgan explaining how whips are made.

Available at
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http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.murphywhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;



John Brady - Australia's Greatest Whip Artist
Hosted by John Brady

A legend in the world of whip cracking, John Brady is acknowledged as the premier expert with Australian stock whips and bullwhips. This video though not a training video will be an education for up and coming whip artists and seasoned veterans alike as it features John doing what John does best including him performing many original routines that will leave you wondering if its real or CGI .

Available at
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http://www.westernstageprops.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.murphywhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Whip Cracking Made Easy - Part One
Hosted By Mark Allen & Alex Green

Hollywood Stuntman/whip artist Alex Green, and Wild West performer Mark Allen use various overhead camera angles and slow motion replay to present the first four basic whip cracks. They are covered in specific detail to help you learn the foundation work to practice and improve your own whip cracking skills. Mark and Alex also discuss some of the differences between the American and Australian whips in effort to help the viewer decide which whips might be best suited for you.

Available at
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http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.murphywhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Whip Cracking Made Easy - Part Two
Hosted By Mark Allen & Alex Green

Picking up where part one leaves off. Alex Green and Mark Allen begin to cover more advanced whip cracking including: multiple cracking, 2-handed whip handling as well as detailed target cutting techniques. Basic whip care and maintenance is also covered in this video.

Available at
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http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.murphywhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Fundamental Whip Cracking Techniques
Hosted by Mike Murphy

This DVD demonstrates the basic Fundamental skills used in Australian competition whip cracking. This is a clear and straightforward introduction to the basics but quickly jumps into two handed multiple cracking routines and timing changes touching on some of the more difficult routines.

Available at
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http://www.westernstageprops.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.murphywhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


No Bull Whip Cracking and Dueling Whips
Hosted by Mike Murphy

Once only available as separate videos this DVD brings both “Dueling Whips” and ”No Bull Whip Cracking” together. In Dueling Whips Mike Murphy walks you through the Sydney Royal Australian Whip cracking competitions. With excellent clips of the winners includes target and freestyle whipcracking, Mike explains how the judging and scoring is done. In No Bull Whip Cracking, Mike picks right up from the Fundamental Whip Cracking Techniques to demonstrate and discusses over 30 of the more difficult two-handed whip cracking routines including the Tasmanian Cut-back, Victorian Cutback, Mad Coachman and others

Available at
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http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.westernstageprops.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Whip Maintenance and Repair
Hosted by Mike Murphy

This video is a must for any serious whip owner. In it whip maker Mike Murphy shares his in depth knowledge of whip repair, showing you techniques and skills to expertly care for and repair your whips in order to both extend their longevity and keep them in peek optimal condition.

Available at
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http://www.northernwhipco.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.westernstageprops.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


How To Build A Bullwhip - DVD
Hosted by Bernie Wojcicki

Over 4 hours of information packed onto this set of 5 DVDs. Bernie takes you though all the steps to make an 8ft, 16 plait, double belly bullwhip from start to finish. If you’re interested in whip making this set of DVDs is an extremely helpful resource.

Available at
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http://www.em-brand-whips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


MASTERING THE WHIP - Episode One
Hosted by Adam Winrich

World Champion whip cracker Adam Winrich teaches not only basic cracks like the cattleman's Crack and Overhead Crack, but also as some of the more challenging skills such as the Flick, Fast Figure Eights and the ever popular Tasmanian Cut Back. This New DVD also includes and many extras such as footage of Adams Fire-Whip Show and cracking the worlds longest whip!

Available at
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Bullwhip Basic: The first six lessons
Hosted by Anthony De Longis

Hollywood whip coach and martial artist Anthony De Longis teaches his distinctive approach to the bullwhip as an exercise in minimalism and efficiency.

Available at
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Mastering the Bullwhip Vol 1 & 2
Hosted by Anthony De Longis

This two-volume set (The Anatomy of the Bullwhip & Faster Than A Speeding Bullet: A Study in Minimalism) covers the specialized techniques developed by Anthony De Longis. It encourages sensitivity and awareness while developing a constant dialogue with the whip that allows it to become both a teacher and ally. These methods are designed to be applied to both theatrics as well as martial arts and are covered in a clear and easy to learn method. Stressing unique safety techniques to help you avoid injury while covering the very basics to multiple cracking, refined target work and delicate wrapping. Vol. 2 also includes special presentation of the Latigo y Daga “The Filipino Fighting Whip” by Tom Medows.

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Available at
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http://www.aussiesaddle.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Whip Cracking with the Masters
Hosted by Anthony De Longis & Colin Dangaard

Step-by-step instructional video designed for beginners to experts covering the use of the Bullwhip & Stock whip from two different styles. It is packed with demonstrations and information that will start you cracking quickly and safely. Covering the how and whys a whip cracks, easy exercises to learn to basic & fancy styles of whip cracking safely, as well as targeting with the whip and a special presentation on how to train your horse to work with a whip.

Available at
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http://www.aussiesaddle.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Beginners Whipcracking & Whip Maintenance
Hosted by Simon Martin

Tasmanian whip maker and cracker Simon Martin demonstrates six basic cracks, one-handed routines and cracks to help you begin to learn the skills needed to develop complicated whip cracking routines. Includes routines such as the Sydney Flash, Queensland Flash, Cow & Calf, Snake Killer and covers basic whip maintenance and repair.

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Available at
http://www.simonmartinwhips.com.au/store/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.whipmaker.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Two-Handed Whipcracking: Level 1
Hosted by Simon Martin

This video starts up Beginners Whipcracking & Whip Maintenance leaves off. In it Simon Martin covers both basics and more difficult advanced routines of two-handed whip cracking With over 30 different routines and cracks shown in detail beginners and experts alight will get something from this DVD. Routines covered include: Tasmanian Crossover, the Rally - Rhythm Crossover Changing 8's - Tasmanian Twist - Train Simon's Lightning - Machine Gun - Drover's 2-Steps and Simons Lightning as well as special interview with former Australian Whip cracking Champion Chris Beck and 5 time Australian Whip cracking champion and world champion, Ben Hughes.

Available at
http://www.simonmartinwhips.com.au/store/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.whipmaker.com.au/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Australian Whipcracking for Kids
Hosted by Simon Martin

Showcasing the amazing whip cracking skills of the Wicks family from New South Wales, these “kids” will amaze you with there ability and skills in the various Australian sport cracking competitions as well as the use of the larger then life bullock whip.



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Available at
http://www.simonmartinwhips.com.au/store" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.whipmaker.com.au" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.midwestwhips.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Techniques of Whip Cracking Beginners Whip cracking DVD
Hosted by Fiona Wilks-Smith

Learn from the master herself- Fiona is 10 times undefeated Australian women’s whip cracking champion. Her skills and teaching advice have helped both beginners to past and present whip cracking champions. Topics covered: The Whip & safety, the Stockman's crack, slow Figure 8, fast figure 8, volleys, drum roll, overhead views, and revision

Available at
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Techniques of Whip Cracking Advanced Whip Cracking DVD
Hosted by Fiona Wilks-Smith

This video picks up where the beginners whip cracking DVD leaves off, and in it Fiona covers in detail more complicated cracks and routines such as the Sydney flash, Stagger, crossover, arrowhead, Queensland crossover, stagger and changeover, and combined cracks

Available at
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Mick's Whips How To Crack A Stockwhip
Hosted by Mick Denigan

This 2 disc educational DVD set shows a variety of techniques and tricks of the stock whip that can help you master the art of whip cracking by Northern Australians whip cracking staple Mick “theWhip” Denigan. Covering both basic skills such as the "Cattleman's Crack" and "Figure Eights", to the more advanced tricks like the "Sydney Flash", "Crossovers", and Mick's own "Northern Star" as well as a whole slue of special bonus features.

Available at
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. I
Hosted By Robert Amper

This tutorial starts from the very beginning and is geared towards those who have little or no experience cracking a whip. In it Robby demonstrates and explains five basic techniques: Circus Crack, the Underhand, Forward, Horizontal & opposite Horizontal Crack. He also It goes into detail on the various techniques and points out the most common beginner’s mistakes. It’s a lesson for true beginners.
2008
(Two versions of this DVD are available, the original 2008 version and a newly filmed 2009 edition)

Available at
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http://www.handmadewhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.cowwhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.nylonwhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. II
Hosted By Robert Amper

Volume II continues to build off of the basics taught in Vol.I. Roberts in-depth explanation, philosophy and demonstration covers both the fast & slow Figure Eights, a variation of the Forward Crack, the Coachman’s Crack, a new 10 crack sequence and focuses on target work while stressing safety to avoid hazards for beginners.
2008
(Two versions of this DVD are available, the original 2008 version and a newly filmed 2009 edition)

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Available at
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http://www.handmadewhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.cowwhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide Vol. III
Hosted By Robert Amper

Volume III finishes the Whip-basics trilogy. In it Robert continues his in-depth explanation and demonstration of techniques such as the slow figure eight overhead and safely turning directions during complex routines. It also and also goes into detail on wrapping and persons safely as well as conclusion combination of 23 cracks combining lessons learned in Vol. I and Vol. II & III



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(Whip Basics - A Beginners Guide is also available in a 3 disc compilation set including all three volumes )

Available at
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http://www.handmadewhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.cowwhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.nylonwhips.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


The Australian School of Whipcracking Instructional DVD’s
Hosted by Angie Mooney

4 times Australian Ladies Whip cracking champion Angie Mooney takes you though the various skills and techniques of the Australian whip crackers. Covering both fundamental skills to the more advanced tricks as you progress from level to level each one demonstrated in detail.

Currently Unavailable
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The Comtech Combative Whip: Solo Whip, Whip & Dagger, Whip Trapping
Hosted by James A. Keating

Martial arts master James A. Keating gives you a shot at mastering the bullwhip. This combative based video presents his insight and techniques, covering not just the whip but also the techniques of Latigo y Daga, the Spanish Whip & Dagger too combative methods.

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Available at
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The Ways of the Whip Part I & II
Hosted by Peter Jack

New Zealand whip maker Peter Jack “the Whipman” takes you though the various whip cracks and care in this training video. Part I & II on the one disk.

Available at
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This list is a work in progress, designed to be added to and updated from time to time. If I have missed a specific video or if you wish to be listed as a supplier, let me know so I can update that information. While the list is in no particular order for the time being, related series have been grouped together.

Great list Dan.
Thanks.
C

Great work, Dan! Very informative! Thank you for posting this!

DHW

What an outstanding post!!!!! A treasure chest full of information!!! Than you a ton for putting it all together!!!!!

there is a new whip making DVD on its way into the world most likely by the end of the month. Not sure on the price yet.
but i have been talking with the maker of the whips and the DVD he is a very very nice guy. This DVD is on how to make nylon whips. It has fancy knot tying in the dvd and it has all the knowledge you will need on making a nylon whip. all you need to do is buy some para cord and buy the DVD.
here are the links for you to check out and on may first you should definitely be checking these out.

http://www.miwhips.com/ (the whipmakers website)
http://store.nexternal.com/shared/Store ... =545997262 (one website to get para cord)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd2VkuXShUU (a "trailer" to the DVD)


thanks very much i really hope that you all like it and buy it. He has a disease called COPD. a very very nice man. and his wife is very very nice aswell.

thanks a million

Clarke Bynum

One of these days I'm going to have to break down and buy an instructional DVD.
I can still only do the overhead and forward crack.
I'd love to be able to learn some combinations.