Episode #53: Jacob "Krazy Kujo" Lyons - Footless Footwork

Jacob “Krazy Kujo” Lyons (@krazykujo) comes onto the Passive Hang! Jacob, better known as Krazy Kujo, has been a stalwart in the breakdancing scene since the 90s. Jacob initially caught my eye due to his unique mix of practices - on his Instagram page you can see him pulling 280kg on a sumo deadlift, and then busting out all sorts of crazy footwork with a breakdance in between sets. Doing my research, I find that he has run his own dance theatre company, performed in the circus, showing tremendous generalist physical ability. I then find him on the Run DMC “it’s like that” video and I decide… I gotta talk to this guy. 

Despite having reduced hearing ability, Jacob overcame this with his own unique style of breaking, building extreme upper body strength to create “footless footwork”. We go in depth on learning techniques he used to learn breakdancing in a pre-internet age. 

Krazy Kujo has been breaking since 1992… and is still continuing. We cover his approach to longevity within practice, with topics such as structural balance. 

This conversation is a great reminder to find individuality within our own physicality. What might be weird, unusual at the time… may end up transcending the culture. Find your own way of moving.

Thanks to Jacob for joining us on the Passive Hang! 

 @krazykujo