Jump Rope Class
40 years of jump rope instructor history by Debra Stefan.
Here is a playlist of ten videos (26:19) covering the last 30 years of jump rope instructor history by Debra Stefan. For earlier history and the 1981 Guinness Record headline scroll down the page.
Demonstrations are in freestyle and conditioning for individual and group training. The group class at the end was specially filmed in 1986 for an introductory presentation to AFAA Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Jump rope was before its time in the fitness industry which was then in its infancy.
To view a simple class progression of long rope for group jumping, view this video featuring teens and adults with no prior jump rope experience.
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Long Rope and Double Dutch Demonstration
About the Jump Rope Instructor
Jump Rope Instructor, Debra Stefan Bio
Jump Rope Instructor for programs in university athletics, health clubs, and youth facilities since 1975
Established programs to provide safe, fun and effective exercise through all forms of rope jump and competitively for individuals and teams
University of Nevada, Las Vegas – accredited jump rope instructor ’85-’88 School of Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance; Athletic Department – football and basketball off-season training
Nevada State Board of Education accredited 2 courses designed for Clark County School District’s Professional Development Educational (PDE) curriculum for professional Physical Education Specialists-Elementary Jump Rope and Competition Jump Rope – since ’96
National tournament director for Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Jr. Olympic sanction, as well as, USA Jump Rope Federation regional tournament director ’97 and ’98
USA Jump Rope Federation’s 9-state regional representative presenting school exhibitions and student body assemblies throughout the Clark County School District-’96-’98
Former USAJRF Jump Rope Coach
Developed nationally ranked “Nevada Star Skippers” Jr. Olympic team whose members performed locally in many community events, parades and media events
Developed youngest qualified athletes for ’97 AAU Jr. Olympics, as well as, ’98 USA Jump Rope National Championships seen on (ESPN’s Wide World of Sports)
Freestyle Jump Rope artist in single-rope freestyle and exhibition style jumping–performed in many diverse arenas from convention halls to half-times
Innovator of the horizontal hitch kick jump rope technique known as the “Stefan Kick”.
Jump Rope Basic Techniques
Jump Rope Skills- Single Rope
Don’t Skip Jump Rope Article
For written details on how to implement single rope jump rope skills for a beginner group, see my boy’s boxing handout. Its 20 years old but still valid. Click the jump rope boxer image to grab it here.
Jump Rope Single-Leg Hamstring Stretch
Jump Rope Squat, Chest and Shoulder Stretch
Dynamic Rope Swims
Jump Rope Warm Up or Cool Down Drills- Dynamic Rope Swings
Jump Rope Techniques – Snap Catch
Jump Rope Propeller Twirling
Jump Rope Warm Up or Cool Down Drills – Grapevine
Jump Rope Technique – Sideswings aka Figure-8s
Jump Rope Techniques | Under-Leg Pass
Jump Rope Toe Catch
Jump Rope Two-Footed Jump
Jump Rope Samurai Whirl
Jump Rope Two-Handed Side Swing
Jump Rope Figure-8 Skip Through
Read Debra’s article on this cornerstone technique and jump rope video demo by Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Jump Rope Arm Wrap – A non jumping freestyle technique
Jump Rope Arm Wrap – A non jumping freestyle technique
About the Jump Rope Instructor
Debra Stefan has taught her accredited jump rope courses for the UNLV Athletic Department and the School of PE. Her courses credited educators through Nevada PDE Professional Development Education. Debra developed the Star Skippers youth jump rope team that competed at the national level and AAU Junior Olympics. Her fitness career spans over 40 years. She is the director of Debra Stefan Fitness.
