China mother, once jumping rope with son, masters freestyle stunts for health, happiness
Woman will spend months, and even years, learning the most difficult tricks
A 45-year-old woman in northern China has captivated the mainland internet with her impressive skip rope performances while elegantly dressed in a cheongsam and high heels.
The mother from the Tianjin municipality, surnamed Yan, has demonstrated remarkable dedication. For the past three years, she has passionately practised her skipping skills, showcasing her perseverance and commitment.
Yan began skipping rope in 2021 to inspire her son to be more physically active, accompanying him as he attempted to master the skill.
Although her son never developed a strong enthusiasm for skipping rope and eventually focused on his homework, Yan became captivated by the sport. She took it upon herself to learn more advanced freestyle techniques by watching videos online.
“For most skipping tricks, I practise for months before mastering them. However, the most difficult moves took me two to three years to perfect,” she shared.
Yan expressed her enjoyment of the sport, noting that there are always new tricks to learn and “conquer”.
