How to use chopsticks with the Standard Grip
Channel: Marcosticks
Date: 2020-12-06

People used chopsticks for thousands of years. But no one had taught the use of chopsticks by principles of the planetary gear train, until now.

This is the first episode of our new Marcosticks series, "Ten thousand ways to use chopsticks". Episode 1 focuses on the Standard Grip, considered the most effective way to wield chopsticks. More episodes will follow, each showing a different way lifelong chopstick users wield chopsticks.

The companion article to this video is located at: https://marcosticks.org/how-to-use-chopsticks/. All ten thousand grip types are documented here: https://marcosticks.org/ten-thousand-ways/.

You may be interested in a related, short video as well: "What chopstick team is your TWICE idol on, again?" https://youtu.be/EhyfUKqsZCU. The key insight in our way of explaining the learning process comes from this video, "Chopsticks are not 3rd-class levers": https://youtu.be/JVUAk0EYbqo. 

This video ends with a brief introduction of training marcosticks which everyone can print for free. The training marcosticks are showcased in this video: https://youtu.be/NcLegJ6vooE. For more information on these 3D models, please go to: https://marcosticks.org/training-marcosticks-that-work/. These patent-pending marcosticks follow a simple Mark-and-Go license. You can freely print them. Just mark them with "Marcosticks". For details see: https://marcosticks.org/license/.

Many people have commented on this video, describing how they found it hard to wield chopsticks as taught in this video. You should check out Chopstick Buddies. Perhaps they'll help you. Like training chopsticks mentioned above, you can 3D-print them yourself: https://youtu.be/sbVRqW3Gmwk.

Don't feel bad if Standard Grip as described here does not work for you. People's hands are built differently. And a large population find it impossible to use Standard Grip. You don't need to take our word for it. Check out comments left by people with different chopsticking experiences on this video to convince yourself of it. You should simply find a grip that works for you here: https://marcosticks.org/ten-thousand-ways/.

0:00 - Intro showing a variety of ways people use chopsticks
0:36 - Ten thousand ways to use chopsticks - chopstick grips
1:25 - The secret of the Standard Grip - twirl the top chopstick
2:14 - Step 1 - secure the top chopsticks - hold it as if a pen
2:42 - The tripod hold comprising thumb, index finger and middle finger
2:52 - Step 2 - secure the bottom chopsticks
3:53 - Step 3 - learn to do the air quote finger gesture
4:08 - Step 4 - Twirl the air quote while holding chopsticks
4:42 - Open posture vs closed posture of Standard Grip
5:12 - Speed and range of chopstick movements
5:25 - Rehearse the air quote twirling motion in slowmo and in fast forward
6:26 - Training marcosticks that address chopstick cramps

For a list of all available 3D-printable marcosticks, go to: https://marcosticks.org/3d-print/. You'll find model T training marcosticks, model H finger helpers, model E ergonomic marcosticks, and more. For everything else related to marcosticks, go to https://marcosticks.org.

Music used with permission.

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