The Uprocking Battle is similar to the Breakin Battle. It needs another opponent or teamate in order to battle or do a routine. Uprocking is a "dance" which uses the entire song that is played. Uprock uses the music in its entirety, unlike breakin which is a temporary body in motion for the "Break" of a song. Uprocking needs opposing individuals or groups formed in a "Apache Line" as to where the B-Boy battle is in a circle. Each member is lined up against his or her opponent and uses the Uprock music in his or her favor.

The music is the guideline for when to execute a jerk, burn, or freestyle. Therefore, knowledge of the music is very important in the Battle scene. Each Rocker must keep in his/her line formation until he is either tapped to step out by another rocker or the opponent gives out. A Rocker must execute a jerk or burn at the "break" and dance freestyle or burn throughout the rest of the music played. He or she uses the music's, lyric or sound in his or her favor in order to create the illusion of a story. This is unlike a breaker who steps in, "Breaks", then steps out for part of the music. When Rockers are in battle, he or she may be tapped on the shoulder by another, to let the next Rocker member in the battle confrontation. Then he or she steps out and the next rocker is in the battle.

This is a sign of respect for both Rockers. In an Apache line where there are two groups in confrontation the members must stay in line formation and can switch partners in keeping the Battle line in motion. The initial basic move is the freestyle or routines if any until the break of a record. At the "break" is where the Jerk or Burn is then executed. Both members must alternate there Burns or Jerks with no physical contact. If there is physical contact there is no point or burn given to the one who touched the other. The Rocking Battle does not necesarilly use burn after burn there must be a constant rotation of burns and jerks in order to give each opponent the space to burn the other with style. There really is no losing in the Battle it is the knowledge of the music and the styling of dance that wins in favor of the Rocker. Accepting a new member In the initiation of a new rocker, an Apache line is created.

The New Rocker must Battle each member on the Apache Line. The New Rocker must dance down the center of the apache line and battle each Rocker ensuring that he keeps a discipline in the use of jerks, burns and freeestyle. Clarifing the issue of Rocking Knowledge of the History and Battle in Uprocking is very important to the new school b-boy and/or b-girl rocker everywhere. There is a controversy about this dance which has been mistaught by many and I am here to clarify and give a deeper understanding of this Dance. Understanding Uprock is necessary for all of us in order to grow and to compete in this dance. The knowledge of this dance is derived from true Masters of the Uprocking Era.

I would like to give thanks to "Lil Dave" (44), and Clarky (47) Original Rockers from which I have had the pleasure of knowing and learning the "History of Uprock." Along with "King Uprock" (Ralph-34) of "Dynasty Rockers" and "Charlie Uprock" of "Rock with Style." Much Respect to them in the teaching of Uprock History which has been confused by many others. It is a great pleasure to learn the History of this dance and Rock along with them. I am "Break Easy" (BIS) a B-Boy who has a first hand experience in the true History of Rocking and hope this can help you understand Rocking better. To fellow B-Boys and B-Girls "Lets Rock" together and see you on the Apache Line soon. Peace