@thefearofgod I'm glad that's not too overwhelming...
I found that having something to sit on and then just practising the footwork, over and over, really helped. Then I could get started and not even look.
@thefearofgod It took me about three weeks to be able to do the rope. I never did it before, ever, even as a child. Don't give up on it, and try the j-hook foot technique.
Although, I'm female, so chances are you won't find it nearly as challenging.