Tricking

Tricking (which also is know as XMA) is a comparatively new sport with roots in Gymnastics and different forms of Martial Arts. Tricks consist of various moves combining these two disciplines.

Related Topics:
Gymnastics - Martial Arts

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Its trademark is the complete focus on the performance of power moves from different arts such as the Backtuck from Gymnastics, 540 kick from Tae Kwon Do, Butterfly Twist from Wushu and Double Leg from Capoeira. In general, practitioners are capable of performing the majority of their tricks on grass or regular flooring, without the requirement for mats, plyometric flooring or other specialised support.

Related Topics:
Backtuck - 540 kick - Butterfly Twist - Double Leg

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Tricking has only recently come into its own as a recognised activity, although the various skills practiced have been in existence much longer and a variety of theories have been put forward as to where the term originated.

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