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.

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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.

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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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Gymnastics: Gymnastics is a sport involving the performance of sequences of movements requiring physical strength, flexibility, and kinesthetic awareness, such as handsprings and handstands. It developed from fitness exercises used by ancient Greek soldiers, including skills for mounting and dismounting a horse...

Martial Arts: Martial arts or fighting arts are systems of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Martial arts all have a very similar objective: defend oneself or others from physical threat. In addition, some martial arts are linked to beliefs such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism...

Backtuck: REDIRECT Flip (acrobatic)...