Site editor Rick McCharles will be mostly offline well into June 2026. He’s section hiking part of the Pacific Crest Trail in California.
law abiding citizen 😀
benefits of Gymnastics
There are many.
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(via Tony Retrosi)
training Layout Jaeger 1/1 twist
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
introducing Planche
ESSENTIAL for MAG.
And important for WAG – Cast Handstand.
Introduce it in conditioning from a young age.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. This is coach Alex McInnis who trained at Island Gymnastics Academy in PEI.
We Love Faith Torrez
What a career!
Faith Torrez was a member of the United States national team from 2020–2021 and competed for the Oklahoma Sooners from 2023–2026.
The 2026 NCAA all-around champion, 5-time NCAA champion, 11-time NCAA medalist.
Jason Mortimer catches gymnast on Tap Swing
Yep. Coach was ready. You never know.
Tap swings (and backward uprise) are surprisingly dangerous, especially for kids who are really trying to get as high as they can.
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Kazuki Minami – AMAZING landings
Check out some of Kazuki Minami’s landings in training and competition at the 2025 Cottbus World Cup.
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Feeding the Young Athlete
How Hikers can FALL More Safely
Based on how we teach children to fall, I put together a video for those hiking while carrying a heavy backpack.
Right now I’m off hiking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail in California. Trying not to fall. 😀
Absorb IMPACT FORCES over time and surface area.
BEST strategy is to pull in your arms (dropping poles). Take the first impact landing on your backpack.
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