Year: 2016

… and you thought Gymkata was good

UPDATE – Gymnast Crossing reports this film is Born to Fight, a 2004 Thai action film directed by Panna Rittikrai. Many of the actors in Born to Fight were Thai national athletes.

This film was clearly inspired by Gymkata. 🙂

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Next time I’m threatened by a machine gunner, I’ll take him out with a double pike.

Thanks Calina.

Gymkata earned a Razzie Award nomination for (Kurt) Thomas as Worst New Star.

It has developed a minor cult following as an unintentional comedy for its dubious premise, poor production quality and strange setting. Maxim lists the film as the 17th “Worst Movie of All Time”. …

Magical Classic competition awards

Feb 12-13, 2016 in Orlando.

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Eastern Michigan goes 196.6

These ladies have been killin’ it. Congratulations on making history. 🙂

The Eastern Michigan University women’s gymnastics team kept up their record-breaking ways today, Feb. 13, in a tri-meet win over Bowling Green and Southeast Missouri State. The Eagles were able to break into the 196’s for the first time in program history, finishing with a huge 196.6 to shatter the old record set Monday, Feb. 8, at Michigan.

“I’m obviously thrilled and extremely proud of the team,” remarked Head Coach Jay Santos. …

“We had a lot of great individual performances, but I think the highlight would have to be Natalie (Gervais) going 9.925 on beam with a gorgeous routine, and Lacey (Rubin) going right after her with a 9.9,” said Santos. …

EMU Eagles

Giulia Steingruber trailer

The next Hard Way To Success will feature the Swiss superstar. She talks about her mental block on twisting.

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Japanese Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics

One of the best Gymnastics disciplines.

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related – Wikipedia – Men’s Rhythmic Gymnastics

Thanks John.

Why do you love Gymnastics?

Coaches, parents and judges from British Columbia reflect. Includes June Booth.

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