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That Floor at Worlds Tokyo was VERY VERY springy.
Author: Rick Mc
Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.
Rebeca Andrade – Vault
The Brazil Trophy, an event which includes competitions for MAG, WAG and Rhythmic Gymnastics, took place this past week-end (24th – 26th of May) in Toledo.
The Women’s Artistic Gymnastics competition was dominated by Rebeca Andrade from Regatas do Flamengo. The 2012 Junior South American champion finished the all around competition more than three points ahead of the silver medalist, Lorrane Oliveira from Cegin; Leticia Costa from Flamengo placed third. …
Couch Gymnast – Rebeca Andrade dominates Brazil Trophy
Results and Beam video via that link.
Click PLAY or watch her easy DTY on YouTube.
Jake Dalton on GymCastic
This week our guest is World team medalist, Olympian, 2013 American Cup Champion, former Oklahoma Sooner, and founder of Mesomorphic Clothing, Jake Dalton.
He tells us about: how his female coach, Wanda Fredericks, and skateboarding videos helped him with his air sense, choosing Oklahoma, being a sex symbol, how he proposed to Kayla Nowak, which TV show sparked the idea for his company, what it was like to compete in the Pro Gymnastics Challenge, what new skills he’s working on, training for the specific equipment that will be used at Worlds in Belgium, how he got his toe point, advice for gymnastics parents and the tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.
graphic by Andrew Novialdi Design
introducing KIP
Alternate to the 2012 Canadian Olympic team, Jessica Savona, shows one of my favourite KIP drills at Manjak’s.
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Jess is available to coach Summer Camps 2013.
Leave a comment if you are looking for a guest Olympian. She’s an energetic and inspiring athlete.
Gymkata Mentos TV ad
Funny.
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Gymkata ranks as one of the worst movies of all time on some lists.
(via Gymnast Crossing)
Japanese split racing
Japan must have more goofy reality TV shows than any other nation.
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Cheng Fei goes home
Former Olympic Champion Cheng Fei has left the National Team and returned to her home province of Hubei. She is currently coaching at Wuhan Institute of Physical Education, the place where she used to train. …
Cheng Fei’s transfer come as no surprise to most of her fans. She has expressed how she doesn’t feel at home living the Beijing metropolitan life
Before Cheng Fei, many coaches felt we might never have a Chinese Floor of Vaulting World champion.
She changed ALL that. 🙂
Click PLAY or watch her 2004 Floor on YouTube.
That was linked from a Happy Birthday career retrospective posted by Couch Gymnast.
Subway ballet
… W.A.F.F.L.E. (We Are Family for Life Entertainment) crew: J-Black, Goofy, Boy Aero, Lex Aero, John-O and Sonic. …
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Young men perform daring aerial dances in a crowded New York City subway car.
Military Dad Surprises Daughter At Gymnastics Competition
coach at North Stars
North Stars Gymnastics Academy located in Boonton N.J. (45min out of Manhattan) has two optional and 1 compulsory full time coaching position available.
North Stars has placed numerous kids on the U.S. National team plus has been over 60 collegiate scholarships.
Contact Tony Gehman at 973 316-2507 or email northstarsnj (a) optimum.net
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