tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Seems every time I look at YouTube lately, someone is demonstrating a new standing somersault.
Here’s standing “Thomas” (1/1-in, 1/2-out to roll-out) into a mat on a pit as well as other crazy (and sloppy) flips:
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Also, a tutorial on standing front somersault with “Russian” (back) arm action:
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
My favourite channel subscription on YouTube is saltocafe which has over 80 videos, many quite unique.
That’s Coach Don at Woodward West Gymnastics and Action Sports Camp. (He’s looking GREAT for his age, by the way.)
As an example, check out this monster forward somersault on a trick bike.
Just a few years ago “fronts” on a bike were considered far more difficult than backward flips. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
saltocafe – YouTube
I will be at Woodward July 22-25th. Looking forward to Dodgeball!
Did you know June 23rd each year was Olympic Day?
Neither did I.
But here are 10 things you can do to celebrate. (from the London 2012 Olympics)
My country is having a vote on Canada’s Greatest Olympic Moment. I voted for Kyle Shewfelt winning the Gold on Floor in 2004, of course.
ImpactAlpha Gymsport in Christchurch, New Zealand is looking for an experienced Trampoline and Double-mini coach to head our programme.
Try living in New Zealand. Nuclear free gymnastics and trampoline.
This is an entry level instructional DVD designed for trampoline teachers and coaches. Your host, David Kennedy, takes you through the basic progressions of introductory trampoline using techniques that are the foundation of Larry Gleason’s trampoline program.
A list of skills and themes covered are as follows:
* Controlled straight jumps
* Body bouncing skills
* Half turns
* Full turns
* Seat drops
* Basic skill combinations
* Height building
Check the sample video showing some front drop progressions I’ve never used. (Front drop is the most dangerous “basic” skill for beginners.)
To see an introduction to the video by Gleason himself click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
The DVD is available for US$40 from several retailers linked from the home page
.
These guys will teach you aerial wire work.
Tumblemonster Productions Stunt School is the place to do it. We offer the best aerial stunt training available, period.
To see a wire fight scene click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
To see “Swooping and flipping” click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
For a more advanced wire fight scene click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
See more on the Tumblemonster photos and video page.
Or check the Tumblemonster YouTube page for faster loading, lower resolution, versions of most of the same clips.
Leave a response below if you can recommend other stunt schools.
This truly is one of the great improvements in gymnastics equipment in recent years.
Seems to me they will not be quite as durable as the old solid rolls of carpet-bonded foam — but that’s a reasonable tradeoff, especially for those clubs who have to move them often.
I spent some quality time recently with the Dollamur version:
* Easy to Move and Set Up
* One-Person Set Up
* No Flipping
* Carpet Protected on Inside of Roll
* Rolls Won’t Unroll When Set on Edge
* Easy Storage
* 3-year Limited Warranty
FLEXI-ROLL® System
Introducing the quickest and easiest mat ever made! One person can set-up or break down a 42’ X 42’ Dollamur FLEXI-ROLL® mat in just minutes.
Even a preschooler can unroll a section!
You’ll get the same great performance of our regular rollable mats chosen for years by top gymnastics and cheerleading programs. The same high performance sports foam, the same durable carpet and the same state-of-the-art bonding method. The best just got better!
This is a terrific clip with examples, sometimes the originator, of skills that are named after female artistic gymnasts.
Shame the “flash” format of YouTube video makes it so difficult to see exactly what they are doing.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Leave a comment if you know of the same video posted anywhere else in a better video format.
Also, there is a good discussion in the YouTube page comments. I agree there are too many skills named after women with only slight variations in body position or degree of twist. The FIG Men’s code has been more restrained.
Surrey Gymnastic Society, just 30 minutes from the heart of Vancouver, is seeking an experienced, high energy, self-motivated high level Competitive Coach to help foster the growth of the Women’s Competitive Program.
Candidates should:
• be a committed individual
• be minimum Level 3 NCCP certified (or equivalent)
• have first aid training
• have excellent communication and organizational skill
• be able to work with others toward common goals
The position is full time and comes with a benefits package. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications.
Deadline for applications is June 30, 2007
Gymnastics Coaching.com 