Martial Arts Tricking
Otherwise simply known as Tricking, is a modern martial art that combines acrobatic movements from several traditional sports and martial arts: Karate, Capoeira, Kung Fu, Tae Kwon Do, Gymnastics, Cheer, and Break dancing. The aim of the sport is to create an “aesthetic blend of kicks, flips, and twists.”
RANK SYSTEM
We break our students into colored Ranks, similar to the colored belt system of martial arts. Signified by a wristband or hero shirt.
WHITE-ORANGE
Safety & Foundation
GREEN-BLUE
Flow & Application
PURPLE-RED
Adv. Skill & Technique
BLACK RANK
Professional performances
CURRICULUM
The foundation of our tricking workout can be subdivided into four main areas of focus: kicking, flipping, twisting and style.
Kicking – The foundation of tricking is learning how to balance on one leg and make as many hip adjustments as possible. As a tricker (a practitioner of tricking) progresses, aerial kicks become simpler to execute, and make it easier for the tricker to string together combinations of movements.
Flipping – Flipping augments the tricker’s kicking repertoire. Combining kicks with inverted aerial control allows for a completely new perspective on the movement. Traditional tumbling fundamentals help add to the foundation of flashier kicks, making each combination flourish beautifully. Plus, everyone loves to see a good flip.
Twisting – This is where timing, flexibility, strength and control intersect in this acrobatic art. Twists generally taken from tumbling in arts like breakdancing and gymnastics add the final touch to a gorgeous combination.
Style – The way in which you string together different maneuvers in your repertoire is your signature in the tricking world. Your body language and the stage presence you create for yourself determines how the audiences perceive your personality in your movement. Above all, the methods in which you transition from trick to trick will serve you well for gorgeous looking combos.