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Tricking (which also is know as XMA) is a comparatively new sport with roots in Gymnastics and different forms of Martial Arts. Tricks consist of various moves combining these two disciplines.
Its trademark is the complete focus on the performance of power moves from different arts such as the Backtuck from Gymnastics, 540 kick from Tae Kwon Do, Butterfly Twist from Wushu and Double Leg from Capoeira. In general, practitioners are capable of performing the majority of their tricks on grass or regular flooring, without the requirement for mats, plyometric flooring or other specialised support.
Tricking has only recently come into its own as a recognised activity, although the various skills practiced have been in existence much longer and a variety of theories have been put forward as to where the term originated.
Other meanings
According to Tricks Tutorials, "Tricks are any radical or advanced technique in a particular sport, art, or style of movement." Also according to Tricks Tutorials' own Jujimufu (real name: Jon Call): "Tricking can be described as an aesthetic blend of flips, kicks, and twists."
Notable persons involved in tricking
- Billy Bilang
- Manny Brown
- Jon Call
- Anis Cheurfa
- Lateef Crowder
- Joe Eigo
- Chris DeVera
- Logan
- Gemma Nguyen
- Kim Do Nguyen
- Carmichael Simon
- Amir Solsky
- Steve Terada
- Hans Wikkeling
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