List of tricking moves
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Tricking
is a sport that takes many of its techniques from Martial arts
and Gymnastics
. The generally accepted groups of tricks are kicks, flips, and twists. However, there are many individual tricks that occupy multiple classifications simultaneously. Also, there are tricks that defy classification all together or simply do not fit in the classic categories.
The other key difference is that a 360 kick uses a "pop" takeoff (meaning the practitioner jumps from both feet) while the tornado kick is a "cheat" takeoff (meaning the practitioner jumps from one leg, using the other to gain momentum). Any kick can utilize either takeoff, but kicks that are predominately performed with one takeoff may only have the type of takeoff included in the name if the other is used. One may perform a pop tornado or a cheat 360, for example.
As a general rule, trick kicks named with an even number of turns via their rotational degree (360, 720) will also use the leg towards which the practitioner spins. Conversely, a half-rotation (540, 900) indicates that the trail leg is being used.
360 Kick Variations:
Tornado Kick Variations:
More variations exist, of course. There's always one more spin or one more kick to be added in.
Additional takeoffs also exist. "Backside" is a term used to describe when a practitioner begins his takeoff 180 degrees into the denoted turn. For example, if a performer were to execute a backside 900, he or she would actually leave the ground with the kicking leg facing the target, creating a total rotation of only 720 degrees upon completion of the kick. Backsides can be either pop or cheat kicks.
In a combination, a practitioner may find a transition between tricks to work more smoothly when he or she does not put a leg down, but instead swings the leg upward, using it to generate momentum. This technique is called "swingthru" (abbreviated s/t) and can be used for a large number of tricks. Any swingthru kick will be a cheat kick.
One kick that defies classification and association is called the Butterfly Kick
. Borrowed from Wushu
, it shares few, if any, properties with other kicks and serves as a combination move and basis for bigger tricks.
. There are an extremely large number of flip variations and takeoffs including standing, swingthru, and more.
Flip variations that can be applied to many movements:
and Capoeira
as well as Gymnastics
and other disciplines. Additionally, some seem to have been simply invented during improvisation. The three foundational twists are the Butterfly Twist, the Corkscrew
, and the Full Twist. Countless variations exist on each of these three tricks.
Butterfly Twist variations:
Corkscrew variations:
Fulltwist variations:
. Often, ground techniques are used as transitional movements or as an improvisational recovery from an unexpected fall. Some of these tricks are as follows:
is a trick borrowed from Capoeira
. It is also called the Armada Dupla. While not truly a flip as your body does not invert, its technique is sufficiently unique and utilization of the trick deviates from that of most flips.
Double Leg variations:
Three foundational examples of inversions are the cartwheel
, the aerial
, and the raiz. The raiz is often a transitional trick (used in swingthru combos) while the aerial is a trick borrowed from Wushu, Capoeira, or Gymnastics (depending on the technique used) and has many variations.
Aerial variations:
Tricking
Tricking is the informal name of a type of physical activity derived from the martial arts that includes techniques found in gymnastics, B-boying, and similar disciplines. Examples of incorporated techniques include the 540 kick from Taekwondo, the butterfly twist from Wushu, and the double leg...
is a sport that takes many of its techniques from Martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
and Gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
. The generally accepted groups of tricks are kicks, flips, and twists. However, there are many individual tricks that occupy multiple classifications simultaneously. Also, there are tricks that defy classification all together or simply do not fit in the classic categories.
Kicks
There are two basic kicks on which all trick kicks are built. The 360 kick uses the leg towards which the practitioner is rotating to execute the kick. That is to say, if the practitioner is rotating to his or her left, the left leg will be the kicking leg. The tornado kick uses the leg opposite the direction of rotation.The other key difference is that a 360 kick uses a "pop" takeoff (meaning the practitioner jumps from both feet) while the tornado kick is a "cheat" takeoff (meaning the practitioner jumps from one leg, using the other to gain momentum). Any kick can utilize either takeoff, but kicks that are predominately performed with one takeoff may only have the type of takeoff included in the name if the other is used. One may perform a pop tornado or a cheat 360, for example.
As a general rule, trick kicks named with an even number of turns via their rotational degree (360, 720) will also use the leg towards which the practitioner spins. Conversely, a half-rotation (540, 900) indicates that the trail leg is being used.
360 Kick Variations:
- Hyper 360
- FeilongFeilongA Feilong is a jumping kick where two kicks are executed. It is quite common in multiple martial arts disciplines as well as tricking. Because it is not as advanced as other tricks, it is considered by some to be a basic trick...
- Crescent 540 aka Hyper Feilong
- 720
- 720 Double
- 720 Triple
- 1080
- 1440
Tornado Kick Variations:
- 540 Kick540 kickIn martial arts and tricking, the 540 kick, also known as inside turning kick, jump inside kick, tornado kick and Xuanfengjiao , is a jump kick move...
- SideswipeSideswipe (trick)The Sideswipe is a more advanced tricking move and is sometimes called a "slant 540" or a "540 slant". While the concept is very similar to a 540, the mechanics of the two kicks are vastly different. Like a 540, the same leg is used for taking off, kicking and landing, however the similarities end...
- Jackknife
- Swipe Knife
- 900
- Hyper 900
- 900 Double
- 1260
More variations exist, of course. There's always one more spin or one more kick to be added in.
Additional takeoffs also exist. "Backside" is a term used to describe when a practitioner begins his takeoff 180 degrees into the denoted turn. For example, if a performer were to execute a backside 900, he or she would actually leave the ground with the kicking leg facing the target, creating a total rotation of only 720 degrees upon completion of the kick. Backsides can be either pop or cheat kicks.
In a combination, a practitioner may find a transition between tricks to work more smoothly when he or she does not put a leg down, but instead swings the leg upward, using it to generate momentum. This technique is called "swingthru" (abbreviated s/t) and can be used for a large number of tricks. Any swingthru kick will be a cheat kick.
One kick that defies classification and association is called the Butterfly Kick
Butterfly kick
A butterfly kick or horse kick is a jumping kick in martial arts such as modern wushu and taekwondo and capoeira.Although the specific nature of the kick varies, it is generally composed of a twist of the body while both legs are lifted from the ground and swung around, while the torso remains as...
. Borrowed from Wushu
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
, it shares few, if any, properties with other kicks and serves as a combination move and basis for bigger tricks.
Flips
Flips are largely borrowed from the floor skills of GymnasticsGymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
. There are an extremely large number of flip variations and takeoffs including standing, swingthru, and more.
- Back handspring
- Back Tuck
- Front handspring
- Front tuck
- WebsterFlip (acrobatic)An acrobatic flip is a sequence of body movements in which a person leaps into the air and then rotates one or more times while airborne. Acrobatic flips are performed in acro dance, free running, gymnastics, tricking, and various other activities...
- Loser
- RoundoffRoundoffA roundoff is a move in gymnastics similar to a cartwheel.The roundoff is a gymnastic technique that turns horizontal speed into vertical speed ; it is also used effectively to turn forward momentum from a run into backwards momentum, giving speed and power to backwards moves such as flips and...
- Side Flip
- GainerGainerA gainer is an acrobatic skill in which the acrobat performs a backwards somersault while still moving forward . In diving, this is known as reverse rotation...
- Back Flip Half Twist
- Rudi/Rudy
- Arabian
- BaraniBerani flipA Berani flip, , is an aerial maneuveur consisting of a front flip and a 180 degree turn . This trick is performed in number of sports including but not limited to gymnastics, cheerleading, trampoline, and aggressive inline skating...
- Back Flip Full Twist
- Front Full Twist
- Back Double Full Twist
- Front Double Full Twist
- Double Back
- Double Front
- Flatspin
- Rodeo
- Drive Webster - You make Webster and connect on one foot
Flip variations that can be applied to many movements:
- Flash Kick
- X-Out/X-In
- Double Flash
- Tripple Flash
- Triple backflip double gainer 720
- Late spin
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Twists
Twists have been borrowed from WushuWushu (sport)
The sport of wushu is both an exhibition and a full-contact sport derived from traditional Chinese martial arts. It was created in the People's Republic of China after 1949, in an attempt to nationalize the practice of traditional Chinese martial arts...
and Capoeira
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
as well as Gymnastics
Gymnastics
Gymnastics is a sport involving performance of exercises requiring physical strength, flexibility, agility, coordination, and balance. Internationally, all of the gymnastic sports are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique with each country having its own national governing body...
and other disciplines. Additionally, some seem to have been simply invented during improvisation. The three foundational twists are the Butterfly Twist, the Corkscrew
Corkscrew
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, and the Full Twist. Countless variations exist on each of these three tricks.
Butterfly Twist variations:
- Butterfly Twist Round
- Hypertwist
- Hyperhook
- Hypertwist Round
- Shuriken Twist
- Double Butterfly Twist
Corkscrew variations:
- Cork Round
- Hypercork
- Boxcutter
- Hypercork Round
- Shuriken Cork
- Double Cork
- Triple Cork
Fulltwist variations:
- Fulltwist Round
- Hyperfull
- Hyperfull Hook
- Fulltwist Double Leg
B-boying Techniques
Tricking borrows, depending on the practitioner's style, either lightly or heavily from b-boyingB-boying
B-boying, often called "breakdancing", is a popular style of street dance that was created and developed as part of hip-hop culture among African Americans and Latino youths in New York City. The dance consists of four primary elements: toprock, downrock, power moves and freezes...
. Often, ground techniques are used as transitional movements or as an improvisational recovery from an unexpected fall. Some of these tricks are as follows:
- Kip-UpKip-upKip-up is one of several names for an acrobatic move in which a person transitions from a supine, and less commonly, a prone position, directly to a squatting position by propelling the legs, and consequently the entire body, away from the floor. The move often incorporates the use of the arms and...
- 1990
- Au Batido / K-Kick / L-Kick
- Windmill
- Coin Drop
- Flare
- Air Flare
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- Arashi Swipe
Double Leg
The Double LegDouble Leg (trick)
A Double leg is a move that originated from Capoeira but was incorporated into tricking like many other martial arts moves because of its difficulty and aesthetics. Its Capoeira name is Armada Dupla, which means a double armada. An Armada is the capoeira version of a Reverse Roundhouse kick...
is a trick borrowed from Capoeira
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
. It is also called the Armada Dupla. While not truly a flip as your body does not invert, its technique is sufficiently unique and utilization of the trick deviates from that of most flips.
Double Leg variations:
- Crescent Single Leg
- Kim Do Kick
- Kim Do Hook
- Double Leg Gyro/Double Leg Twist
- Parafuso (Single Twist, Double Twist, and Triple Twist can be done)
- DLeg Full Twist (Can Be doubled, tripled)
Inversions
Inversions are also unique tricks that defy the classification used with other tricks. Their one unifying trait is that the body of the practitioner must "invert", at least slightly, so that the hips are above the head mid-air.Three foundational examples of inversions are the cartwheel
Cartwheel
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, the aerial
Aerial cartwheel
An aerial cartwheel is an acrobatic move in which a cartwheel is executed without touching hands to the floor. During execution of a standard cartwheel, the performer's body is supported by the hands while transitioning through the inverted orientation, whereas an aerial cartwheel performer is...
, and the raiz. The raiz is often a transitional trick (used in swingthru combos) while the aerial is a trick borrowed from Wushu, Capoeira, or Gymnastics (depending on the technique used) and has many variations.
Aerial variations:
- Axe-Aerial
- Reverse Aerial
- Aerial TwistAerial TwistAn aerial twist is an acrobatic flip that incorporates an 180° rotation during the peak of the flip's height. Gymnasts normally perform the twisting with the legs together to obtain a faster spin and more aesthetically pleasing execution. Tricksters normally perform the twisting with the legs...
- Aerial Switch
- Hyper Aerial
- Grandmaster Swipe
- Hyperswipe
External links
- List of tricking moves - www.listofmoves.co.uk/list-of-tricking-moves