Intermediate
TAUGHT BY: Trey, Isabella, Joey, Megan Murdock
TUESDAY: 5-7PM
WEDNESDAY: 6-7PM
Student continue honing their basic tumbling skills. More conditioning exercises are introduced. Basic apparatus skills such as hanging, chin-ups, pullups, rope climbing are taught to develop upper body strength. Tumble trak and large safety mats are routinely used to allow students more repetitions on a soft and safe forgiving surface.
Class focuses on perfecting body shapes, jumps, rolls, handstands, bridges, back bends, kick overs, cartwheels, round offs, safety falls, body control, strength building, flexibility, intro to backhand springs. Front and back handsprings and somersaults are introduced.
As fun as tumbling can be, it can also be dangerous if not taken seriously. Basics should be performed correctly before throwing advanced skills into the mix without care. Taking part in tumbling inside a matted gymnasium with the guidance of qualified coaches is one of the best ways to learn. It is also essential to warm up before taking part in tumbling, and a cool-down or stretch out at the end of a session is advised.