Flashkick

A flashkick is a type of back flip that is performed in tricking. Usually performed with one leg extended and the other tucked. As with many other types of back flips, a flashkick may be started from a stationary standing position or immediately following another similar move, such as a roundoff.

Variations

*Flash switch: In this variation, also known as "double flash" or "scissor kick flip", the legs are reversed (i.e., "switched") while in mid-air.
*Triple flash: This variation—which is also known as "flash double switch" or "double kick scissor flip"—is similar to a flash switch, but has two leg reversals instead of one.
*X-Out flash: Begins as a standard X-Out, but the legs split in the direction of body rotation immediately after leaving the ground.
*Gainer flash: Similar to a gainer, but with split legs.
*Flash kick to the splits: Instead of landing on both feet, the performer lands in a split position. This ending variation is applicable to all other variations of flashkicks.

History

The term Flash Kick originated from a move performed by Guile from the Street Fighter video game series, in which a flash of light accompanied the move. In this case, the game character executed a flashkick so as to kick his opponent in the game.

ee also

*Somersault
*Gymnastics
*Tricking

External links

* [http://www.tricksession.com Martial Arts]
* [http://www.trickstutorials.com Trickstutorials]
* [http://www.steve-terada.com www.Steve-Terada.com]
* [http://www.bilang.com Martial Arts Trickz]
* [http://www.flashmavi.com/gymnastics_flashkick_learn_the_small_flashkick.shtml Animated Tutorial For the small F-KICK] Tuck Style
* [http://www.flashmavi.com/gymnastics_flashkick_learn_how_to_do_a_high_flashkick.shtml Animated Tutorial For the big F-KICK] Layout Style