Understanding the Cart Full Round: The Cart Full Round is a kicking variation of the Cart Full. The Cart Full Round implies that the athlete performs a Cartwheel to generate momentum for a Back Full (backflip with a 360 twist), and performs a Roundhouse kick after twisting in the air (similar to a Cheat 900). The Take-Off A "tricker style" Cartwheel is displayed. Trickers use a sideways approach to a cartwheel due to the nature of the sport, when athletes have to spin into th

Understanding the Cheat-900 Kick: A Beginner's Guide The Cheat-900 is a flashy kick that requires the athlete to spin 360 degrees on the ground for the cheat step, then 360 degrees in the air, before performing the round kick. Don't ask where the last 180 degrees come from; it's complicated! But don’t worry, I’ll break it down for you step by step. The Take Off Similar to tricks like the Cheat 720 (hook), the 540 round, and the Jackknife, the basic setup for tricking kicks is

Understanding the Jackknife Kick The jackknife is an exciting martial arts kick that combines two powerful kicks in mid-air. It features a roundhouse kick and a spinning hook kick, making it one of the more challenging tricks to master. Like any kicking trick that involves multiple kicks, the jackknife requires practice and precision. In this article, we’ll break down the jackknife using the cheat step as a set-up to simplify the process. The Take Off Creating momentum toward