Monthly Archives: January 2012

Id like to introduce my boys to you all.

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Do Asthma and world class gymnastics mix?

I only ask as many young children walk in to the gym suffering from Asthma. Do we know of any World Class gymnasts who are sufferers? If we do i would love to contact them and ask how they have … Continue reading

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Damien Walters………..Genius

Entering 2012 i can only tell you the excitement in anticipating Damiens newest showreel. Damien is an ex GB International Tumbler turned Stunt man who has now worked on many a Hollywood blockbuster. Check out his 2011 showreel and prepare … Continue reading

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Judges…..cant live with them. can’t live without them!

Sitting here with my COACHES head on I’m thinking about the uncountable times I’ve been unhappy with the decisions that judges have made, from Club level competitions all the way through to International level competitions. Admit it! we’ve all wanted … Continue reading

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6 months and counting……………!

I ve just come across this video again via gymnasticscoaching.com Such an inspiring video…….which has made me more excited than ever about the Olympic Games! I really can’t wait! This is history guys…..!

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“Conditioning Exercise of the Week” – Planch/Maltese Press on 1 Bar

Here is a little exercise I am currently using with our junior squads. This exercise is part of our daily straight arm conditioning set. I have adapated the original planch press exercise to incoporate some basic training for Maltese – … Continue reading

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