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| All Just 4 Flips Instructors are trained and certified according to the USA GYMNASTICS Kinder Accreditation for Teachers(KAT), Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Workshops(MELPD), and National Safety Certification including First Aid. Instructors are also CPR certified, and passed a Criminal History check from the Texas Department of Public Safety. All Instructors strictly adhere to all guidelines and skill progressions prescribed by USA GYMNASTICS. |
Kali has been actively involved in the sport of gymnastics for over fourteen years. She competed
in the state of Oklahoma for nine years winning several competitions including the state title on
the Balance Beam three consecutive years. As an elite and highly diverse athlete, Kali`s
qualifications range from multiple career assisting activities; Learning, performing and teaching
several forms of dance, both artistically and competitively. She graduated from Martin High
School where she earned her letterman in Springboard diving on the Varsity swim team, also
earning her a collegiate scholarship. She has coached USAG Levels 4-10 for several
Competitive Gymnastics Teams in the D/FW metroplex area, and successfully directs Preschool
programs, Birthday parties, Cheer classes and provides Gymnastics instruction to children and
teens of all ages. Her involvement in the sport has also led her to become a Certified Personal
Trainer, training a wide variety of people. Currently, Kali is providing Gymnastics lessons to
children at several local day care facilities in the D/FW metroplex, managing her Mobile
Gymnastics Business.
in the state of Oklahoma for nine years winning several competitions including the state title on
the Balance Beam three consecutive years. As an elite and highly diverse athlete, Kali`s
qualifications range from multiple career assisting activities; Learning, performing and teaching
several forms of dance, both artistically and competitively. She graduated from Martin High
School where she earned her letterman in Springboard diving on the Varsity swim team, also
earning her a collegiate scholarship. She has coached USAG Levels 4-10 for several
Competitive Gymnastics Teams in the D/FW metroplex area, and successfully directs Preschool
programs, Birthday parties, Cheer classes and provides Gymnastics instruction to children and
teens of all ages. Her involvement in the sport has also led her to become a Certified Personal
Trainer, training a wide variety of people. Currently, Kali is providing Gymnastics lessons to
children at several local day care facilities in the D/FW metroplex, managing her Mobile
Gymnastics Business.
Kali Dake
Owner/Program Director
Owner/Program Director
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Ms. Cameron- Gymnastics Instructor
Mr. Matt- Gymnastics Instructor
| With Just 4 Flips all of our classes are grouped accordingly by age |
| With Just 4 Flips in our classes there are only six children in each class, to ensure more turns, and faster learning |
Mr. Matt began working with Just 4 Flips in
2006, He graduated from Mansfield High
School, and is currently finishing his
Bachelor`s in Business with The University of
Phoenix. Mr. Matt was on the Varsity
Baseball Team all through High School. He
loves spending time with his family, enjoys
frisbee golf, eating sushi, and playing with
his dogs Gucci, and Chloe.
2006, He graduated from Mansfield High
School, and is currently finishing his
Bachelor`s in Business with The University of
Phoenix. Mr. Matt was on the Varsity
Baseball Team all through High School. He
loves spending time with his family, enjoys
frisbee golf, eating sushi, and playing with
his dogs Gucci, and Chloe.
Ms. Cameron began working for Just 4 Flips
in 2007, She graduated from Weatherford
High School in 2003. She is currently
attending Tarrant County College where she
is working on getting her undergraduate
degree. Ms. Cameron started Gymnastics
when she was 8 yrs old, and competed for
the Weatherford High School Gymnastics
Team. She loves watching movies with her
boyfriend Eric, shopping, cooking, and
spending time with Skylar and her cat
Valentino.
in 2007, She graduated from Weatherford
High School in 2003. She is currently
attending Tarrant County College where she
is working on getting her undergraduate
degree. Ms. Cameron started Gymnastics
when she was 8 yrs old, and competed for
the Weatherford High School Gymnastics
Team. She loves watching movies with her
boyfriend Eric, shopping, cooking, and
spending time with Skylar and her cat
Valentino.
| HISTORY OF GYMNASTICS Gymnastics is thought to have began in ancient Greece about 2500 years ago where it was used in training to keep fit for sporting activities. In the Greek city of Athens, gymnastic tournaments were held, including tumbling, rope climbing, and other similar activities. The gymnasium was the hub of cultural activity. Men met there not only to practice sport, but to understand art, music and philosophy. The Greeks believed symmetry between the mind and body was possible only when physical exercise was coupled with intellectual activity. Because of their love for these tournaments, the Athenians sponsored the ancient Olympic Games. When the Roman's conquered Greece, they found that gymnastics was very valuable in their military training. But after the fall of the Roman Empire, gymnastics vanished for hundreds of years. Today, gymnastics is often termed the ultimate combination of sport and art, but the idea is nothing new. Plato, Homer and Aristotle strongly advocated the strengthening qualities of gymnastic activity. |
Women's events
Vault
In the vaulting events gymnasts: sprint down a 25 meter (about
82 feet) runway, take off the ground and land on a beat board - a
kind of spring board, (run/ take-off segment), land momentarily,
generally on the hands, on the vaulting horse or vaulting table,
(pre flight segment), then spring or block off of this platform to a
two footed landing (post flight segment).
Uneven Bars
On the uneven bars, the gymnast navigates two horizontal bars
set at different heights. The height is generally fixed, but the width
may be adjusted. Gymnasts perform swinging, circling,
transitional, and release moves, as well as moves that pass
through the handstand.
Balance Beam
The gymnast performs a choreographed routine from 60 to 80
seconds in length consisting of leaps, acrobatic skills, turns and
dance elements on a padded sprung beam. Apparatus norms
set by the International Gymnastics Federation (used for Olympic
and most elite competitions) specify the beam must be 125 cm
(4' 1") high, 500 cm (16' 5") long, and 10 cm (4") wide.[2] The
event requires in particular, balance, flexibility and strength.
Floor
The floor event occurs on a carpeted 12m × 12m square, usually
consisting of hard foam over a layer of plywood, which is
supported by springs or foam blocks generally called a "spring"
floor. This provides a firm surface that will respond with force
when compressed, allowing gymnasts to achieve extra height
and a softer landing than would be possible on a regular floor.
Female gymnasts perform a choreographed exercise 70 to 90
seconds long. The music is instrumental and cannot include
vocals. The routines consist of tumbling passes, series of
jumps, dance elements, acrobatic skills, and turns. A gymnast
usually performs three or four tumbling passes that include three
or more skills or 'tricks".
Vault
In the vaulting events gymnasts: sprint down a 25 meter (about
82 feet) runway, take off the ground and land on a beat board - a
kind of spring board, (run/ take-off segment), land momentarily,
generally on the hands, on the vaulting horse or vaulting table,
(pre flight segment), then spring or block off of this platform to a
two footed landing (post flight segment).
Uneven Bars
On the uneven bars, the gymnast navigates two horizontal bars
set at different heights. The height is generally fixed, but the width
may be adjusted. Gymnasts perform swinging, circling,
transitional, and release moves, as well as moves that pass
through the handstand.
Balance Beam
The gymnast performs a choreographed routine from 60 to 80
seconds in length consisting of leaps, acrobatic skills, turns and
dance elements on a padded sprung beam. Apparatus norms
set by the International Gymnastics Federation (used for Olympic
and most elite competitions) specify the beam must be 125 cm
(4' 1") high, 500 cm (16' 5") long, and 10 cm (4") wide.[2] The
event requires in particular, balance, flexibility and strength.
Floor
The floor event occurs on a carpeted 12m × 12m square, usually
consisting of hard foam over a layer of plywood, which is
supported by springs or foam blocks generally called a "spring"
floor. This provides a firm surface that will respond with force
when compressed, allowing gymnasts to achieve extra height
and a softer landing than would be possible on a regular floor.
Female gymnasts perform a choreographed exercise 70 to 90
seconds long. The music is instrumental and cannot include
vocals. The routines consist of tumbling passes, series of
jumps, dance elements, acrobatic skills, and turns. A gymnast
usually performs three or four tumbling passes that include three
or more skills or 'tricks".
Men's events
Floor Exercise
Male gymnasts also perform on a 12m. by 12m. sprung floor A
series of tumbling passes are performed to demonstrate
flexibility, strength, and balance. The gymnast must also show
non-acrobatic skills, including circles, scales, and press
handstands. Men's floor routines usually have four passes that
will total between 60–70 seconds and are performed without
music, unlike the women's event. Rules require that gymnasts
touch each corner of the floor at least once during their routine.
Pommel Horse
The ultimate balancing act, gymnasts must perform continuous
circular movements around the horse while allowing only their
hands to actually touch it. This is considered one of the most
difficult of the men's events and requires great upper body
strength, and flawless control of balance and body position.
Still Rings
Still Rings is arguably the most physically demanding event. The
rings are suspended on wire cable from a point 5.75 meters off
the floor, and adjusted in height so the gymnast has room to hang
freely and swing. He must perform a routine demonstrating
balance, strength, power, and dynamic motion while preventing
the rings themselves from swinging. At least one static strength
move is required, but some gymnasts may include two or three. A
routine must begin with an impressive mount, and must conclude
with an equally impressive dismount.
Vault
Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of 25
meters in length, before hurdling onto a spring board. The body
position is maintained while "punching" (blocking using only a
shoulder movement) the vaulting platform. The gymnast then
rotates to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, multiple
twists and somersaults may be added before landing.Successful
vaults depend on the speed of the run, the length of the hurdle, the
power and strength the gymnast has in the legs and arms and
shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, and the
speed of rotation in the case of more difficult and complex vaults.
Parallel Bars
Men perform on two bars slightly further than a shoulder's width
apart and usually 1.75m high while executing a series of swings,
balances, and releases that require great strength and
coordination.
High Bar
A 2.4cm thick steel bar raised 2.5m above the landing area is all
the gymnast has to hold onto as he performs giants (revolutions
around the bar), release skills, twists, and changes of direction.
By using all of the momentum from giants and then releasing at
the proper point, enough height can be achieved for spectacular
dismounts, such as a triple-back salto. Leather grips are usually
used to help maintain a grip on the bar.
Floor Exercise
Male gymnasts also perform on a 12m. by 12m. sprung floor A
series of tumbling passes are performed to demonstrate
flexibility, strength, and balance. The gymnast must also show
non-acrobatic skills, including circles, scales, and press
handstands. Men's floor routines usually have four passes that
will total between 60–70 seconds and are performed without
music, unlike the women's event. Rules require that gymnasts
touch each corner of the floor at least once during their routine.
Pommel Horse
The ultimate balancing act, gymnasts must perform continuous
circular movements around the horse while allowing only their
hands to actually touch it. This is considered one of the most
difficult of the men's events and requires great upper body
strength, and flawless control of balance and body position.
Still Rings
Still Rings is arguably the most physically demanding event. The
rings are suspended on wire cable from a point 5.75 meters off
the floor, and adjusted in height so the gymnast has room to hang
freely and swing. He must perform a routine demonstrating
balance, strength, power, and dynamic motion while preventing
the rings themselves from swinging. At least one static strength
move is required, but some gymnasts may include two or three. A
routine must begin with an impressive mount, and must conclude
with an equally impressive dismount.
Vault
Gymnasts sprint down a runway, which is a maximum of 25
meters in length, before hurdling onto a spring board. The body
position is maintained while "punching" (blocking using only a
shoulder movement) the vaulting platform. The gymnast then
rotates to a standing position. In advanced gymnastics, multiple
twists and somersaults may be added before landing.Successful
vaults depend on the speed of the run, the length of the hurdle, the
power and strength the gymnast has in the legs and arms and
shoulder girdle, the kinesthetic awareness in the air, and the
speed of rotation in the case of more difficult and complex vaults.
Parallel Bars
Men perform on two bars slightly further than a shoulder's width
apart and usually 1.75m high while executing a series of swings,
balances, and releases that require great strength and
coordination.
High Bar
A 2.4cm thick steel bar raised 2.5m above the landing area is all
the gymnast has to hold onto as he performs giants (revolutions
around the bar), release skills, twists, and changes of direction.
By using all of the momentum from giants and then releasing at
the proper point, enough height can be achieved for spectacular
dismounts, such as a triple-back salto. Leather grips are usually
used to help maintain a grip on the bar.
| "May all your Children be Acrobats..." |
Plato