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'''Extreme Martial Arts''', better known as Extreme Gymnastics, is a sport that combines flashy want to be martial arts, [[acrobatics]], and [[gymnastics]],<ref>{{cite book|title= The Complete Guide to American Karate & Tae Kwon Do |first=Keith D. |last=Yates |coauthors=Jhoon Rhee, Chuck Norris |year=2008 |publisher=Blue Snake Books |page=190|isbn=1583942157}}</ref> with an emphasis on showmanship. The brand "XMA" and a plyometrics/skills-based method of training with this combination of skills were developed by [[Michael Chaturantabut]], also called Mike "Chat". |
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The concept of "[[tricking]]" or adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves is not new, and some traditional martial arts use the acrobatic moves of XMA (e.g. butterfly, double leg, 540) as key components of their art. XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience. |
The concept of "[[tricking]]" or adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves is not new, and some traditional martial arts use the acrobatic moves of XMA (e.g. butterfly, double leg, 540) as key components of their art. XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience. |
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Revision as of 21:55, 1 June 2009
Extreme Martial Arts, better known as Extreme Gymnastics, is a sport that combines flashy want to be martial arts, acrobatics, and gymnastics,[1] with an emphasis on showmanship. The brand "XMA" and a plyometrics/skills-based method of training with this combination of skills were developed by Michael Chaturantabut, also called Mike "Chat".
The concept of "tricking" or adding gymnastics-like tumbling moves is not new, and some traditional martial arts use the acrobatic moves of XMA (e.g. butterfly, double leg, 540) as key components of their art. XMA makes these exhibition moves the focus of the sport. Open hand and weapons choreography are often accompanied by dramatic dance or programmatic music. The goal is to command the attention of the audience.
Criticism
Some traditional martial artists have criticized XMA for its focus on exhibition and lack of emphasis on effective self-defense. Specifics include criticism of the use of brightly colored costumes over traditional colors, the use of lighter weapons, and a lack of emphasis on striking power.
Some practitioners of martial arts tricks and acrobatics object to the brand name XMA being applied to their sport.
In popular media
- 2008 Discovery Channel Television Series 'Fight Quest'[2]
- 1985 motion picture Gymkata.
People and Teams of XMA
- Team Ryouko
- Team FS
- Loopkicks
- Team Osu Be
- Team Chinese Box
- Strike Team
- Strike from Britains got Talent
- Terry Flewers UK No1 Weapons
- Joey Ansah
- Jason Baird
- Team Cyclone
See also
References
- ^ Yates, Keith D. (2008). The Complete Guide to American Karate & Tae Kwon Do. Blue Snake Books. p. 190. ISBN 1583942157.
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