Flashkick
A flashkick is a type of back flip that is performed in the martial art of tricking, usually performed with one leg extended and the other tucked.[1] 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
[edit]- 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. Popularized by Steve Terada.[2]
- 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
[edit]The term Flash Kick originated from a move performed by Guile and Charlie Nash from the Street Fighter video game series,[citation needed] in which a flash of light accompanied the move. In game, the character would execute a Flash Kick in order to counter an airborne opponent.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ "Flash Kick". loopkickstricking.com. Retrieved July 8, 2026.
- ↑ "Extreme Martial Arts Tricking | Triple Flash Kick". Archived from the original on 2010-05-10. Retrieved 2010-02-22.
- ↑ Undisputed Street Fighter: The Art and Innovation Behind the Game-Changing Series. Dynamite Entertainment. 15 November 2017. ISBN 9781524104696.