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Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
Tak po dnešku si mužu konečně odškrtnout další z mejch mnoha životních snů jako splněnej...Fotku s backflipem z OPRAVDOVÝHO bagru sem chtěl fakt dlouho...taky napadá vás někoho něco lepčího?=)
Backflip from shovel
So this evening I finally can scrape next item on my long list of "life dreams" as fulfilled...Now I have photo of me doing backflip from REAL excavator which I wanted to do for really long time...Can you even imagine anything better?
Taken by my father
Další důkaz toho, že skáču fakt všude kde jsem a kde to jde...Tady se mi líbila ta socha vedle mně...A turisti maj životní zážitek=)
Backflip in Kutná hora
Another proof, that I am jumping everywhere, and everytime...I really liked the statue next to me...And tourists had experience for life=)
Taken by Michal
Humpback Whale Breaching
Personal Note: Having moved several years ago to the Monterey Bay Area in Northern California, I decided to teach myself wildlife photography and concentrate on Marine Mammals of the Monterey Bay, which was self-published as a photo essay book. The Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary is one of the most abundant marine sanctuaries in the World with extensive academic research facilities studying its inhabitants and health.
One of the species I have concentrated my efforts on has been the highly intelligent and entertaining Humpback Whale. For two years I am been trying to capture them breaching out of the water. With two flips of their flukes they can propel 35 to 50 tons of mammal completely out of the water! Prior to July 6, 2015 I have only been able to photograph them breaching from a distance.
Over the next two weeks I will be posting a series of images from this incredible experience.
Here are some of the photographic issues:
•They never stop moving, even when they place half of their brain on "rest" while the other half navigates for them. When that half has enough rest, the other half takes over.
•Your Whale Boat is moving about 80% of the time. If the Bay is choppy that means it is rocking back and forth as it propels itself forward.
•Other Whale Boats are positioned around the best sites and can ruin your shot.
•We can tell when a breaching Humpback is going to dive. What we cannot tell is if they are going to keep breaching or just feed on the bottom?
•Normally they breach once or twice and stop. The Blue Ocean Whale Watch boat captain has seen Humpbacks breach as many as 70 times. They are based in Moss Landing and I highly recommend them. You can book a trip at: blueoceanwhalewatch.com/contact.
•Therefore, you do not know how long they are going to stay under the water (5-7 mins. is normal) or WHERE OR WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO COME UP, which is always in a different place.
•I keep my camera under my chin and watch over the top of the lens. Once they start to breach, you have 3-5 seconds to find them in your viewfinder and squeeze off a series of shots. If they are less than 1/3rd of my viewfinder I know they are too far away.
•On the way back to port, three different whales did a "Lunge Feed" in unison just like in the Olympic synchronized swimming events. It was extraordinary, but It took us all by surprise and I could not even raise my camera in time.
•We all know whales communicate with each other, but this was an extraordinary example. The three whales dove together, communicated with each other and then raced to the surface side by side with their mouths wide open! They then captured the sardines, anchovies and or krill, filtered out the water, swallowed and dove again. They can take in enormous amounts of water (up to 70% of their body weight) filter out the fish and krill and eject the water.
•It is hard to describe, but three huge whales surfacing with their mouths open, side-by-side, perfectly in unison takes your breath away. I literally snapped my sunglasses in half during the whole breaching experience, but it was a small price to pay. If anyone had gotten a sharp image of these three whales, it would have been a cover story.
•Humpback whales (belong to the class of marine mammals known as rorquals that feed through extraordinarily energetic lunges during which they engulf large volumes of water equal to as much as 70% of their body mass. (Source: Marine Mammal Science)
For those of you that would like to know more about these incredible creatures please read below or visit the source: (www.marinemammalcenter.org/)
HUMPBACK WHALE: Megaptera novaeangliae (meaning of scientific name: (Large-Winged of New England)
BEHAVIOR: Acrobatic humpbacks regularly breach (jump out of the water), stroke each other, and slap the water with their flippers and flukes. Scientists believe these activities are forms of communication because they create a great deal of noise, which can be heard at long distances under water. Humpbacks swim in groups or pods of up to a dozen at calving grounds, and in smaller groups of three to four during migration. Unlike other baleen whales, they can often be seen feeding cooperatively.
DESCRIPTION: The humpback whale was given its common name because of the shape of its dorsal (back) fin and the way it looks when the animal is diving. Its scientific name, Megaptera, means, "large-winged" and refers to its long, white, wing-like flippers that are often as long as one-third of the animal's body length. Humpbacks are gray or black, except for the flippers, parts of the chest and belly, and sometimes the underside of the tail flukes. Each whale has its own unique pattern on the underside of its tail flukes, which can be used like "fingerprints" to identify individual whales. Unique to humpbacks are wartlike round protuberances (bumps or tubricales) that occur on the head forward of the blowhole and on the edges of the flippers. Humpbacks are baleen whales that have 14 to 35 long throat pleats that expand when the whale takes in water while feeding.
Northern Hemisphere humpbacks reach an average length of 49 to 52 feet (15-16 m), and southern humpbacks reach 60 feet (18 m). Females are generally larger than the males. The average weight for a mature adult is 35 to 50 tons.
RANGE/HABITAT: Humpbacks are found in all oceans to the edges of polar ice, and follow definite migration paths from their summer feeding grounds to warmer waters in the winter. In the North Pacific, where their populations reach 15,000, humpbacks feed in the summer along the coast from California to Alaska. In the winter, they migrate to breeding grounds off of Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Japan. The population in California migrates to Mexico and Costa Rica, whereas the Alaskan population migrates to Hawaii.
In feeding, they use baleen plates to strain other small fish such as krill or herring, and plankton out of the water. Their 270-to-400 baleen plates are dark and each is about two and a half feet long. Humpbacks use several different feeding methods. While "lunge feeding," they plow through concentrated areas of food with their huge mouths open, swelling with large quantities of food and water. During "bubble net feeding," which is unique to humpback whales, one or several whales blow a ring of bubbles from their blowholes that encircle a school of krill or fish. The whales then swim through the "net" with their mouths agape, taking in large amounts of food.
Humpbacks are best known for their haunting vocalizations or "singing." They have a rich repertoire that covers many octaves and includes frequencies beyond the threshold of human hearing. These songs, apparently sung by males, last as long as 20 minutes, after which they are repeated, often with slight changes. Each year, the song undergoes changes from the year before, but all males sing the same song. When a whale is singing, it floats suspended in the water, head down and relatively motionless. Behavior such as dominance, aggression, and mate attraction may be related to singing.
MATING AND BREEDING: Females give birth every two or more years. Pregnancies last for 12 months. The calves nurse for eight to eleven months. When weaned, the calves are 24-27 feet (8-9 m) long.
STATUS: Humpbacks are among the most endangered whales and less than 10% of their original population remains. However, in recent years, humpbacks have been observed more and more frequently feeding along the California coast. Nearly 1400 humpbacks feed along the California Coast in the summer and fall. The current word population is estimated between 35-40,000.
The Marine Mammal Center has helped several humpback whales over the years. One famous patient was Humphrey the humpback, who we helped twice. First in 1985, he swam up the Sacramento River, and then in 1990 he was stuck on a mudflat in San Francisco Bay. Both times, we successfully got him back out into ocean. In 2007, a mother and calf pair called Delta and Dawn, received world-wide attention as they swam 75 miles inland up the Sacramento River (going farther than Humphrey). Both had severe wounds from a ship strike. After antibiotics were administered to these free-swimming whales, a first in marine mammal history mom and calf returned to the ocean.
Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
Jeden z dalších pokusů...Focený z jinýho úhlu, ale furt to samý...
Backflip in suit
One of the other attempts...Taken from another angle, but still the same...
Taken by Albert
Mimbre performing on the High Street at the Stockton International Riverside Festival in 2009. What a wonderful performance these three ladies produced which had the audience totally captivated for the 40 minute show.
The performance was a combination of dance, acrobatics, mime and drama and is described as such in the SIRF brochure:
Mimbre - 'Until Now'
Mimbre's new show is a beautifully improbable acrobatic adventure. A poetic universe is fashioned from joyful flips and harmonious balances that speak of journeys, goodbyes and astonishing feats of friendship.
Dolphins are a common sight in the Whitsunday Islands, located off the coast of Queensland, Australia. These intelligent marine mammals are known for their playful behavior and acrobatic displays, making them a popular attraction for tourists visiting the area. Dolphins in the Whitsundays are often seen swimming alongside boats, surfing in the wake, or performing jumps and flips in the water. These encounters provide visitors with a unique and unforgettable wildlife experience in this beautiful island paradise.
35mm film scans
The Shallow Sea Cohort entertains the crowd with elaborate acrobatic drills.
Soft Pastel, Colored Pencil & Ink
Great views and skiing at Edelweiss in Quebec Gatineau Hills near Ottawa! This January week-end snowboarders and skiers were treated to mega cushy Acrobag cushion for acrobatic flips, jumps and helicopter moves fun! All very airborne! Great atmo and fresh air on Edelweiss slopes these first months of 2012!
The barrels were flipped, passed around and juggled with such ease.
Cultures of China, Festival of Spring Acrobatic Concert
St James Theatre
From the China Culture website:
Sponsored by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office (OCAO) of China's State Council and the China Overseas Exchanges Association (COEA), "Cultures of China, Festival of Spring" presents art performances overseas during the Chinese Lunar New Year, bringing the spirit of unity, harmony and peace to wherever it goes.
With the improvement of China's comprehensive national strength, Chinese culture has become more and more popular and influential all over the world. The Chinese lunar New Year is by far the most ceremonious, celebrated and traditional festival in China. Chinese New Year celebrations embody the essence of traditional Chinese culture. These festivities are also becoming more prominent overseas, especially in Western societies, which hope to share and learn about Chinese culture.
"Cultures of China, Festival of Spring" acts as a bridge that connects Chinese people from all over the world with art and culture; it helps to instill the Chinese culture among Chinese people overseas and unites them together with the rhythm of the homeland.
The "Cultures of China, Festival of Spring" performances have been invited to more than 20 major countries during the Chinese lunar New Year season in the past three years and have received numerous compliments from the mainstream society all over the world.
This year, seven groups of performers journeyed throughout 18 countries and regions, bringing 46 memorable shows to audiences in 36 cities, including folk songs, classical dances, acrobatics, magic and Peking Opera.
Tak tohle byla další věc, kterou jsem se chystal udělat už dýl...Napadlo mně to, když sem přemejšlel, kolik vlastně zbejvá věcí, ze kterejch jsem backflip ještě neskákal=)Už předtim jich nebylo moc, a ted když ubyly i popelnice už jich je fakt málo=) Nicméně nebylo to uplně tak jednoduchý jak sem čekal...Popelnice má totiž kolečka a tím pádem i tendenci ujíždět do strany...Víko popelnice taky moc pevně nedrží...No ale nakonec jsem se pomodlil a odhodlal=D A vy mužete vidět výsledek=)
Backflip from ashbin
So this was another thing which I planed to do for quite long time...It crossed my mind, when I thougt about, how many things is there left, from which I didnt jump yet=)It wasnt lot before, and now, when ashbin is also „out“ there is really small amout of it=) However it wasnt so easy, as I thought it would be...It was mainly because ashbin has wheels, and things, which have wheels usually tend to drive away...And the lid of ashbin isnt much steady to...But at the end I prayed and took courage to jump=D And you can see the result=)
Taken by my mother
Capoeira primarily attacks with kicks, sweeps, takedowns, and head strikes. Some schools teach punches and hand strikes, but they are not as common. A possible explanation for the primary use of feet is the common West African belief that hands are for creation and feet for destruction[citation needed]. Another common explanation is that slaves in Brazil were commonly shackled at the wrists, restricting them from using their hands[citation needed]. Lastly, striking with the hands is often seen as inelegant and disruptive to the flow of the game. Elbow strikes are commonly used in place of hand strikes. "Cabeçadas" or headbutts are as common as they are in many of the fighting arts of the African Diaspora[citation needed]. Knee strikes are sometimes seen. Capoeira also uses acrobatic and athletic movements to maneuver around the opponent. Cartwheels called "aú" (a very common acrobatic movement), handstands (bananeira), headspins (pião de cabeça), hand-spins (pião de mão), handsprings (gato), sitting movements, turns, jumps, flips (mortal), and large dodges are all very common in capoeira though vary greatly depending on the form and rhythm. Fakes and feints are also an extremely important element in capoeira games. The setting of traps or illusory movements are very common. (From Wikipedia)
Our sessions are fun but require a positive hard working attitude, our coaches will be there to help you build your confidence and learn new skills. We tailor the content of the class to individual student’s needs and abilities so anyone can enjoy our sessions. These classes are also a perfectly complimentary to our normal Kung Fu classes.
One of a group of lads I saw doing back flips off a wall just in front of the National Film Theatre on London's South Bank. I just caught to end of their "performance" (although they were not performing for anyone but themselves).
Mimbre performing on the High Street at the Stockton International Riverside Festival in 2009. What a wonderful performance these three ladies produced which had the audience totally captivated for the 40 minute show.
The performance was a combination of dance, acrobatics, mime and drama and is described as such in the SIRF brochure:
Mimbre - 'Until Now'
Mimbre's new show is a beautifully improbable acrobatic adventure. A poetic universe is fashioned from joyful flips and harmonious balances that speak of journeys, goodbyes and astonishing feats of friendship.
Osborne Earl Smith
"Ozzie" "The Wizard"
San Diego, N.L., 1978-1981
St. Louis, N.L., 1982-1996
Revolutionized defensive play at shortstop with his acrobatic
fielding and artistic turning of double plays. The 13-time Gold
Glove winner set six major league fielding records among
shortstops, including most assists, double plays and chances
accepted. An effective offensive player, he accumulated 2,460
hits and stole 580 bases. Named to 15 all-star teams. His
relentless pursuit of perfection helped lead the Cardinals to
three world series, including a 1982 championship. His
congenial personality, consummate professionalism and
trademark back flip made "The Wizard" a fan favorite.
Brazilian Nites presents Balé Folclórico da Bahia and the U.S. PREMIERE
of “Sacred Heritage”
SATURDAY, March 12, 2011 at 8:00 p.m.
“A dance of exuberant reverence…high voltage energy…the company had most of the audience on its feet, swaying, waving arms and dancing in the aisles.” - Boston Globe
LOS ANGELES – Brazilian Nites proudly presents from the Brazilian state of Bahia, Balé Folclórico da Bahia in the U.S. Premiere of “Sacred Heritage” on Saturday March 12, 2011 at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
From the Brazilian state of Bahia and back in Los Angeles for the first time in SEVEN years, Balé Folclórico da Bahia performs a spectacular cultural repertoire of Afro-Brazilian dances. With mesmerizing choreography of high back kicks, flips and spins, feverous rhythms and the boundless energy of rapid fire footwork, the troupe’s world renowned 24 dancers PLUS musicians and singers evoke the heartbeat of their nation. Colorful Carnaval dances, acrobatic capoeira and martial arts and the irrepressible samba erupt onstage.
This performance contains partial nudity.
This exciting new program mixes new repertoire with classic favorites Afixire and Capoeira plus the U.S. premiere of “SACRED HERITAGE,” a new work with roots in the polytheistic religion of Candomble – the sacred energies of nature – in a dance that evokes the African gods that slaves in Brazil honored in order to stay connected to their identity and culture.