What is the difference between gymnastics and tumbling

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If you are wondering if tumbling is a part of gymnastics the answer is YES. Tumbling is involved in every artistic gymnastics event and every gymnast practices tumbling. So, when it comes down to the two, which one is better for your child? There are typically four events for female gymnasts and six events for male gymnasts in artistic gymnastics. Female gymnasts compete in: vault , uneven bars , balance beam , and floor exercise. Male gymnasts compete in: floor exercise, pommel horse, still rings, vault, parallel bars, and horizontal bars.

Gymnastics is a sport that can be started young , so young that even toddlers can participate! Men's artistic gymnastics includes six distinct events: the floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, high bar, parallel bars and vault. Again, with the exception of the floor exercise, all of these events require the use of specialized equipment that is not used in the sport of tumbling. Moves characteristic of the sport of tumbling are incorporated into the men's gymnastic floor exercise as well as dismounts from the parallel bars, rings and high bar.

Unlike artistic gymnastics and tumbling, rhythmic and acrobatic gymnastics do not make much use of tumbling activities. Rhythmic gymnastics involves acts of great flexibility and artistic grace rather than the powerful athletic moves of tumbling and artistic gymnastics. Rhythmic gymnastics is performed mostly on the floor, without special apparatus such as the vault, beam and bars, although gymnasts do perform with balls, ribbons, hoops, clubs, and ropes.

As your child gets older and enters more advanced classes, he or she will learn basic gymnastics moves like walking on the beam, but chances are your child can't take one of these classes until he or she is at least five years old. Tumbling requires more strength and skill than basic gymnastics classes.

Most gyms recommend your child be a little older before signing up for a tumbling class, and they must have some basic gymnastics training. Many tumbling classes offer a great introduction to cheerleading, as well, so if your child is interested in cheer, signing up for tumbling might be a better fit. It's up to you and your child to determine the appropriate class, and it isn't a decision you should just jump into no pun intended. Do your research beforehand, and many gyms also offer a free class before signing up.

Make sure to get a good feel for the gym and staff before paying any tuition. Once your child begins classes, remember that every child is different. Some kids learn moves more quickly than others. Don't compare your child to anyone else.

It is important that they learn the techniques as best they can at their own pace to prevent injury. Finally, try and get your child moving. Whether they are signing up for gymnastics or tumbling, both sports involve flexibility and strength, skills that your child will have to develop slowly.

Take them to the park, and encourage them to play and climb on the monkey bars.