PLEASE SHARE TO HELP INTRODUCE MORE PEOPLE TO TRICKING! đđžâ¤ď¸
It might seem obvious to those of us that Trick but for people who just see the occasional combo whilst scrolling it must be pretty confusing đ đ§Ş #Kojostricklab #tricking #martialartstricking #tricker #trick #acrobatics
Itâs no secret that as you get older Tricking gets much MUCH harder⌠But that doesnât mean you canât keep enjoying it, keep improving and feel great! It does take a lot of effort and organisation though. Hereâs some simple tips that have really helped me to continue enjoying pain-free Tricking in my 30s:
1. TRACK YOUR SESSION VOLUME! Filming everything you do is a great tool for this as you can keep track of exactly how much you do in a session. The right amount of combos/tricks really depends on your fitness & Tricking level but once you start tracking it you can start making changes to avoid excessive soreness. Personally, I used to do 60-80 passes per session but now I aim for 40. Whenever I get carried away and do too much then I can feel destroyed for a whole week rather than just a little soreness the next day.
2. LEAVE THE SLAMS AND BAD LANDINGS IN YOUR 20s. Itâs not easy to have entire sessions without falling but it is possible once you humble yourself and slowly advance through progressions when youâre truly ready. Sure it makes learning new movements take longer but itâll lead to more progression in the long run as long recovery times and a high risk of injury will slow you down much more than taking a few extra sessions to progress to that next step.
3. MAKE YOUR CONDITIONING SPORT SPECIFIC! Being older means longer recovery times and more responsibilities. This doesnât mean you canât progress it just means you need to be efficient with your time and energy. Your conditioning should be highly specialised for Tricking and your specific weaknesses. Time spent and fatigue accumulated through heavy lifts that donât benefit your Tricking could be spent on something that does.
Thereâs a lot more to say about this topic that doesnât fit in a caption but I hope this helps! đ§Ş
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Whatâs the ultimate goal of Tricking? đ¤
For me, the ultimate goal in Tricking is to be able to do YOUR favourite version of YOUR favourite Tricks and combos!
Whilst thereâs still plenty to improve, after 10 years of drills my Aerial helicoptero is currently my favourite one đ
Other peoples opinions really shouldnât factor into it imo! If a bunch of people think Iâm the best at a Trick but I prefer someone elseâs then I havenât achieved that goal. And even if everyone else prefers someone elseâs Aerial heli but mine is my favourite then Iâve achieved my goal đ
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TRICKMAXXING breakdown belowâ¨âŹď¸
This was more of a squeakmaxxing sesh with how slippery the turf was⌠Todayâs trick is the âCork Roundâ And these are the main things I focussed on:
- I made sure to take off with both elbows high and a straight back to get onto a horizontal axis
- I intentionally kept my non-kicking leg straight through the twist to exaggerate the round kick
- I spotted my round kick right up until the re-chamber to differentiate it further from a regular cork
- I re-chambered much quickier than I usually would to create the snappy round aesthetic. Not sure if I prefer this to my usual no regular more dance style long extension rounds but I think it looks just as good!
- I landed on one leg to show more precision and give me space to swivel on my foot an decelerate without looking sloppy
Not my best Trickmaxx overall but not bad considering the conditions! đ
#trickmaxxing #kojostricklab #tricking #martialartstricking #corkround
RAIZ SCISSORâ¨âď¸ #TRICKMAXXING
I fell onto my ass on the way to this spot⌠But you canât stop a dedicated Trickmaxxer đ
My main focal points were:
- Actively driving the left leg to the floor whilst pulling my right leg upward for a full front split
- Holding my arms back behind me to help with the float aesthetic and allow me to step out forward before swivelling on my foot
- Pointed toes on the right leg
- Hips sat forwards throughout for a stable landing
- Chin in whilst landing due to the slippery surface. I really like the lifted chin aesthetic but it can get pretty dangerous in the wrong environment
- I went for maximum speed in the take off then focussed on shape and decelleration for a more stable landing. When I use max speed throughout I have to take extra steps at the end which doesnât look quite as solid
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Congrats to everyone who took part in @norivals.champs and gave it their all! đĽCompeting without hurting yourself is a victory in itself đ Massive thanks to @krisbreadie & the team for making this such a great event for Trickers of all ages and levels! đđžâ¤ď¸
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2025 has been a rough year for the bod but Iâm determined to finish strong! đŞđž
#Kojostricklab #tricking #tricker #movement #martialartstricking #takfront #capoeira #flips #power #flow #fyp #birmingham
Sam Kojo is back at Hooked, bringing one of his famously packed workshops.
Beginners, veterans: get in line! His technique is so sharp weâre legally required to warn the venue, yet he delivers everything with that unfairly friendly British charm.
We tried to come up with a joke about him, but he is so nice, we failed.
Itâs classic Kojo: precise, helpful, and maddeningly friendly.
#10YEARSHOOKED #tenyearshooked #hookedtournament#hookedtournament2025 #hooked2025 #tricking #trickingevent #Hookedchamp #flips #tricks
Thanks to everyone who made this my favourite trip of the year! đŻđľ
Special thanks to @tbq_2025 for getting me out and putting on a great event đđžâ¤ď¸
#tricking #kojostricklab #tbq2025 #martialartstricking #travel #travelling #movement #tricker
You canât always feel your best but you CAN always try your best đ #quadcorkjourney #tricking #twisting #valdez #vlog #training #fitness #martialartstricking #movement #valdez #triplefull #kojostricklab