http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 17:53:50 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/ http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/41037-question-about-future-stars-age-requirements.html Tue, 21 May 2013 19:08:34 GMT Hello! My son turns 8 on September 2nd.....his coach is considering having him evaluated in the fall for the Future Stars? I tried to look at it to get more information, and it states the age groups begin at age 8-9 for regionals, etc. For our USAG meets last year, he was not allowed to compete... Hello! My son turns 8 on September 2nd.....his coach is considering having him evaluated in the fall for the Future Stars? I tried to look at it to get more information, and it states the age groups begin at age 8-9 for regionals, etc. For our USAG meets last year, he was not allowed to compete at Level 5 or 6 because of the September 1st birthday cut off (so he competed as a 6 year-old). Does this September 1st rule apply for the Future Stars program too? I'm not even really sure what this is.....Thanks!! ]]> lauren7425 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/41037-question-about-future-stars-age-requirements.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/41033-instructional-video-mens-p-bars-glide-kip.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:27:09 GMT Hi Fellow MAG Coaches, gymnasts and parents,

I've just completed my second "Ganba! Gymnastics" instructional piece... this one about the Level 6 PBar mount - the glide kip. I've included a couple of coaching tips and drills that you may find of interest.

The video is at:Glide Kip - YouTube
Let me know what you think! OR if you have anotherl skill you'd like included in this series say so.

Ganba!
Steve ]]> sbonham http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/41033-instructional-video-mens-p-bars-glide-kip.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40994-how-make-move.html Sat, 18 May 2013 10:48:18 GMT I'm a level 10 gymnast and I really want to make a move but I don't know how to make it official. can someone help? ]]> phlippipino http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40994-how-make-move.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40967-bicep-tendinitis-condition-ice-heat.html Wed, 15 May 2013 19:53:17 GMT Just git back from ortho... Any one ever have something similar to this? Ice or heat? Conditioning for it? Time expectancy to heal? Just git back from ortho... Any one ever have something similar to this? Ice or heat? Conditioning for it? Time expectancy to heal? ]]> Sgavallas http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40967-bicep-tendinitis-condition-ice-heat.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40947-front-twisting-help.html Tue, 14 May 2013 01:45:03 GMT Front twisting seems to be impossible for me to learn. I twist early. Sometimes I twist out of no where. Sometimes when I go for branny I do a full. Sometimes when I go for just a layout I go for full or branny. And when I tell myself, "Ok your gonna do a full." I twist right away. Is the hallow take off then arch correct? And I have heard from front handspring is better is better. Everyone on my team does front double fulls. I have one teammate named xxxx xxxx and he does 3,5 twist. Why can't I? Drills also anyone? ]]> Sgavallas http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40947-front-twisting-help.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40941-new-instructional-video-mens-jo-compulsory-exercises-arabesque.html Mon, 13 May 2013 16:26:29 GMT I've just completed and uploaded an instructional video on the Arabesque - a skill included in the 2013-2016 JO Compulsory Exercise on Level 3, 4 and 5. Guys have a lot of trouble mastering this skill. It's all about STABILITY. Learning to stabalize all segments and maintaining that alignment WHILE rotating the body into the proper position.

Check it out on YouTube at: Arabesque - YouTube

Let me know if you have a suggestion for my next skill analysis. At present I'm working on the glide kip on P-bars. And I have a request for the full Moy on P's also. What else?

Ganba!
Steve ]]> sbonham http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40941-new-instructional-video-mens-jo-compulsory-exercises-arabesque.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40938-new-grips-dont-slip.html Mon, 13 May 2013 03:31:51 GMT I bought my first pair of grips for high bar and they have caused nothing but grief. I followed instructions for working the leather soft, and made sure not to buy a size too large. I chalk up generously before I start any exercises. But I get a lot of screetching when it does slide, but most of... I bought my first pair of grips for high bar and they have caused nothing but grief. I followed instructions for working the leather soft, and made sure not to buy a size too large. I chalk up generously before I start any exercises. But I get a lot of screetching when it does slide, but most of the time its 'locked' pretty solid and so I tear under the grip. It's definitely not too long to get the dreaded grip-lock. But I can't do the most basic of swings without terrible pain and tears. Please help! ]]> pozarnik http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40938-new-grips-dont-slip.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40936-health-what-eat-proper-eating-habits.html Mon, 13 May 2013 00:23:00 GMT Hello everyone. I'm turning 15 next month and I am 125 lbs. 5.5. I am level 10 gymnast. Train 6 days a week and 4 hours a week. My muscle:weight ratio is not quite equal. Besides conditioning I want to eat LESS but healthier. And for a month, due to injuries I will not be training at all and I want to be nice and light when I go back in a month. What do I eat when I am in training mode and what do I eat when I am resting. (Not training) please use specific examples for breakfast, lunch, dinner, after practice at night. Also, drink and snacks. Thank you! ]]> Sgavallas http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40936-health-what-eat-proper-eating-habits.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40924-injuries-mens-gymnastics-please-help.html Sat, 11 May 2013 14:26:59 GMT I was level 9, 2012 of February. A day after temple university meet. Placed 6th. I has 2 fractures in my ankle on impact of the springboard. Coach started making me work pommels non stop. Then I was 13. All these injuries started because I am growing. So... With my ankle injury, I worked pommel and... I was level 9, 2012 of February. A day after temple university meet. Placed 6th. I has 2 fractures in my ankle on impact of the springboard. Coach started making me work pommels non stop. Then I was 13. All these injuries started because I am growing. So... With my ankle injury, I worked pommel and ended up having fractured both of my wrist. Missed nationals. Came back in the summer and was diagnosed with spondylosis. A small fracture in L5 lower back. Again mostly from growing, over training, and just the sport of gymnastics. Took the summer off. Came back for optional meet at Parketts in 2013. Back still hurting... Even after a cortisone shot. I pushed through pain that I've never felt before. Still competed nationals. Through out the meets this year my foot as been killing me when I out pressure on it. ( not same injury) different. And my should pops in and out on Highbar and rings and p's. it's now May 11th. Yesterday I told my coach. (Old tough Ukrainian) that I am going to take a month off. I now because I have grown I need to do crazy conditioning... And I will be going for acupuncture. Any thoughts on my situation... Advice? Please I'm desperate and just want to be healthy enough to go and work my but off because next year ill be 15 and if I don't start placing at regionals and nationals... Colleges will not even notice me. ]]> Sgavallas http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40924-injuries-mens-gymnastics-please-help.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40905-gyms-north-charlotte-area.html Thu, 09 May 2013 19:54:18 GMT I have a 4 1/2 year old boy in my preschool class who is moving to North side of Charlotte, NC. I am looking for a gym with a solid preschool program as well as Men's team. He has a very strong strength to weight ratio, high energy and natural form.
THanks! ]]> gymtigermom http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40905-gyms-north-charlotte-area.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40901-how-know-when-its-over.html Thu, 09 May 2013 14:01:55 GMT DS has been doing this for many years. He has had many huge successful seasons and has really loved this sport. Now he is at the beginning of puberty, his body is bigger, harder to deal with. He has gained a little weight, not alot, just a layer. Injuries have dominated the last year. He has... DS has been doing this for many years. He has had many huge successful seasons and has really loved this sport.

Now he is at the beginning of puberty, his body is bigger, harder to deal with. He has gained a little weight, not alot, just a layer. Injuries have dominated the last year. He has lost skills.

As a Mom, I suspect it may be dying. DS is SOOOO adamant about staying, working and he insists he wants to make it to L10.

Although I will never tell him NOT to do what he loves, when does a parent gently guide a young man to a new sport?

Am I wrong? Is this sort of normal? should I keep urging him through this? Right now I am keeping my mouth shut about his sport....I only pester about school, and if he asks ME a gym question.

Let me know if your older gymmie has had a tough transformation. ]]> munchkin3 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40901-how-know-when-its-over.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40886-help-competition-underwear.html Wed, 08 May 2013 02:18:10 GMT This is a little embarassing but my youngest son (level 8 gymnast) is 12 and he came up to me and asked me for advice on what he should wear as underwear under his competition uniform. I cam to think about it and I have NO idea what to tell him. What do you guys do? any and all help would be... This is a little embarassing but my youngest son (level 8 gymnast) is 12 and he came up to me and asked me for advice on what he should wear as underwear under his competition uniform. I cam to think about it and I have NO idea what to tell him. What do you guys do? any and all help would be appreciated.
Thanks! ]]> gymaddict22 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40886-help-competition-underwear.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40878-misdiagnosed.html Tue, 07 May 2013 19:26:27 GMT So DS has had 4 crappy months with his bad wrist. Finally after casting, resting etc....went back for final MRI to put an end to this injury and now they say it was a misdiagnosed fracture of the styloid in the ulna....tiny but super painful!!! He is clear to go, but the injury healed badly and... So DS has had 4 crappy months with his bad wrist. Finally after casting, resting etc....went back for final MRI to put an end to this injury and now they say it was a misdiagnosed fracture of the styloid in the ulna....tiny but super painful!!!

He is clear to go, but the injury healed badly and may hurt for several months. Doctor prescribed a 'bone stimulator' to speed up the process of this fracture that is half healed....he said there is nothing more to do and that in a NON-Gymnast it would not be an issue.

He suggested to stay away from circles and undergrip HB for a bit longer...

I pray this magical machine will help!! ]]> munchkin3 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40878-misdiagnosed.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40861-never-seen-mens-comp-before.html Mon, 06 May 2013 17:19:59 GMT I was at Westerns for DD's meet this weekend and was volunteering doing scorekeeping. On one of the sessions I got put on the Mens high bar and it was a blast.

Our gym does not have mens and really the one main gym that had mens in our Province lost their space at the university a couple of years ago and have relocated, but I don't think it give them the ability to train properly. Thus I have never seen mens compete ever.

None the less I must comment on how amazing the atmosphere was on that side. Coaches dialoguing with the judges during the meet, getting opinions and looking at score sheets and everyone was okay with that.

All the teams seem like they are one big happy family and not that they are not serious about their gymnastics, but there was just such a light fun air about the whole thing it was contagious.

The spotting and support for someone who came off the bar was really neat to watch.

Question why do you think it seems so much more fun for them and so serious on the women's side? I did scorekeeping on that side as well and the judges barley talked to each other and no way would a coach come over to look at the score sheets and get feedback on the athletes warm up where I was. Maybe that is an unfounded statement, but really I have never seen or felt that type of atmosphere during a competition.

Either way it was an awesome experience!:) ]]> margg http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40861-never-seen-mens-comp-before.html http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40844-high-bar-grips-super-small-kiddo.html Sat, 04 May 2013 14:23:30 GMT I am in need of some grips for my kiddo....the coach said we might need to have them made because he has super duper tiny hands. He's moving his giants off strap bar to the regular bar and thus needs the grips unless we can't find any that will fit. When I say tiny hands I am not exaggerating--he's super small (turned 9 this week though!!). Any recommendations? ]]> sjm2b3 http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/mens-artistic-gymnastics-mag/40844-high-bar-grips-super-small-kiddo.html