Category Archives: Skills

Rocky Mountain Open 2011 – my first competition in 10 years

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Robert

Over the weekend I traveled with the Arizona State Men’s Gymnastics Team to the 2011 Rocky Mountain Open where I competed in the competition as an individual. There were 4 college teams, one team of six guys from the Olympic … Continue reading →

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Phoenix Garage Gymnastics Rings Setup and Routine | Good Feeling Place

Posted on December 14, 2010 by Robert

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/my-gymnastics-rings This year my wife got me a pair of rings for fathers day, exactly like the ones you can see to the right. I thought it was great but the only place I had to hang … Continue reading →

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How to Hold a Handstand

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Robert

originally posted at https://www.goodfeelingplace.com/how-to-hold-a-handstandSince I challenged the ASU men’s gymnastics team to a pommel horse circle competition a few months ago I’ve learned a great lesson about flexibility. I was training on a mushroom leading up to the day I … Continue reading →

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How to Overcome a Mental Block

Posted on October 14, 2009 by Robert

Mental blocks can come in many forms, but they all get fueled by the thoughts we think. Writers get “writer’s block”, actors get “stage fright”, and gymnasts (as well as other athletes) can develop an irrational fear about one specific … Continue reading →

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Learning a Glide Kip – it’s all about the Swing

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Robert

I have received quite a few questions about glide kips over the years, so I thought I would write a summary of my suggestions in one place that I can refer people to. It is a skill that is hard … Continue reading →

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