Gymnastics is often seen as the basis for all forms of physical activity. It is part of our daily routine, designed to help us stay fit, and is as relevant for ordinary people as it is for elite athletes across all sporting disciplines. Gymnastic exercises are adapted and tailored to suit the requirements of every sport as a means of strengthening and honing the basic tool of its practitioners, namely, the human body.
Gymnastics is for everyone, within the international gymnastics federation (FIG) there are seven internationally recognized gymnastics disciplines. The level 1 courses at the forge will provide participants with a gymnastics base which can be applied in all disciplines. Following the level 1 courses discipline specific courses can be scheduled as per demand.
Gymnastics Disciplines
Women's Artistic Gymnastics
Olympic discipline
Women compete on four different events, vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor.
They can compete both individually or as a team on single events or in an all around competition.
Men's Artistic Gymnastics
Olympic discipline
Women compete on four different events, vault, parallel bars , high bar, pommel horse, rings and floor. They can compete both individually or as a team on single events or in an all around competition.
Trampoline Gymnastics
Olympic discipline
Both men and women compete in four events including Tumbling, individual trampoline, synchronized trampoline and double mini trampoline.
Rhythmic Gymnastics
Olympic discipline
Women compete both as an individual or part of a group using a variety of different objects including, ball, ribbon, clubs and hoop.
Acrobatic Gymnastics
Both men and women compete as part of a group, trio, or pair using one another as apparatus.
Aerobic Gymnastics
Both men and women compete as part of a group, trio, pair or individually to face paced music.
Gymnastics for All
All other forms of non competitive gymnastics fall under this discipline.
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