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See what others say about the DVD Acrobatic Tumbling: From Rolls to Handsprings and Somersaults:

“Simple wow!! Great progressive sequence of drills I
have seen for each skill. Very practical for people
without gymnastic background. I was able to do
cartwheel (somewhat) but after watching it I learned
proper cartwheel and one-hand cartwheel in no time
without access to any qualified instructor. Chapter
design is good and clarity of video is high. Watching
this video makes one feel to go outside and practice.
It should be noted that some exercise does require a
spotter and big thick sheet of sponge.
Highly recommended to people of all ages!”
—Piyush Jain, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

“Stadion's newest DVD on acrobatic tumbling techniques continues their
tradition of producing instructional materials that are easy to understand
and feature top-notch instructors. The DVD begins with an introduction by
Stadion's Tom Kurz where he explains why they selected the instructor that
they did, Dariusz Obrebski of the Targówek sports club in Poland. Among
other reasons, Mr. Obrebski excels at helping students with modest athletic
abilities become skillful at acrobatic techniques. This short intro, and one
provided by Mr. Obrebski right afterwards, also does a very good job of
explaining the rationale behind the exercises and their ordering and
progression.

“Exercises leading to several flips, handsprings, and cartwheels are
presented in a series of DVD chapters, making it relatively easy to review a
particular technique. In each chapter, Obrebski acts as the coach and
spotter while a member of the Targówek club performs the exercises. Each
exercise is performed multiple times, occasionally at multiple viewing
angles, and the narration explains important technique points that may not
be clear or visible (e.g., keeping a tight abdomen). In addition, common
errors are also shown. Overall, the pace of instruction seems exactly right
to make sure the viewer understands how to perform the technique correctly,
yet not bore them with unnecessary repetition. In addition, the progression
of exercises also seems reasonable. That is, each exercise is only a small
increase in difficulty from previous ones.

“The intro by Mr. Kurz explains that the Targówek athletic club uses only
very modest gymnastic equipment in their practices and the same is true for
the exercises on this DVD. It should be noted, however, that following the
progression of exercises does require access to that equipment and at least
one spotter. The DVD does not comment on what to do if these are not
available, which may disappoint some viewers hoping for a self-study
program. [...] In general, the production values of the DVD are
very high with the only oddity being that the English language translation
sometimes ends several seconds before Mr. Obrebski's mouth stops moving in
the introduction segment, leaving a few noticeable silences. But this is
obviously a very minor point.

“Overall, the DVD is very well done and provides the viewer with the
information they need to begin their own acrobatic program. The progression
of exercises is sufficiently measured so as to build the confidence of the
athlete. The use of multiple angles, good narration, presentation of common
errors, and an appropriate amount of repetition ensure that this DVD can be
used by two students with no prior experience with acrobatics to work
together and develop the skills shown. For those looking to add these
techniques to their skill set, this product is definitely recommended.”
—Mark Meloon, Santa Barbara, California

“Having been involved in the martial arts, sports and physical training
fields for over 50 years, in physical education, athletic training and healthcare
for more than 40 years, I highly recommend the new Stadion DVD on
acrobatics and tumbling to parents who are interested in the physical
development of a child's motor skills, athletic ability, and health. Therefore, my
first recommendation to parents interested in their child's physical
development has always been acrobatics and tumbling. That's what I did, and what I
continued to do for my own children and grand children. It was needed then and
is even needed more than ever for our children today.”
—Richard J. Vahl, MSc, DC, Ph.D., Davenport, Iowa

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