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News: Extreme Wheelchairing
Amazing how the wheelchair-bound can insanely kick ass at extreme sports. Check it out Urlesque's selection of some of the web's greatest extreme wheelchair-ers. Previously, Kick Ass in a Wheelchair.
How To: Ice skate
Looking to take up a new sport? How about ice skating? Ice skating is great for the legs and body, and great fun! Follow this advice and you will soon be gliding like a champion.
How To: Do a backflip
If done wrong, a backflip could be devastating. But if done right, a backflip just might make you the coolest person ever. This is a unique backflip tutorial that uses both video examples and instructional text. See how to do a backflip. Follow these steps, one by one, to see what you're doing wrong.
News: Martial Arts Master Opens Bottles and Plays Sports With Nunchucks
Japanese martial artist Hiroki can play badminton, baseball, golf, and open champagne bottles with his weapon of choice: the nunchucks. Don't miss the videos below- Hiroki's talent takes serious skill and precision.
News: A Unicycle Built For Two
Unicycle + tandem = ummm.... pretty sure the odds that I'd be able to make it across the driveway are impossibly low.
Do a Judo throw for Jiu Jitsu: Harai Maki Komi
In this tutorial, Judo Black Belt and BJJ Brown Belt Mark Massey will teach us the judo throw for jiu jitsu. Seen during a match, it's a blur of motion and looks hard to learn. But broken down into steps like this, it's much more manageable.
How To: Do a judo throw
The Judo throw became one of the most famous judo moves for a reason. Done right, it is a devastating (and very cool looking) maneuver. In this tutorial, Judo Black Belt and BJJ Brown Belt Mark Massey teaches us the Kuzure Osoto Gari (and the more traditional) Osoto Maki Komi throw.
How To: Do the ankle lock in jiu jitsu
There are many moves to learn in jiu jitsu. The ankle (or leg) lock is one of the most fundamental, and most effective. In this video, Scott Marker of Submissions 101 will be your guide as you learn about the jiu jitsu ankle lock.
News: Man Aims to Set World Record With 100MPH Lawnmower
I thought lawnmower racing was purely a redneck sport, but apparently not. With the world record speed currently at 80 mph, the UK's Project Runningblade aims to squash it at 100 mph.
How To: Ride a bike
Frustration is something that comes along with learning to ride a bike. You mustn't give up as it's a valuable skill to have. This video shows you how to ride a bike and minimize frustration.
News: Pimp Your Bike
That's right, cars aren't the only mode of transportation worth customizing. Dekochari, the Japanese art of pimping your bicycle:
News: Jaw Dropping Trampoline Skills
Cirque Du Soleil look no further, Adam Menzies is your next act. This guy's trampoline skills are insane. My favorite part starts at 0:24. Speechless. Oh yeah. Almost forgot. Here Adam jumps up to the ceiling and does the splits. Previously, Cirque Du Soleil Trampoline Ninjas.
News: Cheat Your Way to 300 (via Remote Control)
This is full blown cheating - no ifs, ands or buts about it. Introducing the RC900, a remote-control bowling ball invented by San Antonio, Texas-based 900 Global.
News: World's Fastest Bicycle Goes 75mph
Cycling enthusiasts, behold. Fastest bicycle in the world, designed by VARNA of British Columbia. Pretty impressive.
How To: Escape a choke hold
Self-defense is essential in a violent society where anything can happen. Should you ever find yourself in a choke hold, keeping your wits about you and knowing what to do will help you escape safely. Watch this video to learn how to escape a choke hold.
News: Two Girls, One Bike (watch this and weep, all BMX'ers)
Watch your back, Danny MacAskill, these fräuleins sure know how to maneuver a bicycle. Whew! Ladies. Shwesters, in fact. (Sisters).
News: DIY Contortionist-Cycle
Finally, a well designed solution to studio-style living. The Contortionist bicycle. London-native Dominic Hargreaves, unhappy with the available options, designed this folding bike himself (true DIY spirit).
How To: Do a trampoline misty 540 trick
Trampolines are just for backyard fun… there's skill involved, so let Trampoline Tricks 1080 show you some cool trampoline tricks.
How To: Do a trampoline misty 720 trick
Trampolines are just for backyard fun… there's skill involved, so let Trampoline Tricks 1080 show you some cool trampoline tricks.
How To: Do a trampoline 720 trick
Trampolines are just for backyard fun… there's skill involved, so let Trampoline Tricks 1080 show you some cool trampoline tricks.
How To: Do a trampoline off-axis corkscrew 720 trick
Trampolines are just for backyard fun… there's skill involved, so let Trampoline Tricks 1080 show you some cool trampoline tricks.
Swim Better, Swim Faster: Lessons from the Gay Army Tri Swim Coach
By Louis Tharp RealJock.com is pleased to present this first in a series of articles on improving your swimming form and performance from Louis Tharp, out gay man, swim coach for the Army Triathlon Team at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and author of the new book Overachiever's Diary: How the Army Triathlon Team Became World Contenders. Tharp is the first out gay coach in the history of West Point.
News: Cirque Du Soleil Trampoline Ninjas
Check out Cirque Du Soleil's Oli Lemieux, as well as other performers, training on the trampoline. Kinda blows backyard trampoline tricks out of the water... but you gotta start somewhere. Amazing.
How To: Ride a bicycle without training wheels (for kids)
Sick of those training wheels on your bike? Take the next step and get rid of them! Check out this video tutorial on how to ride a bicycle without training wheels (for kids).
News: Kick-Ass Karate Kid
Yikes. This kid is nuts.
How To: Do the breast stroke
The breaststroke is a great swimming stroke for beginners. There are four simple moves to learn in the breaststroke. Get expert tips and advice by following along with the coaching in this swimming video.
How To: Swim the butterfly stroke with good technique
The butterfly stroke may look tough, but the trick is in good form and technique. This how to video demonstrates some drills for improving, as well as demonstrating correct alignment and positioning. Check out this video swimming lesson and learn how to swim butterfly with proper technique.
How To: Improve butterfly and breaststroke while swimming
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice. It's the next best thi...
How To: Get ankle flexibility to improve swimming
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice. It's the next best thi...
How To: Use isometric exercises to change swimming stroke
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice. It's the next best thi...
How To: Develop muscles for swimming through exercise
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Use equipment to improve arm strokes in swimming
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Do early vertical forearm exercises for swim technique
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Understand early vertical forearm position in swimming
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Use techpaddles while coaching swim teams
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Do early vertical forearm position swimming exercises
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
How To: Swim fast using techpaddles
This swim technique video series from a professional swimming coach hones in on the fine details for developing perfect alignment and stroke to help make you a better, more competitive athlete. The coach demonstrates the proper way to use swimming equipment and how to position your body to condition your swimming performace. This series is particularly helpful in that not only is the coaching beneficial, but the drills, including dryland training, are shown in practice on his swim team. It's ...
News: Outfielder Magician With Mad Skills
Independent baseball leaguer Josh Womack has blown the internet's mind.
How To: Play Ping-Pong
Learn one of the world's most popular games. It's actually good exercise, too! Step 1: Decide who goes first
News: 60 MPH Saudi Sandal Skating
These Saudi boys bring the term "Extreme Sports" to a new level.