Tricking encompasses a wide range of acrobatic movements, including, kicking, flipping, and twisting maneuvers.  With such a wide range of techniques, it’s tough for a beginner to pinpoint where to start.  Mercenary Tricking is a Seattle-based tricking group focused on the development of Tricking and Tricking progressions.  

The Pirate ethos is not one of reasoning from fundamental axioms and damn the torpedos. Nor is it purely utilitarian, arguing for the greatest good for the greatest number. Rather, it is scientific, evolutionary, experiential, and experimental.

Vinay Gupta on the Pirate Party

One would not be hard-pressed to make the argument that each tricker’s journey is one of experimentation, and experience, and evolution.  The Mercenary mindset is that of self-reliance & self-direction. With the focus on building the tools and framework necessary for success, Mercenary athletes will be well equipped for success in paving their own path.

 

Start Here:  The Technician and the Composer:  Pillars of the Sport and Art of Tricking