Sport from the database
Contortion
Contortion is a circus, acrobatics and flexibility discipline in which extreme body positions, backbends, balances and transitions are built with control. Training, performance and safe progression are central; a unified worldwide point-sport rulebook is not documented.
Classification
Weitere Angaben
Rules and format
Die Grundlagen
Ziel
Build, hold, connect and exit extreme flexibility positions with control, safety and active strength.
Teilnehmer
Solo, duo or group depending on training, act or workshop.
Teamgröße
No fixed team size; usually solo or small performance group.
Spielfeld
Mat, studio, training room, stage or circus ring.
Dauer
Class/session or act duration depends on course, coach or performance format.
Wertung
No uniform global point scoring is documented; shows/auditions value execution, control, expression and safety by organiser.
Gewinnbedingung
No uniform win format; the goal is a safe, controlled routine or training progression.
Ausrüstung
- mat
- training clothing
- optional blocks/props
- coach/spotter depending on skill
Wichtige Regelpunkte
- cold start
- ignoring pain
- missing active control
- unsafe partner/spotter work
- unsecured props or floor
Regelquellen
Federations and sources
- Bendy Blog: Tips, Tricks & How-Tos Dani Winks Flexibility · coach-blog-guide · medium
- How to Become a Contortionist - From Zero Zohar Yoga Flex · beginner-blog-guide · medium
- Learn Contortion in Expert-Led Classes Flexibility Fitness · class-guide · medium
- Contortion The Circus Dictionary · reference · medium
- Contortion Topend Sports · sport-guide · medium