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[quote=Anonymous]It really depends on the individual. However most of the time this won't be taught in the beginner level at any gym, nor the level after that really. So assuming that the child is talented enough to pass each class level each session, it would probably be at least 6-8 months. That would be unusual. Some kids will never progress far enough to learn a back handspring. Average, maybe 2-3 years.

Generally the tumbling progression will be: first level - forward roll, backward roll, cartwheel, but they probably also have to pass some bars skills, these are hardest. Second level, better cartwheel, roundoff, bridges and kickovers, better handstand, more advanced variations of rolls. Third level, probably will start working on back handsprings.

So the bar skills could hold back the progression, but on the other hand they are key for strength. A tumbling class might be better if he only wants to progress in tumbling, but if he would also be interested in competing in gymnastics, it would be important to learn all the events. [/quote]

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