ATHLETICS WITH THE SAME ROOT

ATHLETICS WITH THE SAME ROOT

Though their inspirational roots may seem similar, acrobatics and gymnastics branched out and forged their own paths.

Text by Madz & Irene Photos by CFP Translation by Madz

Flying Trapeze VS Men's Rings

Similarities：Both require coordination and good upper body strength. Both sports are performed with the air of hanging ropes.

Differences：

（1）Men's Rings is, obviously, a discipline for men only, whereas the fl ying trapeze can be performed by more than one performer - both men and women - and thus requires the element of compatibility.

（2）Gymnasts fi nish a complete set of movements using two little wooden rings while fl ying trapeze artists do all kinds of adventurous leaps, grabs and hanging movements with either a large ring or a pendulum swing.

空中飞人 VS 体操吊环

相似点：都考验臂力和协调性，且都是借助悬挂的绳索完成表演动作。

相异点：

（1）体操吊环运动仅限于单人男子体操，而杂技吊环的表演者不限男女，甚至还可以多人表演，对配合度要求很高。

（2）体操吊环运动是在两个小木环的借助下在空中完成一整套体操动作，而空中飞人是利用荡秋千的方式完成各种惊险的飞跃、穿梭及悬挂动作。

Foot Juggling VS Ball Gymnastics

Similarities: Both require leg fl exibility and balancing skills. Both use the ball to highlight the beauty of the female body.

Differences:

（1） Foot jugglers can use many balls at the same time. The balls are usually light and bouncy, whereas gymnasts only

perform with one heavy ball.

（2） Foot jugglers are sometimes supported by racks or stands, and so need better balancing and fl exibility skills.

蹬球VS 球操

相似点：都用到了腿部协调及平衡技巧。都利用球的流动和旋转来展现肢体美。

相异点：

（1） 杂技中蹬的球可以四五个，且很轻，有弹性。球操中只有一个球，且球比较重。

（2） 杂技蹬球有时会利用架子来支撑，并且更注重平衡和灵活性。

同源之艺

杂技与体育，虽有十分相近的渊源，却像两棵朝着不同方向生长的大树，表现出千差万别的姿态。

Wirewalking VS Balance Beam

Similarities: Both require good balancing skills, and both are performed by doing various kinds of performing movements on the rope/beam.

Differences:

（1） Ropes are more unstable thus making it harder to keep balance.

（2）The rope's softness may vary, however, the balance beam has one unifi ed fi rmness.

（3）The balance beam is an indoor activity, while wire walking can be performed outside, even between mountains.

走钢丝 VS 平衡木

相似点：都考验平衡力，且都是在绳索/横木上做出各种表演动作。

相异点：

（1） 绳索比平衡木更难、更危险、更不稳定。

（2）绳索有软硬不同规格，平衡木有统一规格。

（3）平衡木在室内，而走钢丝的场地不受限制，可以在室外，甚至大山里。

Acrobatic Lifting VS Aerials

Similarities: Both require supporting strength; and both are performed with music and exciting to watch. Differences：

（1）Acrobatic lifting makes full use of jujitsu, and is usually performed cooperatively.

（2）Acrobatic lifters use props, while gymnasts don't.

杂技托举 VS 技巧托举

相似点：都考验支撑力量，都配有音乐，观赏性强。

相异点：

（1）杂技中的托举更多利用柔术，常常是多人配合，姿态多变。

（2）杂技中的托举可利用其他道具，体操技巧则不可以。

Jujitsu in Water VS Synchronized Swimming

Similarities: Both disciplines involve performing skills in the water; both require the performers to hold their breath while performing somersaults; both are modern and pleasant to watch.

Differences:

（1）Jujitsu in water usually performed by one or two people, which requires better individual skills. Synchronized Swimming is usually performed by two to eight people and thus requires better cooperation.

（2） Synchronized Swimming puts more emphasis on the techniques and skills of the discipline, while Jujitsu in water is more aesthetically pleasing.

水中柔术VS 花样游泳

相似点：都是水中技巧，都需要闭气、翻跟头等。现代感和观赏性强。

相异点：

（1）水中柔术通常是一至两人，强调个人技巧。花样游泳通常是多人，强调团体配合。

（2）花样游泳强调技术动作，水中柔术则更具浪漫气息。