A flashkick is a type of back flip that is performed in the martial art of tricking, usually performed with one leg extended and the other tucked.
As with many other types of back flips, a flashkick may be started from a stationary standing position or immediately following another similar move, such as a roundoff.
The term Flash Kick originated from a move performed by Guile and Charlie Nash from the Street Fighter video game series,[citation needed] in which a flash of light accompanied the move.
In game, the character would execute a Flash Kick in order to counter an airborne opponent.
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