We’re excited to announce we are hosting an exciting event—Hero Gathering is here!
Brought to you by PDXTricking and Superhero Fitness, Hero Gathering is a community-focused tricking event where creativity, skill, and self-expression take center stage. This beginner-friendly competition invites athletes to show off their kicks, combos, and power moves in a fun, supportive bracket-style showdown.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been tricking for years, there’s space for you. With both beginner and intermediate brackets, this event keeps the stakes low and the morale high—perfect for those looking to challenge themselves in a playful and welcoming environment. Competitors will include students from Superhero Fitness as well as seasoned members of the Portland tricking scene.
What Is Tricking?
Tricking is a dynamic movement art that blends the explosive kicks of martial arts like Karate and Taekwondo with elements of gymnastics, breakdancing, capoeira, and other freestyle disciplines. What began in the late 90s and early 2000s as a creative offshoot of martial arts competition has grown into a global sport with its own language, online communities, and signature style.
Today, tricking can be spotted in action-packed movie stunts, viral videos, and high-level live performances. It’s more than movement—it’s self-expression, discipline, and art in motion.
About PDXTricking + Portland’s Scene
The Portland Tricking Scene has been around for over two decades. In the past few years, the community has exploded, drawing in athletes, creatives, and movement lovers from all backgrounds.
PDXTricking is known for its creative, experimental style—a little weird, a lot original. The group also hosts the Rose City Gathering, the largest tricking gathering in the Pacific Northwest. With a very inclusive community and an ever-growing network, Portland has become a hotbed for tricking talent and innovation.
Superhero Fitness Tricking Classes
Looking to get involved? Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to level up, Superhero Fitness offers classes to help you find your footing:
Tricking 101 – Beginner Basics
No experience necessary! Learn the fundamentals of tricking—basic kicks, smooth transitions, and your first combos.
Mondays | 6:00–7:00pm
Wednesdays | 5:00–6:00pm
Tricking 102 – Intermediate Flow
This class is for those who’ve got the basics down and want to dive deeper. Work on more complex flips, powerful transitions, and creative combinations.
Fridays | 6:00–7:00pm
Prerequisite: Comfort with basic kicks and transitions
Whether you’re stepping into the tricking world for the first time or repping Portland’s legacy, Hero Gathering is your moment to shine. Come for the flips, stay for the community. Let’s move, connect, and celebrate what makes this sport so special.
See you there!
