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* Alora, a Dark Jedi and TheDragon in ''VideoGame/JediAcademy'', moves very acrobatically the second time she's fought, even compared to the other Force users in the game, who can all or almost all do flips easily. Her no-nonsense outfit eliminates the element of showing off anything thereby, though.

* Anling from ''Manhua/CyberWeaponZ'' fights in a very graceful, dance-like style, aptly called "the Dance of the Phoenix".

It appears to be descended from [[KungFuFighting "wuxia"-style martial arts action]] found in {{Hong Kong|Films}} action films, though it may just be an excuse to show [[{{Fanservice}} her body from every angle]]. It also has its roots on the strong reluctance, still active amongst modern-day writers, to feature an attractive young woman taking a [[WouldntHitAGirl full-on punch to the face]] (unless, of course, it's from a person of the [[DesignatedGirlFight same sex]]), which forces them to gift her with implausible dodging abilities that will allow her not to be even touched.

Do not confuse with ''VideoGame/ShaqFu'', the indie BeatEmUp ''VideoGame/{{Sifu}}'' or the character Shifu from ''WesternAnimation/KungFuPanda'', whose name is (mis)pronounced the same way but spelled differently, and means "master" in Chinese (but only if you pronounce it correctly).

** Both Road Kamelot and Lulu Bell of the BigBad's QuirkyMinibossSquad are also capable of these movements in combat. In her first appearance, Road dodges attacks so lazily and easily that she looks ''bored.'' Justified in Lulu Bell's case as she truly does have [[IncrediblyLamePun cat-like reflexes.]]

* One of the most prominent comic book examples would have to be, [[GenderInvertedTrope ironic as it might seem]], Franchise/SpiderMan. As a consequence of his powers, he fights reflexively. However, he is ''extraordinarily'' limber and agile, so by reflex he jumps, twirls, twists, and contorts all over the place to dodge blows and missiles. As a result, [[FemaleGaze everyone gets a good look at Peter Parker's toned gymnast body from all angles]].

* Lili from ''VideoGame/{{Tekken}}'' fits this trope to a T. Has stylish balletic moves, with liberal use of flips. And a move where she does an aerial somersault; if she lands on the opponent's head, she does a double snap kick in the air. Take that, Reality!

* The girls' throws in the ''VideoGame/SoulCalibur'' series tend to be like this, often putting their opponent between their legs.

* ''Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse'':

* ''VideoGame/ANNOMutationem'': Ann knows a variety of martial arts that she can use in combat. She can also upgrade her [[SkillTree Grom system]] to have a number of acrobatic hand-to-hand techniques, such as a running knee strike that can launch enemies off their feet and into each other for extra damage.