a combination of a back handspring and walkover. this capoeira move starts from a crouched position. then place one hand on the floor as you start to go back and, and continue to flip the rest of your body over to land in a standing position. [Aranha]
I cannot do this yet, but I've noticed if you can assume the bridg position you can learn it easier. Then learn how to go in bridge position from Queda de Tres (with both feet and one hand touching the ground, crouched position) and get confidence with your position. First, don't use too much power, concentrate on your position, Feel it with you entire body. After, you wil use more power. I'm sure I will learn the Macaco by myself.
Further to Fazio's tips, you can start by doing the Macaco to the side, gain confidence then work on it until you go straight over. From a crouching position, place one hand on the floor by your side, then with the other hand reach and stretch backwards as to go into a bridge position and thrust your body to go over- imagine someone pulling you up with a string from your belly. Be careful...
Well its wat it sounds like i get half way over and stop no matter wat i do i cant get the whole way over. do u have to be able to do a back walk-over? plz help
If you can't do this move (valdez) moving the legs through vertical, then perform it with the legs off vertical (called an acro jump or acro up) either way requires alot of back flexibility!
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Make sure you lean back slightly more towards th e first hand that you plant behind you. Also make s ure to start bringing your other hand and your leg s up just before the first hand hits the ground. Ti lt your head back like you are trying to see the gro und under you as you go back. If you don't commit to going backwards, you'll just flop on your ass. I l earned this one in like 5 minutes yesterday and I s uck. Anybody should be able to do this.
