Started by Edward Smith, February 16, 2008 · 2 Replies · 2,502 Views
this is mainly addressed at Ido but if anyone else knows anything about these skills please comment
i was wondering about butterfly kicks and twists, Ido i know they're really wushu skills but are they or anything like them in capoiera? and if so any training tips for them? also i know this skill is in gymnastics and capoeira, flairs, i'd like your training tips on it from the gymnastic and capoeira practitioner.
thanks in advance
Ed
Butterfly kicks...
I feel this medium (internet forum) is a bit limited to explain anything that will be of value in that area.
Maybe in the future I will post some video tutorials of the progression I use to teach BT, but I'm sure you can find enough of those on the net.
With that in mind, take this into consideration:
It is a simple skill that look complex. It involves 3 phases -
a.get above the ground with a butterfly ariel, make sure you reach a position completely parallel to the ground in maximum height.
b.twist around the vertical axis (runs through your body)of the body without changing the body position. (keep it tight)
c.open a leg to come down to the ground once you complete enough of the twist, and simultanisly lift the upper body.
Common errors:
1.Twisting early, without reaching maximum height.
2.Breaking the body line during twist.
3.Comming down with the leg in part c, but without lifting the upper body.
Good luck.
Juji has some great tutorials, very in depth