Back Flip Full Twist - Capoeira
This video shows a back flip full twist i taped during a capoeira workout. The back full is not really a capoeira technique, but since a lot of capoeiristas are also into XMA and gymnastics, I taped this for the
capoeira section. For more capoeira videos click here, and for general information about this brazilian martial art, go back to capoeira main.
Execution
- Learn the back flip layout and the back flip half twist before you try the full twist.
- Make sure you gain enough height before you initiate the twist. Throw your arms up and look straight forward until you are high enough.
- For more information on how to do a back full, check out this gymnastics instruction.
Advice
- Practice the back flip full twist with mats and a trampoline before you try it on a hard ground. You can also jump into sand or at least on grass.
- Don't try this flip if you can't do a back flip layout.
- I recommend you also learn the back flip half twist before you try the full twist.
- The back full is not a typical capoeira skill you would perform in a roda!
Performance
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