Macaco Tutorial

[@physcokid4eva]

yooo tanx epic this is a really gr8 tutorial again from you....i have learnt alot of stuff from u like frontflip,ariels,cheat gainer,webster sideflip,(540kick,raiz and corkscrew still working on them) and now the macaco....jus wanted too say tanx bro..u really helped me alot..tanx!!!!

[@Tosh2809]

Your tutorials are really good, thanks for posting. I especially like that you show the move first before going into the explanations.

[@pizzazzip1114]

Trying Macaco can be help me to remove my fear to jump backward when I do back handspring?

[@joelthesupergamerboy8427]

Yea It can help you if you work the maccao and get use going straight backwards more other than sideways then you will get over that fear of going backwards. But some people do backhandsprings using kip ups to help with the fear. Doing backhandsprings with a spotter will help you learn it faster but sometimes not everybody has a spotter but practing Maccaos always help get use to going backwards.

[@spencemace]

should you focus energy on your kick off the ground on pushing w/ ur hands? also do you think learning this will help u with faster or better backhandspring?

[@footfighter87]

Nice tutorial. I learned how to do back handsprings from this move as well.

[@WolfKingAka]

Thanks lots. Need to start learning stuff but didnt want to risk to much without having something under me other than ground. This will deffinentally help me start on the back flip, this, probably back handspring, then back flip?

[@Kage1111]

well done your a great teacher. No one even knows where to start when it comes to explaining a move 5 stars, subscribed.

[@gamindsoc1509]

@KidBlack74 Do you jump to the side as like a confidence builder? Most people start by jumping to the side, then gradually going further and further over as there confidence builds up.

[@GamerDadX91]

this was one of the easiest tricks i have done. i practice it so much that i can actually break it while running thanks for this toturial.

[@RomanceJoker91]

I have a question, would it be easier on a trampoline or on grass? The only reason why I am asking this is because on a trampoline it might give me too much of a spin and also I wouldn't be used to the grass if I tried it after the trampoline practice. I want to make sure not to hurt myself because I landed on my neck once while trying a backflip... Dont want that again...

[@SoulDragonWithFlow]

never heard of a macaco before. This is an awesome tutoiral. Very clealy explained and very informitive. I kind of want to try a back handsping but a little bit afarid. This is a great way to learn it. Thanks! :-)

[@tyajahmccargo]

Is that really what helped you in your backhand spring? Because I am in dance & my instructor told me to look up back hand spring tutorials & I think this could really help me. It looks really fun & exciting (:

[@Adammarr111]

Sick video, going to try to learn tomorrow

[@315parkour]

Ive been practicing this move for the whole summer and im starting to get the hang of my bending my back to go backwards do you have look at your hand as you jump up or is their another way to do it

[@tanya9nithreus]

wowww!! =D this was a really good tutorial!! you explained it way better than(and in an easier way XD) than any other tutorial! you truly are epic lol XP. THANK YOU!! =) kudos!!

[@pro1rider]

with a strong kick you don't need to worry about your hand, but you will totally lack control and smoothness, try going sideways and then going backward, that will help woth fear. and yes, macaco is one of the most importants moves to know before learning bhs, it will help with the back bend, so it will make it look smoother.

[@Revex08]

i tihnk that your tutorials are the best on utube u seem to be an expert id love to see you actually make a movie im such a begginer at parkour but i am commited and want to learn

[@weetonyg]

Cracking help lad! Your videos are really helpful, loving em!

[@raccoonsaregay]

I've been drilling my bridges recently. Should I also work on some back-handsprings in order to become a little more comfortable with the backwards momentum?

[@joelthesupergamerboy8427]

Backhandspring can help you get use to going backwards but I recommand also trying to do a hadstand if you want good backhandsprings otherwise you will do them too short and bend your arms and not get as much power. It requires a alot of flexability and strength and more dangerous than backflips.

[@Indrek92]

Another problem I have is that instead of pushing off with 2 legs, I push with one and kinda kick up with the other, which doesn't get me enough power to go over. Any suggestions?

[@brandongafford2365]

Hey i'm having problems with putting weight on my first arm. No matter how i twist it when i put it down, i seem to have really awkward shoulder pressure. Am I supposed to be putting a lot of weight on that arm, or trying to jump over it, more like a handspring?

[@TOADinvader]

Should I learn this move or a back handspring first?? Plz reply.

[@jhagley]

Good stuff man. I just started capoeira, and this helps. You have a lot of control.

[@VaqueiroAruanda]

I had the same problem for a loonnnnnng time. It's not bc you're scared... For me what helped is really concentrating on the hand position. The hand that hits the ground first should be on the same line as your foot. If you put it directly behind your back, you'll end up turning to cartwheel before you even jump. If you train in a hall, use the lines on the floor to orient yourself. The other important thing is to swing the other hand straight back, not across your body. Hope that helps.

[@Unjesue]

How would you train BOTH sides in Macaco?

[@JakeBarbo]

Hey epic great tutorial but i need some tips i can do a tornado kick perfectly but i have never attemted an ariel any pointers on how i should try it???

[@Revex08]

whats your first movie called id like to buy that because there doesnt seem to be any parkour of whatever you wanna call it dvds out there at the moment

[@lindenly22]

My own practicing on the macaco is, since I adore capoeira so much, I prepare for the macaco by doing the cocorinha (squat) as usual, plant the hand that will be the support for the "salto" that will happen, and I push my legs off as a catapult to do a lateral cartwheel (usual "au") but only on that planted arm...instead of going straight back than a typical macaco. When I am confident about this, only then I will attempt to do a straight-back form of the macaco. If everything clicks; I'm glad!

[@damarkos]

it looks so easy when you do this. you are a good teacher. cheers mate ;)

[@fenestrapain]

I have a really difficult time keeping my hips square. My hips end up pointing left when I use my left hand.

[@KidBlack74]

I've been doin capoierra for about a year now. But everytime I try to do this move I hurt my wrists and wind up falling on my head do you know better placement for my hands?

[@Indrek92]

Hey, nice tutorial. But I have a problem, when I try to do it, I kinda go to the side, not over. And to me, it seems that I lack power to push my legs over, otherwise the going to side should look something like a cartwheel, but it doesn't. Help please.

[@dssk1023]

thank you so much Epic1 for all of the vids they all helped my martial arts look fancier

[@NinjaDude8756]

hey epic im having trouble going over my back i always go to the side! can u give me some advice on going over my back, insted of my side!

[@joelthesupergamerboy8427]

To fix this issuse don't look over your shoulder, don't throw your arms sideways throw them back behind you head and trying them past your head. Look straight ahead. Don't lean sideways keep the body straight. Don't twist to the side. Don't travel sideways. To fix these mistakes sure to flip and land the same spot your came from and focus on what you are doing. You can record yourself to fix these habits and see what you are doing.

[@WarriorOnTheHill]

I like your vids Epic1, thank you! they are good quality and easy to understand

[@Tkdblkbelt1011]

hey i have a question. Ive been practicing this move for a little while and my main problem is that i can't get my legs straight, and if i try to hold it out and extend my arm usually collapses. Any tips?

[@walter7jc]

this was terribly easy to do, thanks for the video, it gave me alot of confidence to even try it

[@aznblank007]

Are Macaco and Valdez the same move? If not then what exactly makes them different?

[@AnimalTk187]

@NeO5560 emphasize the moving hand by planting it fast and hard against the ground. then you'll start feeling the extra control you gain

[@griffinjennings521]

every time i do it, it hurts the bones on the right side of my body. i put my right hand down, go over, its clean, but for some reason it just hurts. could i not being doing something right..?

[@starknite3]

my knees hurt when I try to do this acrobatic movement. any advice?

[@YjMVJ]

im close to doing it right but i never go straight back i go sideways is it because of fear?

[@PuffPuff279]

to do this do i need prerequisite bridges? coz i can do the cartwheel version

[@Mingg6193]

does he try to put the heels ON the ground or to lift them OFF the ground???

[@calgore86]

LOVE THIS MOVE!! Was looking for a tutorial like this, thanks dude!

[@vennyboy1993]

I love all your videos! Could you help me out because when I try this I usually end up more in a cartwheel than a handstand cheers

[@TheFatKid128]

is there a difference between valdez and this?

[@gpanda1992]

what did you do to train before even starting this trick?

[@kidsofthe21stcentury]

hey epic, iv been doing martial arts my whole life and im getting into the extreme stuff now, i can already 540 kick and im learning a front flip, what else do u think i can start with? this one seems good but please help me

[@01flaming]

hey awesome guy!!i want to do it...but i scared if i fall on my head...any suggestion??oh yea especially wall flip....scared if my neck break haha

[@ChineseChickenn]

You have to really swing your legs over. I found it good to get my balance by doing handstands/headstands and then moving my legs more and more over my head but maintain the balance. If you can keep your balance like that then you'll be able to swing your legs over confidently :) xx

[@BgirlSakura]

If I am right-handed, would I use my right hand as the planting hand, or would I use my left hand?

[@joelthesupergamerboy8427]

Try both sides and see which one is more comfortable. you can just put your hand down and just do a little 360 and just see which one just feels more natural that's all then you would know which hand to do the maccao flip.

[@_zurg_]

I come down in sort of a cart wheel is that right?

[@trm854]

does the suicide kick up/kipup help on getting this move?

[@888167]

somehow I keep on jumping to the back not upwards only.... any tipps?

[@Daniel2DeeD]

i love this move i also can do that from the beginning of my tricking because i was scared to do the right backhandspring but i think its a cool move too! u can use ist in combos possible

[@gwingmui]

my legs keep going of 2 the side wen i spring off any tips

[@Leftclickill]

hey epic, how do i start off practacing and all, where do i start, do i just try it or what?

[@amarsehic91]

thankyou so much epic, i can finally do this ! i just went out and...well i trusted myself enough to try it 100% and i pulled it off, it was the best feeling ever, so i did it 30 more times haha!! :D

[@ninja123810]

how long does it usually take to learn this move??

[@amal2345]

dude ,, do 1 have to learn the handstand before learing the macaco?

[@patrickfannan]

what gymnastic class do you go to epic?:)

[@monnyg1]

how long did take u to learn all your moves??? you r sick!!!!

[@NiyoCwalk]

i used this to learn how to do the back handspring when i was little aswell

[@ActiveTraceur]

@TOADinvader Learn this to get used to the feeling of doing a back hand spring. Once you are used to this, back hand spring should not be a problem. :)

[@puppet87]

Great video, after a little practice, i can do them everytime now. thankyou

[@Jose32807]

mine looks like hat he did at 1:32 .. how can i get it to go straighter ??

[@feyth85]

@trotter203 Look at the back of your hand (the one that you're gonna throw over, of course). That's helped me to go straight over.

[@raslanu9pxtwwd]

thank you man u are the most guy that helped me out in youtube you are my hero man tnx

[@hoplayz6639]

great video, i'm gonna learn this, then the back hand spring and then the backflip. Well... i'm gonna try to learn it

[@mrt198]

whic hand i am gone use when ı do macaco right or left

[@Devilofthering]

Excellent tutorial. This will help me alot. Thanks.

[@TOADinvader]

Dammit! I always feel I can do it but when I do it, I end up doing a cartwheel instead. Any help? Or is it just because I'm scared?

[@luffaregb]

How can i get more back flexibility?

[@FATEofHUMOR]

great! got this on my first try and im not even a gymnast at all! thanks!

[@amarmirza08]

Hey I got this down pretty well but I want to work on adding a 180 or 360 to it (while doing it off an elevated surface). I've seen alot of people doing it but I can't really get it so far (i can do the 180 but land on my heels). Any tips anyone?

[@ComboSmasherr]

When I try and flip over I twist and I end up doing a handstand

[@NovakGoran]

everytime i do this.. my shoulder seems to dislocate.. dammit.. I dont know what to do.. any suqestions?

[@h3edragon]

I love this move first move i ever learned for breaking and again for capoeira

[@mammoo93]

ill this help with my fear of the whole going backwards thing? looks pretty sick.

[@KidBlack74]

@kemkilla100 yeah!! like some friends and I like wanted to have fun while we did capoierra because half the time we let our kicks connect but we want to try some pretty sweet dodges while we do it this one is really fun and challenging.

[@pro1rider]

put more strength on your legs, and throw your hand strigth backwards,going sideways means fear, completely normal, but try with both hands

[@shinchannel0119]

日本の方、非常に参考になります。特に１分前後の動作が重要です。未経験者でしたが１週間で出来ました。 Epic1最高！

[@gamindsoc1509]

@KidBlack74 Also for strengthening in regards to this, just do back bends :)

[@HiSaNthemaster]

epic, is it normal to get dizzy when doing this?

[@BrainDDR]

difficult to say - everyone can do a macaco. The most important part is, as he said in the video, your fear to go back, because you don't see what's behind you. But you don't need extra strength or balance, just remember to keep your head straight and don't look down

[@JohnLeBlanc77]

I tried doing something like this. I was sitting down in the grass and put one hand back just like the beginning, but my other hand didn't touch. It was a leaning a little to one side though. Anyway, I have to go try this!

[@sparkeones]

Great tutorial, Parkour or capoeira?

[@fredff1597536482]

do you live in Us? and what happens if your not in best shape?

[@arifparkour]

how to let my body straight when do it?

[@bakuganmasterdude]

i need to get kip up down so i can use it and this move in a combo

[@abbrivi8]

epic you are a life saver! i been trying this and failing ^^ i cant manage to go over straight.

[@BJDGR8]

Loved the finishing shake.XD

[@DemonMonkeyofGenzou]

haha this tutorial helped me haha got it on first try lol thanks for posting it man

[@mukkimmajjomm]

@MrYougotboid i had the same problem.. you maybe need more stomach or leg muscels OR you are not swinging by the right way

[@tomaszmroczkowski2365]

im still try to make it but im doing au :( i cant push my fear away becouse im not stretch enought to make a bridge , or little scary to rotate the first hand on the floor :/

[@amrishh09]

Hey there..really need some help from u guys..here's mah problem : i've got all the flexibility and strength needed to do these flips/moves but i cant even do this macaco, which looks so easy...:( i think im too scared to really try it...could you gimme some advice please?..;) i would really appreciate it..thnx :D

[@kaikkimoi]

that is so cool when you do it slowly !

[@michielgrillet]

I wouldn't even be bold if i said none... It's the legs that kick you over, just have faith to tip over your balance point! I made that click and I learned that move in 2 hours... Piece of cake!

[@NoMOOO_Jr]

the way i got over the "fear" of doing a backflip on the ground was doing a few on a trampoline/high jump mat etc... in front of someone that knows how to do one, then i did it on the ground really fast and wasnt bad, so my point of this is just do it infront of someone that knows how to do it on a mat of somesort than just try it on the ground if you stick the first time, the fear is gone