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Everything you need to know
to unlock the Butterfly kick
Find out all tips and tricks to learn it the most efficient way
Prerequisites​
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Similar thing: knowing how to carthweel
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Jumping foundations: solid jumps. Controlled launch and landings
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Coordination: to get the set up right, you gotta learn some dancing steps
What you should be able to do
Warm up
These body parts need to get ready
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Upper body opening the front side of the body and contracting your back. Do superman lift ups.
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Legs pulling your swing leg up in the back is intense. Warm up your hamstrings.
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Energy warm up by doing the jumping foundation exercises.
Mistakes
Things to avoid
There are 5 main mistakes people do while trying to B-kick
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wrong steps during set up
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not circling the upper body first down and then up during the set up
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Not turning far enough (looking behind you)
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pulling leg in the front not up in the back
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not finishing the circle in the end
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If you correct these 5 common mistakes, I guarantee you take a major step towards performing a clean B-kick.
Wanna work on flips?
The B-kick is a great way to start working on flips. It will open doors for:
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Aerials
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Butterfly twists
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Webster
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It's safe to practice and doesn't require any prior knowledge.
Level of difficulty in the acrobatic world: beginner
B-kick is your start!
Progressions
The key to unlock moves:
small steps
To master a new move like the B-kick you need to break it down into small single projects.
Also you can focus on regressions and using equipment to make it easier to learn.
Here is a picture of me using a bench as assistance to get the leg movement right.
Anywhere,
Anytime,
every device.
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