Double Leg (trick)
Encyclopedia
A Double leg is a move that originated from Capoeira
but was incorporated into tricking
like many other martial arts
moves because of its difficulty and aesthetics. Its Capoeira name is Armada Dupla, which means a double armada. An Armada is the capoeira version of a Reverse Roundhouse kick. The distinguishing feature of this move is the fact that both legs remain together during the take off and execution; its name is derived from this feature. After the take off, the torso stays upright and vertical, but will begin to quickly torque in order to swing the legs around and upwards. At the peak of this move, the body is in the shape of a "V". The legs continue to swing over as the body straightens out for the landing.
In tricking, this move can be done from a run, a step in, a standing position, or from another move in a combo. A standing position and linking it in or at the end of a combo are more difficult due to the height and amount of torque needed. In Capoeira, it can be done from a ginga or from another move in a combo.
A similar move is also performed in snowboarding
and inline skating
and is referred to as a Misty Flip
.
Capoeira
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century...
but was incorporated into tricking
Tricking
Tricking is the informal name of a type of physical activity derived from the martial arts that includes techniques found in gymnastics, B-boying, and similar disciplines. Examples of incorporated techniques include the 540 kick from Taekwondo, the butterfly twist from Wushu, and the double leg...
like many other martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
moves because of its difficulty and aesthetics. Its Capoeira name is Armada Dupla, which means a double armada. An Armada is the capoeira version of a Reverse Roundhouse kick. The distinguishing feature of this move is the fact that both legs remain together during the take off and execution; its name is derived from this feature. After the take off, the torso stays upright and vertical, but will begin to quickly torque in order to swing the legs around and upwards. At the peak of this move, the body is in the shape of a "V". The legs continue to swing over as the body straightens out for the landing.
In tricking, this move can be done from a run, a step in, a standing position, or from another move in a combo. A standing position and linking it in or at the end of a combo are more difficult due to the height and amount of torque needed. In Capoeira, it can be done from a ginga or from another move in a combo.
A similar move is also performed in snowboarding
Snowboarding
Snowboarding is a sport that involves descending a slope that is covered with snow on a snowboard attached to a rider's feet using a special boot set onto mounted binding. The development of snowboarding was inspired by skateboarding, sledding, surfing and skiing. It was developed in the U.S.A...
and inline skating
Inline skating
Inline skating is a recreational sport practiced widely internationally. Inline skates typically have 2 to 5 polyurethane wheels, arranged in a single line. The in-line design allows for greater speed than roller skates and better maneuverability...
and is referred to as a Misty Flip
Misty Flip
The Misty Flip is a backwards-flipping frontside spin performed on a straight jump with a snowboard. Similar in rotation to a McTwist, this maneuver is typically performed as a 540° rotation....
.
Variations
- Single-leg Double Leg
- While the take off is still done with both legs, during the execution, one of the legs (either one) is tucked in. Normally the knees are still together, so the motion is all but identical. Because the appearance resembles a regular Double Leg or, depending on the angle of the body and which leg is extended, a 540 kick540 kickIn martial arts and tricking, the 540 kick, also known as inside turning kick, jump inside kick, tornado kick and Xuanfengjiao , is a jump kick move...
or 360 Crescent kick360 Crescent kickThe 360 Crescent is a martial arts kick that received its name from the motion of the kick itself. It is also sometimes called, 360 kick, or Jump spin kick. The practitioner jumps into the air and executes a 360 degree turn while keeping his or her body perpendicular to the ground...
, it is normally not considered a standard trick. These variant are more for practicing spatial awareness and body control to be used for more standard tricking.
- While the take off is still done with both legs, during the execution, one of the legs (either one) is tucked in. Normally the knees are still together, so the motion is all but identical. Because the appearance resembles a regular Double Leg or, depending on the angle of the body and which leg is extended, a 540 kick
- Double Leg to the splits
- A standard Double Leg and its variants can be landed into the splits instead of a solid two foot landing.
- Split Double Leg
- This is where the legs are split apart while in mid air. One leg is closer to the torso while the other is farther away from the torso. The practitioner normally will have to lay their body a bit more horizontal in order to make room for the leg splits. The landing and take off are the same as a standard double leg.
- Scissor Double Leg
- This is very similar to a Split Double Leg in that the legs split while in mid air. However, after the initial split the legs perform a switch which creates a scissor like effect.
- Misty Twisty
- This variant is a combination of a Double Leg and a Butterfly Twist. The practitioner will begin a Double Leg, but once they've reached the peak of the move they will straighten out their body horizontally and begin to rotate their body 360° and finish it as a Twist. This move is comparable to a 540 twist or a Cheat 720 Twist. The name was derived from the snowboarding Misty Flip.
- Kim Do Kick
- Given the unusual nature of this kick, it's arguable whether or not this move is a variant of the Double Leg or of another trick. It does however share similar mechanics to a Double Leg. This move was popularized and for all intents and purposes created by Kim Do Nguyen. It starts out very similar to a Double leg in that the take off is done with both legs and the initial torque of the trick is similar too. Once the body is in the air, it lays more horizontally and both legs will kick outwards like a "V". The kick out is done at the peak height to create a stall in the momentumMomentumIn classical mechanics, linear momentum or translational momentum is the product of the mass and velocity of an object...
and gives the temporary appearance of floating in mid-trick. The longer the legs are held in the kick position, the longer the stall. The legs are then brought back in to regain the lost momentum and to help reposition the body for a safe land. Kim Do Nguyen would normally land this trick into a kneeling position but others have landed this on both feet by cutting the stall shorter.
- Given the unusual nature of this kick, it's arguable whether or not this move is a variant of the Double Leg or of another trick. It does however share similar mechanics to a Double Leg. This move was popularized and for all intents and purposes created by Kim Do Nguyen. It starts out very similar to a Double leg in that the take off is done with both legs and the initial torque of the trick is similar too. Once the body is in the air, it lays more horizontally and both legs will kick outwards like a "V". The kick out is done at the peak height to create a stall in the momentum
External links
- Armada Dupla Online lesson
- Martial Arts Tricking Community
- http://bloodydove.wordpress.com/2007/11/28/double-leg/ A Double Leg Tutorial