HOW TO: Macaco (everything I wish I knew when I learned it)

Here's a guide through macaco with information that I wish I knew when I first started learning this move (in 2018). Ive tried to be transparent as possible.

Timecode:

0:00 - Intro / How to use this video
1:48 - Handy pre-requisites for arching acrobatics
3:55 - Activation 1: Squat rocks
4:44 - Activation 2: Single arm scapular push
5:45 - Activation 3: Ipsilateral reverse bridge hovers
7:34 - THE MAGIC THREE!!!
8:09 - Step 1: Single arm dynamic hip lifts
9:07 - Step 2: Single arm dynamic tuck hops (maybe)
10:50 - Step 3: Single arm dynamic hip pops
11:28 - Step 4: Baby macaco single arm shoulder rotations
12:35 - Step 5: 90 degree macaco hop
13:50 - Step 6: Single arm macaco hop for distance
14:50 - Step 7: Cartwheel from hip bridge entry
16:35 - Step 8: Macaco - arm behind the ear!
18:49 - Common mistakes with "The Magic Three"
19:55 - How to generate more power
21:06 - Outro
22:00 - Variations to try

[xuelang]

It's a lot more serious than stuff that says you should learn Macaco in five minutes.
Macaco is a difficult move, claiming that it can be learned in 5 minutes will certainly cause many people anxiety and self-doubt.
You are very responsible. Thank you

[MandoMojo]

Definitely the most helpful macaco instruction ever. I really like how you layer the steps working up to it. Absolutely awesome 👍

[seboye]

Wow! I usually don't comment, but this tutorial is so motivating and hopeful, especially for someone like me, a capoeirista of 5+ years who hasn't quite mastered this movement yet. Thank you immensely for this beautiful contribution.

[amarmeshal]

Man I just want to say you are incredible. I’ve been watching your stuff and it’s extremely valuable.
Can’t wait to meet you in person - I will definitely be coming to London to attend your future workshops.
The variations you just ‘threw in there’ were icing on the cake. Masterful.
Keep doing the thing

[mozzieq]

thank you soo much for share this !! it helps alot to understand the steps !

[michailtavonius]

Nice and comprehensive. What I noticed was helping me a lot as a visual cue was following the fingers of my swinging arm with my eyes. The body wants to follow the eyes, so this kind of tricked it into arching and going for the blind side without noticing that it is blind on the back. Might help or not, did help me.

[mikez]

so many details! I wish i know your channel earliy

[henriknillund]

Very helpful! You are a fantastic teacher

[roelestievenart]

thanks for this clear step-by-step explanation. helps out a lot.
could you give some advise on the gaze and placement of first planted hand (more towards centerline, etc)? much appreciated. stay well!

[Zed.F]

Nice breakdown of the Macao. Much appreciated!

[chetbaker]

@Movement Decoded
From min. 5:59 to 6:02 the words are not understandable, there must be some problems with the mic.
Could you please fix it writing the words on the screen?

[malisangarepa]

Are you dressed as chameleon on purpose? Seriously?