How to do the L-kick dance move for capoeira or breakdance

This is an animated dance tutorial for the L-Kick dance move, used for breakdance, tricking & Capoeira. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step by step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional dance video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for breakdance, tricking and capoeira.

The L-Kick
This is one of the most popular capoeira techniques. You should be able to do at least a 10 second handstand before you try this.

Technical description: Breakdance & Capoeira- L-Kick

* Place your hand close to your foot.
* Don't swing up to hard at the beginning. Get higher Step by Step.
* When you are in FREEZE (stop or turn back) position, grab your straight leg or let the free-arm point straight up. The other leg is bent.
* Snap back fast, so that you actually land higher than you started, or jump directly into the toprock.

Trainer advice: Breakdance & Capoeira - L-Kick

* Warm up your shoulders.
* Dont try this if you cannot hold a handstand for at least 10 seconds.