Martelo De Negativa

Step by step guide

• This is a variation of blends the movements of s dobrado with martelo do chão.
• The martelo de negativa begins with a hop generating more force since the entire body is used.
• Other names include chapéu de couro and s batida.
• Start this move in the negativa position, hence the name “martelo de negativa”.
• It is also called, “S-dobrado” adding a round house kick or martelo at the end of it.
• Tuck your left leg under your bottom and supports your weight.
• Make sure to be on the ball of your foot.
• Your right foot is extended and is making contact with the floor with the ridge between your bottom of your foot and side of your foot.
• Your right hand is on the floor palm down supporting you weight.
• Your left hand is up protecting your face.
• To initiate the move, swing your left foot from the back or bent position to the front of your body fully extended.
• You will have to put a lot of weight on your right hand as you transition so that you can get the left leg out of the supporting role and swinging outward in a circular path to the front.
• Just as your left leg passes your left hand switch your weight from the right hand to left hand.
• This takes practice, so watch the S-dobrado tutorial video here if you need help.
• As your left leg crosses the front of your body, you will jump off the floor with you right foot maintaining your left hand grounded and supporting your weight.
• As you jump off the floor, your jumping right foot becomes the kicking right foot.
• Make contact with the target like a roundhouse kick.