A Makio is a fairly simple trick to do. It is basically a
soul grind version of a back-slide, that is that you are grabbing the front foot.
There are several veriations of this grind, such as the low-rider and rocket,
and this trick is the key to learing a ton of other tricks.
First, you should be very comfortable with your soul-grinds. If you are not,
this trick will be very tricky and painful. To practice this, stall into a soul
grind, then pick up your front foot and grab it next to your body so it is tucked, and your sole is even with your knee. Easy, huh. The tricky part is
jumping into it while moving. The approach should be just like a soul grind,
fast, but not too fast. Getting your soul foot on first helps alot. When you grab your foot
keep yout weight toward the object youare grinding on. Finish up, and land on your grabbed foot (It's easier, trust me).
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