Rotary787

Nice explination of double clutching.

I agree with the rev matching but I usually don't double clutch(I thought that was what sincro's do
- match gear speeds)

But lately I have been double clutching when going from 2nd to 1st when moving. The actual gear shifts are a lot smoother. I doesn't have that double engagement feeling if single clutching.

Back to the original posters question - I think double clutching is a finer point to learn eventually. If I was learning a manual I would learn in order of importance and difficulty:

-Basic use (you seem to be )
-I would try to learn to match revs as quickly as possiable. Using clutch slippage is not required with modern brakes. Also brake pads are much easier and cheaper to replace than a clutch.
-Heal to toe braking (using any part of foot to blip throttle for rev matching when braking). This can be difficult and takes some practice but required for smooth transition into turns.
-Double clutching - saves sincro wear & makes shift lever engagement smoother - not hard to learn & is required for non-sincro (racing transmissions)