African American A Double Dutch Club for People Over 40 Still Going Strong Scott Admin posted on 2 years ago — updated on 1 second ago 403 views Double dutch jump rope took off in the U.S. in the 1940s and '50s. One group is keeping the tradition alive for people 40 and older, and the organization is only growing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuNv04ng0PA jump rope club CBS Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".