List of capoeira techniques
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This is a list of techniques used in capoeira. Capoeira has a variety of different techniques that make use of the hands, feet, legs, arms and head. Both kicks, punches and takedowns are among the offensive movements, but the emphasis is normally on kicking. Because of the appearance of many techniques, they are often mistaken for dancing or acrobatic maneuvers. However, while capoeira has some quite impressive, acrobatic signature moves, many of the basic techniques in capoeira are similar to those found in other martial arts.
Please be aware that different groups may use different names for the same techniques, or use the same name for different techniques.
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[edit] Movement
[edit] Ginga
The ginga (pronounced jinga; literally: rocking back and forth; to swing) is the fundamental movement in capoeira. Capoeira Angola and capoeira regional have distinctive forms of this movement. In Angola, ginga is a very free and individualistic, while in regional is very structured but own style is still allowed.[1] Both are accomplished by maintaining both feet approximately shoulder-width apart and then moving one foot backwards and then back to the base, describing a triangular 'step' on the ground.
Ginga movement is done to prepare the body for other movements: hiding, dodging, feinting and attacking. It puts a capoeiristas in constant motion, making them a frustrating target for an opponent.[1]
The rest of the body is also involved in the ginga: coordination of the arms (in such a way as to prevent the body from being kicked), torso (many core muscles may be engaged depending on the player's style), and the leaning of the body (forward and back in relation to the position of the feet; the body leans back to avoid kicks, and forward to create opportunities to show attacks). The overall movement should match the rhythm being played by the bateria.
[edit] Cadeira
The cadeira is the position in the ginga when both legs are squared off. This makes it the actual base of the ginga. Depending on how the capoeira academy teaches it, it is usually a low position similar to one that a shortstop has right before stopping a ground ball. One arm is protecting the face while the other is extended out protecting the other side. Since it is essentially a low squat with the torso slightly bent at the waist, most of the core muscles are engaged to keep balance. All attack, movements, and esquivas can flow seamlessly from this position including balança, au, queda de rins, martelo, resistência, and many others.
[edit] Aú
An aú is the capoeira term for what is more generally called a cartwheel. It differs a bit from the traditional cartwheel or aerial cartwheel. An aú, in its base form, is performed, sometimes very slowly, with arms and legs bent in order to keep a low target profile. Also the back can be curved in order to perform a kicking maneuver. Since a capoeira player always risks being kicked while upside down, capoeira players also make sure to watch their opponent rather than look at the ground. Capoeira players can incorporate attacks from the cartwheel, including a kick known as an Aú Malandro or Aú Batido. They sometimes freeze halfway through the cartwheel to get into the handstand position, from which they can execute a wide variety of moves. The aú variants are:
- Aú Aberto—From esquiva, the free arm reaches in an arc over the head in the direction of motion. The leg extended furthest from the body leaves the ground first, kicking off and providing momentum. Then the reaching hand is placed on the far side of the body. Bending the arms at the elbows supports weight as both legs pass over the body fully extended. While inverted, the body should be opened and entirely extended. One foot touches the ground then the other. The arms must be lifted for protection as soon as they are no longer supporting weight.
- Aú Batido—The aú batido (sometimes called Aú Amazonas or Amazonica) is an aú variation where a practitioner does a handstand, followed by a twist with the hips and a split. Aú batido literally means "broken cartwheel". This movement is a defensive move, used when attempting to perform a cartwheel and the opponent attacks, generally with a cabeçada, a headbutt, the aú batido takes place, attacking the opponent by surprise before the attack is executed. The aú batido is sometimes also used in doubt or simply as a trick move. This move is also performed in tricking, and for quality, it is also used often in breakdancing where it is known as the L-kick. In certain schools the Au Batido is also known as Beija Flor or Kiss the Flower.
- Aú Fechado—From esquiva or negativa, the free arm reaches in an arc over the head in the direction of motion. The leg extended furthest from the body leaves the ground first, kicking off and providing momentum. Then the reaching hand is placed on the far side of the body. Bending the arms at the elbows supports weight as both legs pass bent in front of and slightly over the body. While inverted, the body should be closed and maximally protected. One foot touches the ground and then the other. The last step is return to esquiva.
- Aú Malandro-A different name for the Au Batido. As stated above, the capoeirista begins with an au, stops midway and releases a downward martelo. During the kick, one arm is protecting the face while the other one is obviously supporting the body. Players that are more acrobatic can do it on one side and switch to the other side before landing. Many trickers and XMAs have adopted this move.
- Aú Batendo-A similar technique, except that the hands generally stay on the ground and the cartwheel is not stopped during the kick, but rather continues over.
- Aú sem Mão—An aú performed without hands in the same manner as the aerial cartwheel. Can be used to stylishly avoid sweeps such as a rasteira or banda.
 Aú Aberto (open aú) |
 Aú Fechado (closed aú) |
 Aú Batido (broken aú) |
[edit] Balança
A series of side to side jukes done with the torso to deceive the opponent and throw off their timing. Done from the forward ginga, also known as the Cavalo,or Horse stance.
[edit] Bananeira
The bananeira is a handstand in capoeira that derives its name from the banana trees of Brazil. The hands are spread at least shoulder-width apart and the legs are usually together over the capoerista's head. One outlying difference is that the face and eyes of the capoeirista are towards the other player; not the ground. While in Bananeira, the feet can be used to defend as well as attack. The bananeira is used to take a quick break and observe the opponent, to draw an opponent in to a trap, and in the case of contemporary regional schools, to show off balance and strength as a floreio. The bananeira is thought to have originated from the use of the handstand by an Nganga (Bantu healers and spiritual leaders) by showing their spiritual connection to the ancestors who walk on their hands in the spirit world.
[edit] Macaco
The macaco is similar to a back handspring with the exception of starting with one hand planted behind you. The other hand is thrown over your body while jumping off with both feet to launch your hips straight over. As you pass into a handstand position you may place the second hand onto the ground before bringing your feet back to the ground. The move is commonly called the Monkey jump as the word Macaco literally translates to monkey.
[edit] Negativa
Meaning "negative," the negativa is used to negate an attack by going low to the ground on one's side, with the leg closes to the ground tucked to the chest, the other extened, and supporting one's body weight with the hands, with the upper arm in a location to protect the face. Negativa is can also be performed with one of the legs extended forward to give a rasteira, or with the body higher from and stomach parallel to the ground.
[edit] Rabo-de-Arraia
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Literally translates to "stingray's tail." Same as "Meia-lua de Compasso". One of the "Basic Movements" of the capoeira.
[edit] Rolê
Rolê: This 'rolling' motion is - together with the Ginga and the Au - the basic method of moving around in the Roda. This move can be performed from Ginga or from most of the esquivas. It is essentially a spin to one side while remaining low to the ground and always watching your opponent. One of the hallmarks of the move is that during the part where your back is facing the opponent, you are looking between your legs to watch for an attack. The rolê can end easily in Ginga, Negativa, or various esquivas. The Rolê de Cabeça is a performed on the head.
[edit] Troca De Pé
Literally Change of Foot, From a Negativa position with the leg extended, a slight hop during which the extended leg becomes the support leg and the guard arm becomes the support arm and vice versa.
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[edit] Ponte
The ponte (bridge) is a backbend with the stomach facing upward and the hands and feet pushing to keep the back arched and off the floor. Most learn to roll into a ponte by turning their legs and hips around first and then inverting into a backbend. The capoeirista can then roll out into a cocorinha or queda de rins for a stylish entrance into a roda. The ponte also doubles as a last resort esquiva although that depends on the player's skill level, style, and speed of the game. Another interesting fact is that Mestre Bimba would give a potential student (aluno) a series of test before actually teaching them his style of capoeira. One of the test would be the student's natural ability to hold a backbend.
[edit] Queda de Rins
The queda de rins (fall on the kidneys) can be used as an esquiva or a launching point for a technique. It involves supporting the torso with the inside elbow and the head, often with the knees resting on the supporting elbow. The head is usually the lowest with the feet and at the highest in a rough 45° angle. The legs themselves may be together, tuck, split depending on the position.
[edit] Defensive movements
[edit] Cocorinha
One of the simplest defense movements. With the feet flat on the ground the player squats with the knees to the chest so as to close the body and covers the side of the torso and head with one hand while the other is flat aft and to the side for support.
Another variation of this involves squatting with the balls of the feet on the ground and arms crossed in front and above the face.
[edit] Esquiva
Literally escape. many forms exist but all involve moving the head and torso out of the way of an attack.
[edit] Esquiva de Baixa
"Escape low", this looks like an extremely low ginga. The back foot is exaggerated and placed even farther back to bring the body closer to the ground. If the left foot is back then the right hand will be placed on the floor, the left hand will be guarding your face.
[edit] Esquiva Lateral
"Escape lateral", it is executed while the feet are in a parallel position. The escape is simply bringing the torso down and to the left or right (depending on where your opponents kick is coming from) and reaching your hand over your head or placed in front of your face for protection. Some schools will place the hand not guarding on the floor to get even lower.
[edit] Queda de Quatro
Literally fall of four. Simply fall backwards into a crab-walk position, often followed by scurrying backwards and away from the opponent.
[edit] Queda de Tres
Falling back onto the wrists and one leg. The other leg is up because this position is often "forced" when the player is taken down from being supported on a single leg. For example: sweeping the base leg of armada leads the fallen player to, hopefully, end in this position.
[edit] Resistência
This is very similar to its sister, the negativa. However, instead of resting on the entire sole of the foot, the ball of the foot supports a majority of the weight with the arm on the opposing side helping. The fingers on the supporting hand should be flat to protect the wrist. The other arm is raised slightly to protect the face while the other leg is extended outward with a slight bend to it. This slight bend is very important as it protects the leg from any trauma that a straight leg would fracture under. Because the knee is extended farther past the supporting foot, stretching of the quadricep and gastrosoleus muscles are a necessity for this position because of the added stress it places on the knee after prolonged use. Since most beginners tend to look down at the floor in while in resistência, it is highly advised to always look up and keep your eyes on the other player. As some capoeira groups each have different names for moves the resistência is sometimes known as the negativa.
[edit] Kicks
[edit] Armada
An armada can be either a Rabo-de-Arraia without the hands supporting on the floor (the head falls below the west and the kick is executed with the heel), or a Meia-lua-De-Costas (halfmoon from the back), a spinning kick with the body upright.
[edit] Armada Dupla
The distinguishing feature of this move is the fact that both legs remain together during the take off and execution; its name is derived from this feature. Its name literally means "double armada". After the take off, the torso stays upright and vertical, but will begin to quickly torque in order to swing the legs around and upwards. At the peak of this move, the body is in the shape of a "V". The legs continue to swing over as the body straightens out for the landing. In tricking, this move is called a Double Leg.
[edit] Armada com Martelo
You make the same move of an Armada (Meia-Lua-de-Costas), before the foot gets to the ground you rise up the other leg sending a Martelo.
[edit] Benção
Means "bless". It is a straight forward frontal push kick. It is commonly aimed at the abdominal or chest area, and the capoeirista hits with either the whole sole of her foot or with the heel.
[edit] Chapa
Chapa, the sole of the foot, is a generic term for various straight kicks with the bottom of the foot. This kick can be used in a roda to push away the other player for distance. These include:
- Chapa-de-Costas
It resembles a kick from a horse or mule in which both hands are usually on the ground while one of the legs is pushed outward towards the other player. It is a clever attack that can be delivered out of a role towards the groin or knee of the other player.
- Chapa-de-Frente
A straight kick facing the opponent sometimes performed from a Queda de Quatro, pushing with the hips to gain greater extension.
- Chapa Giratoria
Capoeira’s answer for the reverse side kick. It is done is the same way as bandae yeop chagi in TKD with the capoeirista stepping forward while turning his torso. At the same time he raises his back leg up, unleashing it at the apex of the turn in a straight path.
[edit] Chapéu-de-Couro
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"Leather hat" is a squatting planted roundhouse kick. The arch of the foot taps the partner's exposed head in the spirit of a "tag, you're it" or "watch your head" move.
[edit] Chibata
Chibata, meaning whip, can stand in for a meia lua de compasso with no hands for support in Contemporary Regional schools, or as a martelo spun around. This move can be dangerous for both players (the one doing it and the one receiving it) due to the speed the kick is initiated.
[edit] Martelo
A Martelo is a type of kick as practiced in Capoeira. The martelo, which literally means "hammer" can be described as a sort of roundhouse kick. In generic terms, it is a strike with the instep or ball in some cases towards the opponents body. Other forms of the Martelo include:
- Martelo-do-Chão
Martelo from the Floor. It can be delivered upward from a lower position usually right before a rolé while in esquiva baixa or downward going into a queda de rins. With one hand on the ground the capoeirista lifts his kicking leg up spinning it towards the other player. Has the look of a meia lua de compasso in reverse.
- Martelo Rodado
A spinning martelo. It resembles the roundhouse of Muay Thai more because it is usually delivered from the back leg with the thigh and foot facing inward before they are fully extended. Control is sacrificed for power and speed as the leg does not stop, but follows through in a spinning motion.
- Au Martelo
When performing Au, the leading leg kicks as a martelo.
[edit] Meia-lua de Compasso
A Meia-lua de compasso (lit: half moon compass) is a ducked spinning kick with outstretched leg performed in Capoeira. Because of the ducking motion, it is intended to be used as an evasive kick and even a counter-kick. It is often linked into combos for Roda.
[edit] Meia-lua de Frente
Meia Lua de Frente (Front Half Moon) is an outside-inside crescent kick seen in other martial arts. This kick involves using the arms and hips to generate enough force to bring the foot of the kicking leg across the face of the player. While it can be used as an attack itself, it mainly is used as a poke or trap for another attack. Other uses for it can be as a combination with cartwheels and other acrobatic moves therefore working as an escape.
[edit] Meia-lua Pulada
The Meia-lua Pulada is a onehanded au, that is somewhat tilted towards the other player. You use the opposite hand of the way you are doing the au to stand on, and the last leg to leave the ground is the kicking leg. It is very important that the other player is aware of what you are doing, since you cannot stop this kick.
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[edit] Ponteira
Ponteira is the simple front snap-kick with the ball of the foot. It is performed by lifting the knee and quickly extending the leg with toes pulled back while tilting the torso slightly backwards to strike the opponent in the abdomen, chest or face. Contrary to the Benção this is intended as a hard and fast striking kick.
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[edit] Queixada
Pronounced "kay-shah-dah", this move is one of the most commonly used of the basic kicks in contemporary regional. To execute with the right leg, one begins in mid-ginga stance, with the left leg back and the right forward. From this position, step slightly to the left with the right leg, shifting body weight onto the forward (right) leg while the body faces left. Immediately bring the left leg forward, crossing it behind the right while beginning to throw body weight forward to gain momentum. When the body weight is fully resting on the left leg, release the right leg, kicking it in a large, sweeping arc to the right, keeping the leg straight throughout. When the kick has been completed, the capoeirista is now in mid-ginga stance, except now with the right leg back and the left forward.
Throughout this move one must always remember to guard his or her face using the thick part of the forearms (as is done in all capoeira moves). Reverse all directions (left-right and vice versa) in order to execute a queixada with the left leg.
[edit] Raiz
A raiz is a type of kick used in contemporary regional. It could be described as a sideswipe with less rotation, so the practitioner lands on the rear leg from the take off instead of the kicking leg. However, in terms of tricking, the raiz is not a kick, but rather an evasive move aimed to avoid an attack toward the legs. The set-up for the raiz is exactly like the 540 kick, but the technique required for a successful raiz is similar to a Double Leg. In starting this move, the practitioner turns slightly sideways at the waist with the arm-swing motion. once the set-up is accomplished, the first leg is thrown straight up while having the head thrown back. this motion causes the practitioner's back to become parallel to the ground. The first leg travels around like a Double Leg and the second leg trails behind it. The first leg lands first on the ground and the second leg lags behind. The second leg should not be rushed, but rather be relaxed and let it fall by itself.
[edit] S-Dobrado
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The S-Dobrado is the generic name for a series of motions that takes a capoeirista from a low position to whip one leg across the floor in a half circle, then kick up his legs and invert on to his hands and then land back on his feet and stand. The S refers to shape traced by the motion of the leg which leads the move. It is used as a transitional move and there's many variations of the S-Dobrado. A basic S-Dobrado can start from a Negativa, whip the straight leg around in a half circle to face the other direction, kick up into a Macaco. Another variation involves going from Corta Capim, then kicking up into Macaco. While inverted, the capoeirista can Au, or stop and do a Bananeira, or even sink down into a Queda De Rins. It is a very versatile technique for a capoeirista.
[edit] Vôo-do-Morçego
Literally translated as the "Flight of the bat". This is a flying kick done sideways with both legs. It is executed virtually in the same manner as a dropkick; however, the knees are drawn back in after making contact and one lands on their feet. It would be ridiculous to perform this in the same way as pro wrestlers since landing on the ground would injure the capoerista more than the kick. Since it is an aerial attack, balance and control are sacrificed for raw power. As with any attack, the effectiveness of this attack depends on the timing, weight, and body mass. It was a very popular attack in past times, but it is rarely seen in rodas today.
[edit] Hand and arm strikes
Jogo de Braços or "the game of the arm and hand". Traditionally, hand strikes were rarely used in capoeira, the mythological reasoning behind this being that the shackles and chains of the slaves prevented this. Even if this is so, punches, elbows, and slaps have always existed in street rodas all around Brazil. Today, this game of the arm and hand is seen more in the Capoeira Angola rodas. Some players attempt to distract or fascinate their opponent by the way they wave their arms and hands. This jogo or game represents a swinging and waving of hands to diminish any perception of an attack and lower the other players guard. [2]
[edit] Asfixiante
While the literal translation of this is based on suffocation or rather an act of it, it is really just a punch. Based on its name, the target may have originally been the throat instead of the face.
[edit] Cutelo
The Cutelo is a knife hand attack. It is applied in the same way as the generic karate chop usually to the face or temple. This is also a very "old school" attack done by older mestres.
[edit] Cotovelada
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The cotovelada is an elbow strike usually from outside to inside. In all forms of martial arts, range plays a very important role. When two capoeristas are playing a close aggressive game it would be foolish to throw a kick or punch at such a close range. The cotovelada is a quick surprise attack when things get too close.
[edit] Dedeira
An attack to the eyes that reveals the streetfighting origins of capoeira. It is rarely executed in rodas today because the harm it can cause. It is an eyepoke with the index and middle finger of the hand. This attack was usually done to disorientate the target for a quick escape.
[edit] Galopante
The galopante is more of a slap than a punch. The capoeirista strikes the side of the opponents face with his open hand in a swinging motion. The galopante is not meant to cause much damage to the opponent, but is often used as a distraction, or to tell the opponent that his guard is too open.
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[edit] Godeme
Backhand strike, normally to the face. The hand can made into a fist making it a backfist or done openhanded as a slap. When swinging, the arms are relaxed making the strike faster and the sting more painful. The godeme is obviously an aggressive attack.
[edit] Telefone
An attack with both hands slapping the opponent's ears at the same time. This attack is used rarely in the roda as it is considered too aggressive. The telefone is very painful and disorientating because of the sudden burst of air entering the ear canal. It is very possible for this attack, if done in a malicious way, to cause permanent damage to the eardrum. Its name is a use of wordplay based on a telephone call.
[edit] Head butts
[edit] Arpão de Cabeça
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[edit] Cabeçada
The Cabeçada (pronounced: ka-be-SA-da, lit.: head butt) is an offensive movement of Capoeira in which the attacker pushes the opponent with his head or forehead. Generally a cabeçada is performed when the opponent is executing an open au (cartwheel) but can be performed against any move where the belly of an opponent is exposed.
[edit] Escorumelo
This is a less playful headbutt that moves in an upward direction. The head goes under the attack and comes up hitting the bottom of the chin. This gives it the same application as an uppercut combined with the weight of the entire body rising along with the head.
[edit] Takedowns
Takedowns are normally considered a bit aggressive in capoeira, and attempting a takedown might be seen as a test of an opponent's skills. However, the frequency of takedowns in the roda varies from group to group. One situation where takedowns are common, is during the Batizado ceremony. This is when the Mestre (Master) gives the new students their first belt, or the senior students their next belt according to their progress in capoeira. In such a ceremony, the mestre(s) will try to take his students down, sometimes several times during a game.
Due to the emphasis on kicking, the most common takedowns in capoeira are sweeps, but there are also takedowns employing the hands, arms, legs or shoulders to push, lift or throw the opponent to the ground.
[edit] Açoite-de-Braço
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[edit] Arrastão
Classic double leg takedown. The capoeirista grabs the opponent behind the knees and pulls/lifts while pushing the opponent backwards with the shoulder, driving him to the ground. While seen as a double leg takedown, in many situations it will change to a single leg takedwon. Ironically in the evolution of things, this move is usually countered with a sprawl or even a guillotine choke depending on the school or academy. Many times this move opens up the eyes to those who see it as only a recreational "dance".
[edit] Banda
Banda is a sweep kick, the objective of which is to pull one of the opponent's feet making him lose his balance and fall. It is performed from a standing position.
- Banda de Costa
A defensive counter-attack performed against a kick. The opponent's kick is caught on the biceps and trapped by lifting the arm while holding on to the leg. While catching the leg one must protect the face with the opposite hand. From here one can either lift the opponent's leg straight up to make him/her fall backwards or take a step forward and sweep the opponent's other leg with the feet.
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- Banda por Dentro
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[edit] Boca de Calça
A takedown executed by grabbing the opponent's pant legs or ankles and pulling.
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- Boca de Calça de Costas
An version of the Boca de Calça that involves turning your back, reaching between your legs, and pulling the other player down by his ankles or cuffs. It is usually done crouching under a kick and pulling the supporting ankle of the leg not extended through the capoeirista's leg. This is not as easy as it sounds because of the timing involved. Many who see this coming would go for a RNC by hopping onto the capoeirista's back. A dangerous counter to this is a jump backwards ensuring the person applying the choke receives the blunt force of the ground.
[edit] Cruz
("The cross") This couterattack is initiated in response to a kick, such as a bençao. The defending player steps aside in order to allow the other player's leg to fully stretch in front of him. Then the defending player steps back into his original position in an upward movement with both arms at a right angle with his body to form a cross. Thus the outstretched leg will land on his forearm or shoulder, leaving the attacking player with one leg in the air and exposed to a banda for instance.
[edit] Negativa Derrubando
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[edit] Negativa with a Tesoura
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[edit] Rasteira
Rasteira is a movement used to sweep or pull an opponent's leg in response to a kick. The capoeirista dodges the kick, hooks the opponent's standing foot with his own foot and pulls. The rasteira allows the capoeirista to use the muscles in the torso as well as his body weight, making it a much more powerful move than a banda. Rasteiras are usually used when medium-high kicks are in motion. e.g. Opponent uses armada, you rasteira on the inside leg which in turn will make your opponent fall.
[edit] Tesoura
Tesoura literally means "scissors", usually involving wrapping one leg over the front of the opponent's body near the stomach, and the other behind the legs at knee height, and then twisting one's own body applying pressure on the other person's vulnerable point so as to make them fall over. It is performed from the floor, usually using two hands, but one hand can be used for support while the other can be used to further destabilise the other person and push their upper body backwards.
- Tesoura-de-Frente
A variation of the Tesoura (scissors) that targets the legs instead of the torso. Many times after faking a high attack, the capoeirista will move in low, hooking his inside leg to the front of his opponent's shin and his other leg to the inner thigh trapping the leg at the knee. With a small amount of effort, the capoeirista turns toward his opponent using the trapped knee as a lever, knocking the opponent off balance. The end result is the capoeirista on all fours with his feet and hands touching the ground in a resting Adho Mukha Svanasana position staring down at the person on the ground he just sweep. He has many options of either attacking with a knee strike to the face or an au to escape. This move requires a high level finesse and timing because the hands are never used.
[edit] Tombo-de-Ladeira
Meaning the Tumbling Ladder, AKA, João Pequeno (named for Mestre João Pequeno who is known for making the move popular). It is a kick out of an Au where one of the legs comes down as an axe kick. It can also be performed from Rolê position (Queda de Três). It is most effective when the opponent's head is low to the ground.
[edit] Vingativa
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A low takedown that involves stepping forward and trapping the back legs of an opponent that is in a side stance. The capoeirista also protects his face with his elbow. Once the lead leg of the capoeirista has trapped the leg of the opponent, he shifts the weight in his hips forward and up. If the contact is maintained with the legs the other player then he should be thrown up and away. It should be noted that although this move originally came from batuque, it has similar appearances as some throws/sweeps in Baguazhang.
[edit] Floeiros
Floreios can refer to two things: a) The complex movements in the ginga of capoeira angola used as feints, stylistic variations, etc... b) Acrobatic movements in contemporary regional, sometimes in capoeira angola, that aren't generally considered offensive or defensive in a game. These include:
[edit] Folha Seca
Known as a gainer in tricking is essentially a backflip while walking forward.
[edit] Pião de Mão
Hand spin
[edit] Pião de Cabeça
Head spin
[edit] Mortal
Either a front or back flip.
[edit] Mariposa
Butterfly kick
[edit] Au Sem Mão
An au performed without the hands touching the floor, an aerial cartwheel.
[edit] Footnotes
- ^ a b Nestor Capoeira (2003). The Little Capoeira Book, Revised Edition, Berkeley, California: North Atlantic Books. ISBN 1-55643-440-5.
- ^ Nestor Capoeira(2002) Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game, Revised Ed. North Atlantic Books. pg 30ISBN 1-55643-404-9.
[edit] External links
- The Capoeira techniques in video at the AKBAN-wiki
- Capoeira Videos technique by technique
- Capoeira mania(movement of capoeira)
- Comprehensive set of videos
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