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Capoeira Moves for Performers
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Cocorinha
A squatting movement used as a defensive strategy to avoid high kicks.
Rabo de Arraia
A spinning kick performed low to the ground, resembling a scorpion's tail.
S-Dobrado
A low, spinning evasive maneuver around one's axis, keeping the body close to the ground for defense.
Bananeira
A handstand used for both offensive and defensive maneuvers, allowing different angles of attack.
Armada
A powerful spinning kick that goes all the way around, using both momentum and full body rotation.
Chapa
A straight kick aimed at the body, often used to keep an opponent at distance.
Meia-lua de Frente
A semi-circular kick performed with the lead leg, aimed at the opponent's head.
Chapa de Costas
A reverse side kick performed by turning one's back on the opponent before kicking.
Meia-lua de Compasso
A sweeping round kick that starts from the back, using the heel with a full-bend of the body.
Martelo
A roundhouse kick using the top of the foot, usually aimed at the head or torso.
Aú
A cartwheel in Capoeira, which is characterized by its weight shifts and use to evade attacks.
Resistência
A defensive squatting position with one hand on the floor, used to evade kicks and set up counter-attacks.
Macaco
A flip kick that uses the momentum of a backward hand-supported somersault.
Queixada
A spinning kick performed with the rear leg, targeting the opponent's face or upper body.
Ginga
The fundamental movement in Capoeira, involving a rhythmic back and forth movement, keeping the player mobile and prepared.
Ponte
A bridge position used for evasion or as a transitional movement.
Tesoura
A takedown technique using a scissor motion with the legs to bring the opponent down.
Role
A tactical roll used to escape or transition between moves in Capoeira.
Bênção
A frontal push kick used to control the opponent's distance or unbalance them.
Vingativa
A takedown move that involves wrapping the leg around the opponent and bringing them to the ground.
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