Capoeira - The Movements |
ginga (jin-ga)
meaning: to sway
This is the basic continuous movement of Capoeira from which all other movements stem |
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esquiva (es-key-va)
meaning : to dodge
rather than blocking movements with force, Capoeiristas use a range of escapes and dodges to avoid the opponents movements |
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resistencia(hes-is-ten-see-a)
Another evasive technique in Capoeira |
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queda de rim(keda de heen)
meaning : falling on the kidney
An escaping movement often used to dodge turning kicks, also used as a linking movement on the ground |
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negativa(nega-chi-va)
is similar to esquiva but closer to the ground |
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au bananeira
(ah-oo ban-nan-nair-ra)
meaning : The body makes the shape 'A' and 'U' while doing au, Bananeira means banana tree, which is the shape the body makes upside down
Au is similar to a cartwheel, Bananeira a hand balance. This movement combines the two elements. It is shown here with the head on the floor. |
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au batendo
(ah-oo bat-ten-doh)
meaning:a type of hitting au
This movement is used to attack and create distance |
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martelo (mar-tel-o)
meaning: hammer
this is a front kick |
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meia-lua de compasso
(may-a loo-a de com-pas-o)
meaning: half moon of the compass
this is one of the main ground turning kicks executed low, with the hands on the floor |
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