{"id":905,"date":"2016-12-16T20:50:50","date_gmt":"2016-12-16T17:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paulista.kiev.ua\/capoeira-technique\/?lang=en"},"modified":"2022-10-25T23:28:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T20:28:31","slug":"capoeira-technique","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paulista.kyiv.ua\/en\/capoeira-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"Techniques"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Capoeira techniques<\/h1>\n<p>We\u2019re offering a video tutorial with basic capoeira elements. But new kicks, takedowns, moves and acrobatic are better to study under the guidance of a    <a href=\"http:\/\/paulista.kiev.ua\/?page_id=33\">professional trainer<\/a>. So here you can get a rough idea about the elements and how they should look like.<\/p>\n<h2>Basic kicks<\/h2>\n<p>You can find more information about basic kicks below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"row text-left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Meia-lua de frente<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EkfAanZmfXM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nMeia Lua de Frente (Front Half Moon) is an outside-inside crescent kick. This kick involves using the hips to generate enough force to bring the foot of the kicking leg across the face of the player. The back leg in the base position goes up and in a crescent towards their opponent to the side. The striking surface is the inner part of the foot.  At the same time your arms can do some reversing.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Martelo<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xJKnJdBV-w0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt literally means &#8220;hammer&#8221;. The kick starts from the base position. Turn the front foot towards the kick, bring the back leg bent at the knee up. The force of the kick sets parallel to the ground. The striking surface is the foot or lower leg.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Meia-lua de compasso<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oOxOOASpfZs\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a roundhouse kick with a back leg with reliance on the arms. The meia-lua de compasso is very unique, with the player twisting their arms down between their legs and twisting their hips to kick out in a wide arc. The weight is put on the front leg, the striking leg is straight. You kick with your heel holding the foot parallel to the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Armada<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NjjevkOhBQM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe kick starts from the base position. First, you spin your body standing on the front leg towards the kick direction. The weight is put on the front leg, the hips and shoulders are spun till you face another player while the arms are up to protect from punches or other kicks. The striking surface is usually the outside blade of the kicking foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Meia-lua de compasso solta<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YN7MYnTnSvE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe difference from meia-lua de compasso is that you place only one hand on the floor while the other one protects your head or blocks sweeps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Chapa de frente<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4vik1ttVISU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a straight push kick from the base position. In a standing position you throw one leg to the opponent aiming his\/her chest or stomach. The front leg is turned towards the kick. The striking surface is the sole of the foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Bens\u00e3o<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oFoeFhoagMM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt is a straight forward frontal push kick from the base position. The striking surface is the whole foot. It\u2019s aimed at the abdominal or chest area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Gancho<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_XkzppEEY4E\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>It is a deceptive attack that starts off in the same way as a martelo or roundhouse kick, but it has a reversed direction. The kick is performed by bending the leg at the knee. The striking surface is the heel or the foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Ponteira<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3vLKHCt25iU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s a straight kick with the back leg from the base position. The striking surface is the front part of the foot. It\u2019s aimed the abdominal area of an opponent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Queixada direta<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Nj87HoQb6sE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nFirst turn the body into \u201ckebra\u201d position, make a step to the front with the back leg, spin the body towards the kick starting from the head and shoulders. The striking surface is the blade of the kicking foot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Queixada de avan\u00e7o<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eEEezOLSGvM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe difference from Queixada is movig to \u201ckebra\u201d position. You do a long step forward with the back leg to close the distance  while attacking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Basic escapes<\/h2>\n<p>The defense in capoeira is usually based on dodging from the kicks rather than blocking them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row text-left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Cocorinha<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XbfvMAZTTsU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nOne 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 and to the side for support.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Negativa<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r-HlfezuctI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nis used to negate an attack by going low to the ground on one&#8217;s side, with the foot hooking the opponent\u2019s leg, supporting one&#8217;s body weight with the hand, with the upper arm in a location to protect the face.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Negativa de avan\u00e7o<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q3BCw2owcG0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe movement is similar to the previous one, but it\u2019s done with a back leg sub-step forward and changing sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Rasteira em pe<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1yLJTT_R54c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s an escape with hooking the opponent\u2019s front leg.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Rasteira de avan\u00e7o<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vPgeJn5jm4c\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nThe movement is similar to rasteira em pe, but it\u2019s done with a back leg sub-step forward and changing sides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Esquiva lateral<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3tFqWguUnLg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nIt\u2019s an escape aside from roundhouse kicks. One hand is placed on the ground, the other one protects the body which is turned towards the opponent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Esquiva de segunda<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YuhaJBLFVAU\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Going down from the base position by placing one hand on the ground.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Escala com rasteira<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfzCDGT6gdI\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nGoing down, the front leg is at a 45-degree angle to the opponent, supporting one&#8217;s body weight with legs and an arm, the second hand is protecting the head.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Basic floreios<\/h2>\n<p>Floreios (port. Floreios &#8211; decorations) \u2013 are acrobatic elements in capoeira. Floreios are typically used to show physical capabilities of the players and add more beauty to a game. Unlike kicks and escapes, there is no canonical variant of any acrobatic stunt, there are many variations of the same movements.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row text-left\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Au<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_FpyJPgP-jQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAu is more generally known as a cartwheel. It differs a bit from the traditional cartwheel because of their different intentions. The only one requirement while doing it is fixing eyes on an opponent (not on the floor like in gymnastics)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Au por cima<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Cw1u4G-zB84\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAu por cima is a back cartwheel (also named \u201cArabic front wheel\u201d). While doing it the pelvis and the body should be turned up (while doing a regular cartwheel the body is turned \u201cto the side\u201d).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Au agulha<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/u20xIj3VzHc\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAu agulha is a cartwheel with a turn and simultaneous putting feet on the floor.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Au de role<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Bz-5NUkRWDk\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nAu de role \u2013 is a cartwheel that goes to \u201cescala\u201d position and finishes through a role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>S-dobrado<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/L2uFb1qAkIM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nS-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.<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Parafuso<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oabJm-wm8uM\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nParafuso is a flying kick with two legs, also named armada com martelo as it\u2019s a combined motion of armada and martelo.<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Macaquinho<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xOAB-EC5n4U\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nMacaquinho is similar to a back handspring with the exception of starting with one hand planed behind he capoerista, it is low and starts from a \u201csquatting down\u201d position. It\u2019s a combined motion of an arm swing and a push-off with two legs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-md-6 col-xs-12\"><strong>Bico de papagaio<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RNiuLen9HcY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><br \/>\nBico de papagaio \u2013 a \u201cparrot\u2019s beak\u201d. It\u2019s a one hand balance with the kicking leg next to the head and the other leg is held at the top. There is also f \u201cclosed\u201d variant when both legs are to the body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Capoeira techniques We\u2019re offering a video tutorial with basic capoeira elements. But new kicks, takedowns, moves and acrobatic are better to study under the guidance of a professional trainer. 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