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The Little Capoeira Book. Blue Snake Books. ISBN 9781583941980. Desch-Obi, M. Thomas J. (2008). Fighting for Honor: The History of African Martial Art Traditions in the Atlantic World. Columbia: University of South Carolina Press. ISBN 978-1-57003-718-4. Taylor, Gerard (2012). Capoeira 100: An Illustrated Guide to the Essential Movements and ...
Capoeira (Portuguese pronunciation: [kapuˈe(j)ɾɐ]) is a Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality.. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.
Armada (armed) or meia lua de costas [1] (back crescent) is a back crescent kick in capoeira. It is a very quick 360° spin kick delivered with the outside edge of the kicking foot. [2] Meia lua de costas is a traditional kick of capoeira Angola [3] and one of the basic capoeira kicks. [4] This kick may pose a learning curve for beginners. [5]
In capoeira, the cartwheel belongs to set of unexpected movements that disorient opponents, disrupt their balance, and may even open their guard. The cartwheel can be a versatile move for both offense and evasion. Upside-down techniques, like the "au", enhance a capoeirista's unpredictability and movement options. [1]
The Little Capoeira Book. Blue Snake Books. ISBN 9781583941980. Taylor, Gerard (2012). Capoeira 100: an Illustrated Guide to the Essential Movements and Techniques. Columbia: Blue Snake Books. ISBN 9781583941768. Sharp, Clint (2022). Capoeira: The Ultimate Guide to Capoeira Movements and Techniques for Beginners (Mix Martial Arts ...
Meia lua is considered one of the first capoeira kicks to learn. It is the foundation for others crescent kicks in capoeira, such as armada or meia-lua de costas (back crescent) or queixada, which is like the inverse of a meia lua de frente. [4] Front crescent (or outside crescent) kick is seen in various martial arts.
Rasteira is a foot sweep technique in capoeira, which usually counters high kicks. [1] It is one of the fundamental techniques in traditional capoeira. [2]Rasteiras are quick, unexpected moves that can disrupt the opponent's balance. [1]
Aú batido (cartwheel kick) is a traditional capoeira cartwheel kick, known under various names in breakdancing, MMA and other disciplines. The cartwheel kick originated as a combat kick, but has become very popular as an acrobatic decoration (floreio). This is likely the most photographed capoeira move. [1]