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The method was developed by Israeli athlete and trainer Ido Portal, who said that his method draws on his 15 years of Capoeira practice. Some of his modifications of the Afro-Brazilian art include touching the ground with the buttocks and back, which is not usually considered good technique in Capoeira. [5]
In Capoeira Angola, the ginga is more expressive and individualistic, while in Capoeira Regional the ginga has a more structured and defensive look. Most Capoeira regional academies teach the ginga in the same way until the student advances to a certain level and begins to develop their own expressive and comfortable way of using it. [17]
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]
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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]
Rabo de arraia is very old capoeira technique, which was very popular in capoeira carioca [3] and capoeira Angola. [4] The same technique is found in African martial art engolo, the ancestral art of capoeira. The position is similar to the scorpion pose in yoga, but in capoeira it primarily serves as a kick.
Chapa de costas (back plate) is a back push kick in capoeira, and one of the few principal capoeira's kicks. [1] It is also basic kick in African martial art engolo, the forerunner of capoeira. [2] Chapa de costas is typical kick of capoeira Angola. [3] This "malicious" kick is similar to chapa de frente, applied from the back to the opponent. [4]
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