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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 ...
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Aerial cartwheel in capoeira. Aú sem mão (cartwheel without hands) is the name for aerial cartwheel in capoeira. This astonishing acrobatic move is used solely to showcase skills and add excitement to the game. Its advantage lies in its forward-facing execution, allowing players to seamlessly incorporate it into the game without a run-up.
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]
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.
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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]
A capoeira roda in Farroupilha Park, Porto Alegre, Brazil (2007) Roda ( Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈʁɔdɐ] - wheel or circle) is the circular formation within which participants perform in any of several African and Afro-Brazilian dance art forms, such as engolo , capoeira , maculelê and samba de roda .