A butterfly kick or horse kick (xuànzi, circle) is a kick featured within many disciplines of martial arts, but originally practiced in Chinese martial arts, in particular modern Wushu. It is so named because as the legs reach the apex of their arc the arms are stretched out, leaving all limbs extended in a... more »
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, sports, and music. It was created in Brazil mainly by descendants of African slaves with Brazilian native influences, probably beginning in the 16th century. It is known by quick and complex moves, using mainly power kicks and quick leg sweeps, with some... more »
The batizado (baptism) is a ceremonial roda where new students will get recognized as capoeiristas and earn their first graduation. Also more experienced students may go up in rank, depending on their skills and capoeira culture. Students enter the roda against a high-ranked capoeirista (a teacher or master) and normally the game ends with... more »
Chamada means ‘call’ and can happen at any time during a roda where the rhythm angola is being played. It happens when one player, usually the more advanced one, calls his or her opponent to a dance-like ritual. The opponent then approaches the caller and meets him or her to walk side by side.... more »
The Roda is a circle formed by capoeiristas and capoeira musical instruments, where every participant sings the typical songs and claps their hands following the music. Two capoeiristas enter the roda and play the game according to the style required by the musical instruments rhythm. The game finishes when one of the musicians holding... more »
Volta ao mundo means “around the world”. The volta ao mundo takes place after an exchange of movements has reached a conclusion, or after there has been a disruption in the harmony of the game. In either of these situations, one player will begin walking around the perimeter of the circle, and the other... more »
In this video the American champions and South American martial arts exhibit in their most powerful kicks in a scientific test to show their true power. You will find out which Martial Art has the most devastating kick among Taekwondo, Capoeira, Muay Thai... more »
The Hook kick (in Korean, huryeo chagi or golcho chagi, in Japanese ushiro mawashi geri) strikes with the heel from the side (or flat of the foot in sparring). It is executed similar to a side kick. However, the kick is intentionally aimed slightly off target in the direction of the kicking foot’s toes.... more »
Learn how to do the basic armada switch to au capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques. Expert Nate... more »
Learn how to do the basic au capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from martial arts expert Nate... more »
Learn how to do the basic esquiva capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from our martial arts expert Nate... more »
Learn how to do the basic passa pe capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from martial arts expert Nate... more »
Learn how to do the basic pisao capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from our martial arts expert. Expert: Nate... more »
Learn how to do the basic quexada capoeira move in this free Brazilian martial arts video with beginner capoeira techniques from martial arts expert Nate... more »
Several kicks may be called a scissor kick, involving swinging out the legs to kick multiple targets or using the legs to take down an opponent. The popularized version of a scissor kick is, while lying down, or jumping, the kicker brings both legs to both sides of the opponent’s legs or to their... more »