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 »
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 »
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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 »