List of Capoeira Techniques
There are a lot of Capoeira moves and techniques. It might be even hard for a beginner to memorize all of them. In any case, it gets easier when they are practiced regularly and especially when playing in the Roda.
According to their execution, the Capoeira techniques can be divided into several groups. Check out each Capoeira move explained in a short video.
Main Capoeira Moves
Ginga | Aú | Balança | Bananeira | Macaco | Negativa | Negativa Angola | Rolê | Ponte
These are the moves that every capoeirista has to learn in order to play the capoeira game.
Defensive Capoeira Moves
Cocorinha | Esquiva de Baixa | Esquiva Lateral
Also called escape moves, in Capoeira, the player uses them to protect from the opponent’s kick or other attacking move.
Capoeira Kicks
Armada | Chapa-de-Costas | Chapa-de-Frente | Queixada
In Capoeira, there are two types of kicks – straight and spinning. Both types are often used in the Roda and are a great way to defeat the opponent.
Capoeira Hand and Arm Strickes
Asfixiante | Cutelo | Cotovelada | Dedeira
Indeed, there are such techniques in Capoeira Martil Art. They can be blocking, offensive or simply showing the opponent take a better look of the game.
Capoeira Head Butts
Arpão de Cabeça | Cabeçada | Escorumelo
There are only three moves that go into this category, but they are highly useful in the game, though.
Capoeira Take Downs
Rasteira | Vingativa | Tesoura de costas | Negativa Regional | Banda
These moves are the best way to take the opponent down on the ground.
In Capoeira-World.com you will find a brief explanation of the most popular capoeira moves. Some of them are explained with vidoes which will be highly useful for new capoeira fighters.
