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In capoeira, parafuso is an aerial spinning kick whose name means screw or drill in Portuguese. The movement is commonly described as a sequence that combines an armada, a spinning kick, with a martelo, a striking kick delivered during the rotation. It therefore requires the practitioner to generate...
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Spectacular spinning kick acclaimed for speed, aerial coordination, and martial performance appeal.
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The macaco is a capoeira movement that begins from a low crouch and uses a backward hand placement to send the hips over the head. The practitioner passes through a brief hand-supported inversion before landing on the feet, usually with one hand touching down before the other. It is part of capoeira...
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Distinctive ground-origin backflip valued for flow, creativity, and authentic capoeira application.
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Ginga is the foundational movement in capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It is a continuous, rhythmic rocking motion in which the practitioner moves back and forth, alternating the base leg while maintaining a sway that keeps them in constant mo...
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Defining foundation of capoeira, carrying immense cultural importance, strategic depth, rhythm, and stylistic identity.
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In capoeira, the aú is a cartwheel-like movement in which the practitioner moves sideways while supporting the body on the hands. It is used to change position, evade an attack, enter or leave an exchange, and connect other movements. Unlike a purely gymnastic cartwheel, the aú is performed within c...
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Foundational capoeira movement integrating evasion, rhythm, adaptability, and deep cultural significance.
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The macaco is a dynamic acrobatic movement utilized in the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira. To perform the move, a practitioner crouches low, places one hand on the ground, and swings both legs over their head to execute a flipping or back-salto motion. It was historically developed by enslav...
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Expressive capoeira inversion combining mobility, evasion, and acrobatics, with broad stylistic recognition.
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S-Dobrado is an acrobatic movement utilized in the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira, named for the shape the body forms during execution. The technique typically begins from a low squatting position, followed by planting one or both hands on the ground to dynamically swing the legs through the...
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Complex, fluid capoeira transition respected for coordination and deceptive movement, though less universally recognized.
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The Aú is a foundational acrobatic cartwheel movement utilized in capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and combat. Unlike a standard gymnastic cartwheel, the capoeira Aú is performed with a distinct focus on fluidity, spatial awareness, and maintaining...
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Fundamental capoeira cartwheel valued for continuous awareness, adaptability, and cultural importance rather than extreme difficulty.
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Only the Strong is a 1993 American martial arts film starring Mark Dacascos. It follows a former soldier who returns to Miami and begins teaching capoeira at a troubled school, where he confronts a violent criminal organization. The film is distinguished by its focus on capoeira as the central fight...
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