List of Capoeira Techniques

List Of Capoeira Techniques

Capoeira has a variety of different techniques that make use of the hands, feet, legs, arms and head. Both kicks, punches and takedowns are among the offensive movements, but the emphasis is normally on kicking. Because of the appearance of many techniques, they are often mistaken for dancing or acrobatic maneuvers. However, while capoeira has some quite impressive, acrobatic signature moves, many of the basic techniques in capoeira are similar to those found in other martial arts.

Different groups may use different names for the same techniques, or use the same name for different techniques.

Read more about List Of Capoeira Techniques:  Hand and Arm Strikes, Takedowns, Floreios

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