Advanced Capoeira Moves
Learn some great tips and techniques on how to do Capoeira, the Brazilian form of martial arts in this free self defense video series.
Series Summary
Capoeira is the Brazilian martial art that evolved in the colonial period. There are two common styles of Capoeira known as “Angola” and “regional.” This type of fighting has a mixed origin, believed to have been created in Africa or in Brazil. A large group of competitors form a circle and take turns playing instruments, singing and sparring one-on-one in the center of the circle. The music that is integrated into Capoeira varies from slow to fast tempo and can be historic stories, silly songs, or songs of inspiration. The fighting styles of Capoeira do not focus on hurting the opponent, but rather the skill of your own fighting style. Capoeira competitors show movement but do not complete an attack to show their advanced level of skill.In this series of fun and instructional videos, you can learn how to fight in the Capoeira style. Get an expert’s introduction to traditional Capoeira in this series of expert interviews. Watch our expert demonstrate the different instruments and moves that are associated with this type of fighting. See the various acrobatic moves and learn the names of each one. You will learn to defend yourself against another Capoeira attacker with various attacks, defense and combination moves demonstrated in these videos.
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How To Do Au Giratoria
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Giratoria is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Macaquinho
Learn tips and advice on what a Macaquinho is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Bananera
Learn tips and advice on what a Bananera is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do Au Batido
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Batido is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do An Estuprado
Learn tips and advice on what an Estuprado is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Macaco
Learn tips and advice on what a Macaco is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do Au Chibata
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Chibata is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Negativa Au Giratoria
Learn tips and advice on what a Negativa Au Giratoria is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Cintura
Learn tips and advice on what a Cintura is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do Au Sem Mao
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Sem Mao is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Meia Lua Queda de Rins
Learn tips and advice on what a Meia Lua Queda de Rins is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do Au Cortado
Learn tips and advice on what an Au Cortado is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Tesoura
Learn tips and advice on what a Tesoura is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
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How To Do A Parafuso
Learn tips and advice on what a Parafuso is and how to do it in this free Capoeira self defense video.
