22' Capoeira Flashcards
1
Q
What is the parallela in Capoeira?
A
Parallel Kick, where you step forward and are in parallel and do an axe kick.
2
Q
What is “groove” in Capoeira?
A
Jenga, the basic step
3
Q
What is dodge in Capoeira?
A
Esquiva. Its like a crouch dodge with head turned away to move away from / with movement. Also seems to flow into a side jump away
4
Q
What is a forward axe kick? What variations are there?
A
Jenga normal, then shift bakc leg into “horse stance” facing 90 degrees away, then bring inbody.
Bonus points, when you cross legs for moment before kick, can open chest away to create extra torsion, and then bring arm bacck right after kick.
5
Q
Concept: Attitude in class for something new (sing)
A
Fake it till you make it, make weird sounds, oh ah eh.
