Below is a guide to the Capoeira Moves and Maneuvers that we have learned so far in Professor Bocao's classes.
| Kicks | ||
| Name | Description | |
| Mei Lua de Frente | Inside front crescent kick | |
| Queixada | Outside front crescent kick | |
| Martelo | Roundhouse kick | |
| Mei Lua de Compasso | Spinning kick, with both hands on the floor | |
| Armada | Spinning kick, hands high | |
| Bencao | Front push kick | |
| Chapa de costas | Backwards 'mule' kick | |
| Esporao | Side kick | |
| Spinning Side Kick | ||
| Joelhada | Knee Strike | |
| Chapeu de Couro | Figure of 8 type kick | |
| Chapeu de Couro 2 feet | Kick up and over with both feet | |
| Chulipa | Flicking front kick | |
| Queixada de calcanhar | Side heel kick | |
| Ponteira | Front kick | |
| Queda de rins | Low kick from 'kidney' stance | |
| Pantana | Turning upward striking kick | |
| Rabo de arraia | Spinning Kick | |
| Other Strikes | ||
| Name | Description | |
| Cabecada | Head butt | |
| Galopante | Slap | |
| Godeme | Elbow Strike | |
| Palma | Palm Strike | |
| Dodges, Blocks and Escapes | ||
| Name | Description | |
| Au | Cartwheel | |
| Guarda baxia | Low guarded stance | |
| Guarda Media | Middle guarded stance | |
| Guarda Alto | High guarded stance | |
| Role | A low roll | |
| Negativa | Low dodging move | |
| Ponte | 'bridge' dodge | |
| Palma | Slapping block | |
| Giro ou Arpao | A full spin with wide arms | |
| Take-downs | ||
| Name | Description | |
| Rasteira | Leg Sweep | |
| Rasteira em Pe | Standing Leg Sweep | |
| Tesuro de frente | Scissors take-down | |
| Tesuro de frente invertido | Scissors take-down | |
| Tesuro de costa | Scissors take-down | |
| Tesuro de costa Invertido | Scissors take-down | |
| Cruz | Take down | |
| Vingativa | Take down | |
| Arrastao | Pulling take down | |
| Boca de Calca | Pulling take down | |
| Desequilibrante | Take down | |
| Banda | Leg Sweep | |
Professor Bocao has mentioned in class, that there are over 200 movements in Filhos de Bimba capoeira regional, so the list above is very much an introduction, and beginners list. Come along to a class if you want to know more.
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