MOVEMENTS

It is best not to think of Capoeira as a fight when practicing movements, otherwise you will be too rigid. Capoeira movements should flow from one to the next, as in a dance. The Capoeira fight is epitomized by unpredictability, and technique.

Ginga is the base of all movement, in a sense all moves flow from it and into it. Generally a Capoeirista does not block an attack, they flow with it and counter with an attack of their own.

Below are some examples. Click on any of the buttons to watch the capoeira movement.