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Capoeira, like all other dances, is inherently a cardio exercise. Since capoeira requires a substantial training time, one can expect improvement in stamina..
STAMINA
STRENGTH
Cyclical in all sense, the process of learning backlips and various kicks builds up strength and agility. With this new found dexterity, one would be able to proceed to learn moves of greater diiculty.
THE LIST
BASIC MOVES
G I N G A / / N E G AT I VA / / R O L E / / A U
GINGA
Video for this move is available here.
This move is the foundation to the rest of capoeira. It allows you to constantly be on the move, measure up your opponent and keeping in time with the music like you would in a dance.
Stand in a half-squat position as shown in the picture. Keep you arms at shoulder height.
Move your left leg to the back, and keep both legs bent.
Move parallel to the rst position, and move the left leg to the back. Keep your arms up.
Do not cross your legs (the path) to prevent losing balance as a result.
NEGATIVA
Video for this move is available here.
1. Perform three gingas to get into momentum. 2. After that, when both feet are parallel, turn 90 degress. 3. Bending one leg and keeping the other straight, as shown in the picture, go down. 4. Your arm should be covering/protecting your face.
ROLE
Video for this move is available here.
Role is like a roll on the loor, but with only the hands and feet touching the ground, and sometimes the head. It is oten used ater ground movements like Negativa as above, to get up from the ground and back into the Ginga position.
After 2 gingas, go into a negativa, only this time, raise your arm above your head.
Turn and allow the outstretched arm to touch the oor. Look between your legs while you do so.
AU
Au is like a cartwheel, but the player will be able to see the opponent during the motion. One of the most important skills of capoeira, it cannot be treated lightly, as it can be used to dodge or lee attacks from the opposing player, to move closer to the other player or to simply confuse the player by moving about. As such, this move is much more important than learning new ighting techniques, for it can be used as a strategy to be beat the opposing player.
Perform 3 gingas, place one hand on the ground. It should be inline / parallel to your feet.
Push with one leg, and lift the other up. Lay the other hand down for support.
You should land parallel / in the same line, so that you can return to a ginga.
// IN THE NEXT ISSUE More infomation about what to wear and basic kicks will be discussed. Meanwhile, practice these capoeira moves with free music available here. More capoeira moves, videos and music available at Capoeira Moves.
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