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Skill Trees
Three dimensions of Capoeira mastery
Movimento
Roda
Cultura
Movement & Control
Ginga, esquivas, kicks & acrobatics — foundations of the jogo.
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Ginga
The continuous rocking base movement of capoeira; the foundation of all play.
Practicing
Cocorinha
Low squatting dodge to evade straight kicks.
Learning
Negativa
Grounded low dodge supporting on one hand and leg.
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Esquivas
Family of evasive movements to dodge kicks with control.
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Aú
Cartwheel used to move and escape, keeping eyes on the partner.
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Meia-lua de Frente
Crescent front kick tracing a horizontal arc with the leg.
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Queixada
Outside-in crescent kick with a body turn opening the hips.
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Armada
Spinning crescent kick with the back leg.
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Martelo
Hammer kick — straight leg snap with the knee chamber.
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Benção
Straight push kick, forward and purposeful.
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Chapa
Side stamping kick, low and grounded.
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Rasteira
Low sweep to destabilize the partner's base, timing over power.
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Vingativa
Counter using body weight to unbalance an overcommitted partner.
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Bananeira
Optional
Handstand for balance and body control. Foundational, not mandatory high acrobatics.
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Adaptive Ground Flow
Fluxo no Chão Adaptado
Adaptive
Adaptive alternative to deep ground esquivas, with equivalent recognition. Seated/standing hybrid flow.
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