All 15 Capoeira Leg Techniques

Capoeira Leg Techniques: The Complete Guide to Kicks, Sweeps & Footwork Capoeira looks like a dance — but it moves like a fight. In this video, I break down every major leg technique in capoeira: 9 kicks, 4 sweeps and takedowns, and 3 defensive movements that tie the whole game together. You’ll learn what each technique is, how to throw it, and when to actually use it in a roda or real exchange. 🦵 Kicks (Chutes): Meia Lua de Frente, Armada, Queixada, Meia Lua de Compasso, Martelo, Martelo de Chão, Bênção, Chapa, Ponteira 🔄 Sweeps & Takedowns (Rasteiras): Rasteira, Vassourão, Tesoura/Tesourão, Banda 🛡️ Defensive Footwork: Negativa, Esquiva, Cocorinha If you’re just getting started, don’t try to learn all 15 at once — master Queixada, Esquiva, and Rasteira first. Those three alone will carry you through your first year in the roda. 👊 Like this breakdown? Subscribe for more capoeira technique deep dives, and drop a comment letting me know which move you want a full tutorial on next. #Capoeira #MartialArts #Roda #CapoeiraTraining #ginga