Description:

The macaco is an acrobatic movement, very similar to a backflip but very close to the ground. It is used to avoid an opponent, move towards or against the opponent – add flow to your jogo.

Instructions:

1. Lower your body down into a low crouch and place one hand on the floor directly behind your back.
2. Throw your other hand over your body while jumping off with both feet.
3. While starting your jump look at the direction you want to move to.
4. While passing into a handstand position place your second hand on the floor as well.
5. Place both feet on the floor returning in a low crough position and then stand up.

Description:

Ginga is the fundamental move of capoeira.

It prepares the capoerista for doing any other movement -offensive, defensive- / the player moves around constantly in order to confuse or avoid the opponent, keeps the flow and moves according to the berimbau and the rhythm played at the specific moment.

Instructions:

1. Start with legs in parallel position
2. Place one leg back and straight while having the opposite side’s hand in front of your face for protection. The other leg will be bent forward and the other hand open at the side
3. Go back to parallel position
4. Repeat the move but in the opposite position