My TOP 10 Must Learn Capoeira Moves

This is a small guide/tutorial on how to do and perform some capoeira exercises.
The Following is my recommended top 10 capoeira moves you must learn to perfection, they are fundamentals in order to have a good capoeira base, however these exercises only represent my personal view and advice.
These exercises do not represent the entire capoeira community all groups have their own techniques and philosophies also names of moves might change from group to group.
Important note: Before attempting to learn Capoeira you should seek profesional help Could be a Capoeira Master or a qualified teacher with ten proper aval from his respective Master, Capoeira is a serious discipline that involves tradition and history and fundamentals, these are passed from Master to student and so on.
Lets get to work.
1. GINGA Is the most important move, Ginga is the fight stand for Capoeira, it develops body control in both sides of the body.
2. ARMADA Is an spinning technique that with the right control is a great kick to lure the opponent into a most efficient Capoeira kick.
3. QUEIXADA Is a kick that focus on breaking the opponent momentum by changing the direction of the body, it's aimed to hit the chin, however is not a power kick but is great to lure as well.
4. AU is the base for all the acrobatics in capoeira, also a great movement to get out of trouble.
5. MEIA LUA RABO DE ARRAIA Is one of the most powerful kicks in Capoeira, it's power comes from the full body rotation while aiming to hit with the heel, there are a few other variations of this kick that can increase the power of it, so be careful when throwing these in the roda.
6.BENÇAO Power push kick, excellent for a straight forward attack, doing it proper can kick someone out of the roda.
7. RASTEIRA DE FRENTE Excellent counter attack technique it also great at getting you out of trouble while being attack by the opponent.
You can also use it as a way to move around the roda.
8. PARADA DE MAOS (BANANEIRA) This type of handstand represents the plantain plantations, is simulates the plant. Also great for showing off handstand control.
9. MACACO Trademark move of capoeira, also first base for learning more difficult transitions and losing the fear of dropping backwards.
10. XANGO Backhand spring, combining this move with AU can help you increase your body speed when performing difficult moves such as backflips and front-flips.
BONUS - BACKFLIP I put this one as a bonus move, you must have it eventually as a way to round your overall game, having a backflip will help you achieve more hard power jumps.
But it takes time and practice, so if you have good but if you don't eventually you will learn it.
Thats why is a bonus move.
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[@RealRoundTable]

I just went to my first capoeira class today! It's so hard but I love it!!! I can literally feel the blood flowing through my body.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Darius Allen 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

Darius Allen just don't let yourself get caught up in all the politics of capoeira.

[@oabominavelsiridasneves1924]

john doe What do you mean by capoeira politics?

[@robinhoodwasasocialist.1401]

O abominável Siri das Neves I know this applies to my experience with my old group but I've heard other people say this as well: you're value in the eyes of your group and the people you train with is dependent on how much ass you kiss and how involved you are with the group i.e. Fund raising, spending money to go to as many workshops as possible and all in all simply devoting as much time to the group as possible. It becomes almost like a cult.

[@masterchief5437]

Seems like a good peaceful marital arts flow

[@CyberSlaYerAka-NinjaThug]

They say capoeira is just a dance, it's useless as MA, but my friend proved them wrong when he kick swiped the guy in the face. they couldn't even catch him or touch him when he dance fought. kapoeira is the next level Ninjutsu-Teakwando.

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+***CyberSlaYer1204 Aka-NinjaThug*** 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@CyberSlaYerAka-NinjaThug]

Official RAWTRICKS also he trained Krav-maga, Bushido MA's, Crane style Kung Fu and Ninjutsu.

[@deepfriedbaby7045]

I know I did a Capoeira class and it made me so flexible that I could put my leg to my head and I have more stamina and strength, I have fun.

[@SekyAbuelas]

***CyberSlaYer1204 Aka-NinjaThug*** bruce lee alse fought in a dance I heard

[@dylan-mw3fq]

Looks skentchy

[@fitzie9609]

We learn the basics of capoeira in my dance class for the dance team. My teacher even said this was my best subject learned from the year, I liked it so much because it had my live for dance and fighting. I did karate when I was younger and loved it when my step-dad did boxing. So this, was a blessing when learning it. *:)*

[@HaharuRecords]

I think as long as that music plays in the background I can do some Capoira . 😁

[@aerozy6167]

Right! Once you get the feel and motion of it you feel the music in you !!

[@HaharuRecords]

@@aerozy6167 hoah.😁

[@AntonioCarlos-en7vk]

uow...Nice man...i m a brazilian guy and, here where i live, there's a lot of capoeiristas. I love capoeira. You are a great capoeirista. Keep doing this. Continue assim. Parabéns mano. Um abraço

[@travisray5487]

Love this video. I have my first Batizado in two weeks and have been using a lot of your videos to develop and build upon my game and flow. Thanks!

[@charlessmith263]

Here are my favorite must-do capoeira moves.... 1. Role (360-degree spin or 180-degree spin in cocorinha position) 2. Queda de Rins (Kidney Fall) 3. Bencao ("Blessing" - front push kick) 4. Cocorinha ("Coconut" - full squat down) 5. Martelo do chao (hammer kick on the ground - more specifically, a instep kick with the free leg) 6. Au cortado (cartwheel in bent-leg position) 7. Au (cartwheel with legs fully straight) 8. Negativa (squat but with legs crossed, means "negative") 9. Voo de morengo do chao (variation of the jump move involving a double straight-leg kick with upper body angled, but supported with both hands on the ground) 10. Cai (or "fall" - you lay back as much as possible into a back bend). The "cai" can end with a queda de quarto or queda de tres (bridge with 4 limbs on ground, or bridge with 3 limbs on ground)

[@Kryssthealien]

Thanks for this breakdown. It helps make sense of the names.

[@charlessmith263]

@@Kryssthealien Of course, I know the "ginga" is also important. It means "swing". Usually this begins the "jogo" after you do the "au" to start the "jogo" after you start movement at the foot of the berimbau.

[@paulthecabs8929]

Legend has it, he is still hearting comments after 4 years till this day

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

❤️❤️

[@blueberrypich9106]

@@OfficialRAWTRICKS You kick is sick man. Look so cool

[@elizetm]

Super, super! Gosto muito de ver capoeira, arte e magia. O bom também que é considerado um esporte nacional brasileiro. O ritmo e a dança juntos são perfeitos. Muito obrigada pelos 10 Top. Abraços!

[@shaniagonzalez8039]

I just started capoeira three months ago and I love it.

[@capitanodisseo429]

I like that you sticked more or less to the basics!

[@Iestyn02]

Have been watching capoeira videos for quite some time now, but this one was the one that actually got me to actually start doing it. Your style is impeccable.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Iestyn Dalli glad to hear, keep it up

[@kimtruong4676]

thank you so much for this. Best Capoeira video ever. Appreciate how you showed the side view of the move. Quick and informative.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Kim Truong thank you so much, i really appreciate the feedback 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@matheuszanfolin3282]

Yeah, this was really useful. Especially considering I was searching for animation references

[@jabara83]

I can see how Capoeira could compliment JiuJitsu pretty well. I think that's pretty cool. All the spin kicks look pretty similar to what I learned way back in the day when I was doing Tang Soo Do. I'm feeling pretty inspired right now! :)

[@warnerbrotherproductions2112]

I am thrilled I stumbled upon this video at 1 a.m. It's 3:45 a.m. now and my body is dog tired. But with the helpful videos and good camera angles and watching each move you do and practicing very slowly and then speeding up as I learn I was able to at least learn the motions for the first 7 moves of the video. Forget the last 3 and the bonus but the first 7 I can work on each day and get them down. Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+WarnerBrotherProductions oh that sounds awesome, thank you for an awesome story

[@Andrew_Muzzy]

Thank you for these videos. They are very easy to see how your body is moving for the proper technique and movement.

[@RedPixel2023]

Thank you and good health! Great video bro!

[@sasusaku23726]

Everything outside of that handstand and the backflip is doable for me. Hopefully, I'll be able to do those someday.

[@tanjaneumann4688]

So many years ago..... LOVED THIS

[@JoshuaJacksonElevatedMugetsu]

I've taught myself a decent amount but this helps me with the proper movements and can easily chain some of these. Thank u very much sir.

[@natashavlasova1975]

Wow.smooth ,amazing movement.I enjoyed watching your (I do not know your name) video.A great desire to learn this fight-dancing technique.Thank you for your amazing video!

[@KitKeepsIt100]

Отличная работа! Просмотрел на одном дыхании,а затем просмотрел еще раз🤝.

[@Ishbikes]

Number 7 is so smoothly done. I’ve added that to my house dance arsenal..I can’t do everything except 8 and 10

[@letraLincoln]

Movimentos muito bem executados, parabéns.

[@tuvshinzayaamarzaya8238]

Hi this is really great stuff, and I appreciate all the work you do~! Would you consider making a follow along video? I live in Mongolia where capoeira is unheard, but I would very much like to learn :D. Thank you!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Tuvshinzaya Amarzaya thank you for the feedback, def ill keep adding content 🙏

[@tuvshinzayaamarzaya8238]

Super, I will look forward to it! Obrigada :D

[@algorgervais1141]

how long you took to learn those skills

[@uwu.ed1ts991]

algor gervais It might take time took me 3 years mostly because I went to 3 classes a month...

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Jenevieve Sepulveda you just need to get started, i will be doing live sessions soon, stay tuned

[@timuthumalahewawalgamage2194]

Thank you for shearing Wonderful ,Crazy and Potentially DEADLY techniques.Great !

[@avancerartgroup1614]

Just had my first capoeira class last week. I’m hooked allllllllready

[@andyoneal9927]

Good stuff! Thanks for posting!!!

[@Jayy_Kicks]

Such a beautiful and unique martial art, I love seeing it.

[@jeffjeffson9161]

WOW. Those moves are INSANE!!!

[@missylovestroy]

Could’ve watched this all day !!!

[@PhantomJokR]

Nice stuff !! Time to get my 3 sets of 10, in on these daily thanks for the inspiration

[@Lapprenti-sage343]

Amazing video thank you so much!

[@jeetkunedo4928]

Magnífico, gratidão brasileira, Axé. Novo inscrito. Sucesso e muita paz a você.

[@user-zk8fv8vv3p]

Thanks for tutorial

[@camillepennec925]

Muito obrigada para compartilhar seu video com nós. You're doing such a great work this is awesome ! I hope you will add more videos!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Camille Pennec thank you for the feedback, working on some cool content 🙏

[@bekybb8301]

this video is awsome!! thank you!!!!

[@tyras_heartlocker]

EPIC moves. Thank you for sharing!

[@alinenegrello8253]

Uauuu!Perfeito!!!😍

[@joejazz67]

Gosh you make it look so easy the sign of a true maestre

[@adaelsonfirmino788]

Ótimo vídeo, explicação da descrição é sensacional!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

Blz 🙏

[@davidrice7655]

You make awesome videos. Thanks for putting out all this content.

[@agarwalamanish]

Makes me feel like taking a break and learn Beautiful

[@peternowadays]

Muito obrigado

[@adidasgupta7956]

I really like and love your capoeira styles sir

[@jaysinghgaur714]

Appreciate very nice steps,great job.

[@rajeshbehera5492]

thanks sir

[@leslawrence3865]

Capoeira !!!!! Also, they’ve done tests and proven that a capoeira-style kick is stronger than any other style. All about rhythm and putting all the body weight into it with specific twists and shifts of weight. And, it is a beautiful thing to watch. Contact is unintended, it’s artistic. But... those artists can use their skills for combat, too and I’d rather face Mike Tyson’s punch than a capoeira artist’s kick.

[@ItsBlackAngel-xi9vk]

Awesome video tnx for uploading

[@dwnwexer897]

Esta muy interesante tu canal es como estar en unas clases particulares gracias por tan buen vídeo te felicito

[@rojas8919]

la mejor tutora que vi 😎gracias

[@Michellehjj]

Brigada pelo video!! Que medo de tentar o salto mortal 😅

[@travisray5487]

Great video! I watched this and a ton of your others before I started training. Now I’m a few months away from my second cord.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

Awesome

[@FelipeFigueiredodeCampos]

Nice work! Valeu Brasil!

[@gavcanflip]

Alright so I can accomplish Ginga and Salto Mortal no problem and Au sometimes. Now to tackle literally everything else haha

[@aslamdeen1845]

Simply beautiful ❤️

[@wazzupz2244]

That Ginga move came in handy back in my Taekwondo days, when we were belt sparring they can barely see me coming

[@Filype_DM]

Woooa wish I could see that

[@dyvanna1]

Superb video Mestre

[@maoadriano]

very good technique, much the way I was taught.

[@siomariacalheiros7112]

Adorooooo

[@TheJediApprentice]

Bro. As an extreme amateur, able to (badly) do 9 out of 10 of these moves? Holy cow. The control you have. I can hold a handstand for about 3 seconds. This dude like...stranger things. You should be proud.

[@jisoojisoo5598]

nice video, have been looking for this

[@renatobassgoncalves2820]

Muito bom parabéns

[@michaeljovan9957]

Awesome!

[@ramargate]

Nice video. I always wanted to learn this.

[@jossenelkhoury287]

Manera mano parabens .salve

[@gerardofire69]

so nice thanks a lot

[@GamingItachi550]

In my class we are doing dance project and I got capoeira and this video very helpful for begging thanks 😀😀

[@garvthakur9064]

U deserve more man ❤️

[@akramshaikh999]

Thanks for making vedio

[@EmpressofChrist]

I love the flip side to side

[@RenoLeuc]

You Sir, have a new subscriber. I love the sideview, really helps with the smaller details that make but big differences ,-)

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Reno Leuc thank you, 🙏🙏💪

[@stephenlleeds]

Awesome job!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+stephenlleeds 🙏🙏

[@AugustusAsgeir]

Currently training in this thx g

[@wellingtonduarte1976]

Muito bom 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@Mo-landro]

The movement is more important than the moves.

[@stevencollinlimapo8953]

wow thanks man your awesome

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Steven Collin Lim A Po thanks brotger 🙏🙏

[@projectrain2254]

I am a student of Mestre Carioca in NYC. I love this

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

Thats awesome, greetings to your Mestre and your group

[@shruog1045]

Names of moves 1 - swing 2 - armed 3 - jawbone 4 - au 5 - half moon stingray tail 6 - blessing 7 - front crawl 8 - stop hand or banana tree 9 - monkey 10 - xango jump

[@et13-kumarhimanshu48]

Amazing ,cool video and very nice demonstration.Keep it up and ginga ginga capoeira capoeira.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+King Kumar 😊 thank you

[@ulyssesgarcia4146]

Love it, thanks!

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Ulysses Garcia Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@scottsmith7498]

time to get back into it!

[@roseelima]

Amazing! I'm a Brazilian from Salvador (city in which capoeira is very strong) living in the US. Can't wait to find a capoeira group.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Ró great, i know Bahia hehe a gente tenhe que conhecer na Historia da Capoeira 🙏🙏 eu sou Colombiano prazer, so where are you libing in US? Obrigado

[@Cigana090]

you looks so strong! looks effortless

[@thatdude_dl1666]

This is beautiful. So fluid.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+ThatDude_DL thank you 🙏🙏

[@AndikaMusic.97]

Aku Yang Berkomentar Ke 500 Aku Suka Belajar Beladiri Capoeira Brazil, Beladiri Capoeira Yang Terbaik 💯👍

[@mudithabandara8575]

Thank you man

[@atlasworld]

good teacher

[@shaniagonzalez8039]

This was a good list I would just add the role and the meia lúa de frente

[@Bookmanization]

Love the motivation u bring. Mobility, Flex, stretching video please :-) (Im utterly stuck there)

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Per Frederiksen thank you appreciated

[@hadesmma5251]

That's the best thing I ve seen so far... make tutorial pls

[@rickardojuan6581]

Best demonstration teaching I ever seen on KZbin...what is His name? Slow and perfect. Imagine your quickness in a fight. Can I meet you in person sir. I'm from south Africa.

[@stikmannn]

Your videos are soo nice the music is awsome too! Subbed!! 💪

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+stikmannn 🙏🙏 thank you

[@noahinchrist55]

so I'm looking at this as a tkd purple belt I think it's a beautiful martail arts. We do mma at times and so it's pretty much a lot of the basic kicks just with a flow and then certain movements, awesome

[@lucasramossba2462]

Muito bom

[@fernandoferreira7272]

muito bonito e muito trabalho

[@BTY11]

Great stuff.

[@OfficialRAWTRICKS]

+Charlie C. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Irnovi27]

Nice tutorial. At least this tutorial makes the view of capoeira easy to learn.

[@AagazDaily]

Plz upload more videos of copoeira...I wanna learn more..❤ I love way u move

[@AhmadAli-ui9om]

Very nice