Kicks

Compass crescent kick (meia-lua de compasso)

Names by art: Capoeira: Meia-lua de compasso / Rabo de arraia · Engolo: Okuminunina

Appears in 2 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

From a low position the fighter turns the back, places one or both hands on the ground and swings the straight leg round in a wide arc, hitting with the heel. The body ducks under the line of attack while the kick comes from behind, so evasion and attack happen in the same movement.

Appears in 2 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Capoeira	Meia-lua de compasso / Rabo de arraia
Engolo	Okuminunina

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Sources

Wikipedia (en): Meia lua de compasso

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