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Negativa (low evasion)

Names by art: Capoeira: Negativa

Appears in 1 art.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

A low evasion that “negates” an attack: the player drops to the ground on one side, with the leg nearest the floor tucked to the chest and the other leg stretched out. One hand on the floor holds the body weight, and the other arm stays up to protect the face. From here the player can hook the supporting leg of a kicker to sweep them, or hop and switch sides.

Appears in 1 art

ArtName used in this art
CapoeiraNegativa

More in this category

Low sweeping block Rising block Inside-outward forearm block Knife-hand block Hand parry (slapping deflection) Slip (head and torso evasion) Bob and weave Shoulder roll Shin check Sprawl (takedown defence) High guard / cover-up Sensitivity drill (sticky / push hands) Overhook (whizzer)

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Sources

  1. Wikipedia (en): List of capoeira techniques

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Wabukan (2026). “Negativa (low evasion)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/negativa (accessed 2026-10-30).

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