Capoeira Wellness Level 1: Module 1
The requirements for a green cord are satisfied by the successful undertaking of all of the skills in the following module.
Module 1
This module consists of the most basic movements and singing / music skills required to enjoyably participate in a Contemporary roda. Skills are broken into individual skills and partner training skills.
Individual Skills
Skill 0 : Music : Clapping (Palma de Bimba)
Skill 1 : Singing : Call & Response (singing O Sim Sim Sim for example)
Skill 2 : Base Movement : Sway Side-to-Side (Ginga)
Skill 3 : Basic Escape : Duck (Cocorina)
Skill 4 : Escape / Counter Attack : Floor Escape (Negativa Regional)
Skill 5 : Simple Attack : Back Leg Toe Strick (Ponteira) [1]
Skill 6 : Simple Attack : Back Leg Swipe (Meia Lua De Frente)
Skill 7 : Simple Attack : Reverse Back Leg Swipe (Queixada De Frente)
Skill 8 : Simple Attack : Spinning Reverse Back Leg Swipe (Armada)
Skill 9 : Simple Attack : Spinning Back Leg Swipe (Meia Lua De Compasso)
Partner Skills
In a 60 minute session, each class ends with partner training. Partner combinations are as follows:
Partner Skill 1: Meia Lua De Frente — Cocorina [2]
Partner Skill 2: Queixada — Cocorina [3]
Partner Skill 3: Armada — Cocorina
Partner Skill 4: Meia Lua De Compasso — Cocorina
In a 90 minute session, classes covering this module will end with a kick / escape roda where sing and clapping provides energy to explore playful and tricky Capoeira moves.
[1] We train Ponteira primarily in preparation for other strikes. Is the foundation all the Capoeira kicks that employ the hip flexors.
[2] This Meia Lua De Frente is executed from the Middle Base. This Cocorinha is the opposite of the Cocorinha of Partner Skill 1.
[3] This Queixada starts with an escape (esquiva) or entrance (entrada).
