Capoeira Hook Kick - Esporao

This video shows how to do an Esporao (lit: Heel) => Circular capoeira hook kick with the heel. Click here for more instructional capoeira videos and don't forget to check out the animated capoeira section.

Execution

• Start from the capoeira ginga and step back with your right leg.
• Then lift your right knee in front of your chest and twist on the ball of the foot of your left foot.
• Extend your left leg to the left and then pull your heel back towards your opponent.
• Put your kicking leg back down and go back to the ginga.

Advice

• Practice both sides of the esporao.
• Keep looking at your opponent the whole time.
• Stretch your legs before you practice any capoeiry kicks/jump.

Performance

• In this Video: Capoeira Team Cordao de Ouro from Bolivia
• Club: Capoeira Bolivia - Cordao de Ouro
• Location: La Paz - Bolivia
• Taped by: Mavi

Suggestions

• Capoeira Ginga
• Gymnastic Cartwheel
• Capoeira Kip Up
• Capoeira Macaco
• Capoeira Main

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