Capoeira - Esquiva Lateral - Esquiva de Cadeira
This video shows
how to do a capoeira side escape (Esquiva Lateral).
The esquiva lateral is used when your opponent throws a straight attack to your head. Find more detailed
capoeira instructions at capoeira main. For more capoeira videos, click here.
Execution
- Step to the side and then bend your upper body down sideways. Make sure you only bend down sideways. Don't bend forward at all.Bring your chest very close to your knee.
- One hand should always be on front of your head. Keep looking at your opponent the whole time.
Advice
- You should be able to do the esquiva lateral at any time.
- Practice the side escape with a training partner.
- BTW, for some reason i had this video listed as "Esquiva de Cadeira", which is probably a different name for the esquiva lateral. Please email me if you know :)
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