CAPOEIRA

Capoeira

-Does the student present a personal style || -Is the student compact || -Does the student maintain balance during the spin || -Does the student keep their body low || Does the student maintain balance while low to the ground || -Does the student maintain a good angle || -Does the student maintain balance while close to the gorund || -Doe the student use the technique of 'Au' to make the exit easier || -Does the student present personal style || -Is the kick even -Does the kick use leverage || -Does the student keep eyes forward || -Is the move done smoothly, and with style ||
 * MOVEMENT TYPE || MOVEMENT || DESCRIPTION || ASSESSMENT ||
 * Basic Movement || Ginga || -The most basic of Capoeira moves, this move is taught in order to assure that later lessons have a strong foundation || -Is the Ginga accurate
 * || Au || -A Capoeira Cartwheel, tighter than a gymnastic one || -Does the student maintain strong arms
 * || Role || -A low roll, close to the ground || -Does the student keep their eyes forward
 * Escapes (Esquiva) || Esquiva DeFrent || -A simple ducking escape || -Does the student keep their eyes forward
 * || Esquiva Lateral || -An escape where one ducks into a very low Ginga || -Does the student execute the Ginga well
 * || Esquiva Parallel || -An escape where one steps back into Ging, and then turns the body to the 'inside' side and leans back || -Does the student have good posture when turning
 * Ground Movement || Negativa || -A drop low to the ground || -Can the student change sides well
 * || Macaco || -An assisted backflip || -Does the student use momentum to make up for strength
 * Kicks || Meia-Lua DeFrent || -A front facing 'Half Moon' kick. This is the simplest of kicks and a good starting place || -Does the student execute the kick equally well on both sides
 * || Quiexada || -A side kick which introduces turning and leverage in kicks || -Does the student have good posture when turning
 * || Meia-Lua DeCompasso || -A spinning kick which keeps weight low and therefore balance becomes easier || -Does the student maintain balance while spinning
 * || Armada || -A standing spinning kick || -Does the student maintain balance while spinning

Roda

The Roda (meaning 'to play') is a circle game where participants practice their moves in pairs, working around each other without making contact. A roda is improvised, so this serves as a stress-free unit review, with no need to prepare.

Music

Capoeira music is performed by the capoeiristas, not seperate musicians, so a music lesson on Capoeira songs and intruments (the Berimbau, Atabak and Pandero) fits this lesson well. If students manage to learn the music, then a Brazillian party with Capoeira and Capoeira music, and Brazillian food is a good end of unit project.