Rasteira
Rasteira is a foot sweep technique in capoeira, which usually counters high kicks. It is one of the fundamental techniques in traditional capoeira.
| Rasteira | |
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Rasteira, sweep technique in capoeira. | |
| Name | Rasteira |
| Type | sweep |
| Parent style | capoeira Angola |
| Parent technique | engolo sweep |
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| Escapes | jump, kidney fall |
Rasteiras are quick, unexpected moves that can disrupt the opponent's balance. Instead of meeting the kick with a block, the rasteira follows the same direction of the attack turning the opponent's force against himself. Mastering the rasteira takedown technique is a hallmark of an exceptional capoeiristas.
Along with meia lua de compasso, rasteira is considered as a trademarks of capoeira. Like many other core capoeira techniques, rasteira was developed within Angolan martial art engolo.
Capoeira sweeps can be done from crouching, standing, front, back, and fall positions.
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