KS3 · Physical education · Year 8
Capoeira: the basic movement language
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Your learning goal
I can perform three basic Capoeira actions.
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Capoeira: the basic movement language: slides adapted from the imported teaching text; recall questions created from its keywords, learning points and common mistakes. Self-check practice, with no automatic grading or XP. Answers stay on this page and are cleared when you leave.
What you’ll learn
I can perform three basic Capoeira actions.
Key learning points
- Move: projecting to a partner, when mirroring actions, requires an established connection between the performers.
- Move: responding to the actions of a partner requires anticipation of their next movement.
- Think: improvisation requires concentrating on and responding to the frequent changes.
- Feel: maintaining non-contact requires control and self-discipline.
- Connect: appreciating the roots of this movement style involves empathy.
Words to know
- ginga
- a relaxed sidestep that is fundamental to Capoeira
- non-contact
- without any physical connection
- evade
- to dodge or avoid
Common mistakes
Capoeira is based on fighting.
Capoeira is based on challenging your opponent, but in a game-like scenario. This is why performers are called 'players'.
For parents, carers and teachers
- Access video clips to show to pupils who may have little prior experience of Capoeira.