Armada (capoeira)
| Meia lua de costas | |
|---|---|
Armada kick in capoeira game | |
| Name | Meia lua de costas |
| Meaning | back crescent |
| AKA | Armada |
| Type | kick |
| Parent style | capoeira Angola |
| Parent technique | meia lua de frente |
| Child technique(s) |
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| Escapes | esquiva, negativa |
| Counters | rasteira |
Armada (armed) or meia lua de costas (back crescent) is a back crescent kick in capoeira. It is a very quick 360° spin kick delivered with the outside edge of the kicking foot.
Meia lua de costas is a traditional kick of capoeira Angola and one of the basic capoeira kicks.
This kick may pose a learning curve for beginners.