Armada (capoeira)

Meia lua de costas
Armada kick in capoeira game
NameMeia lua de costas
Meaningback crescent
AKAArmada
Typekick
Parent stylecapoeira Angola
Parent techniquemeia lua de frente
Child technique(s)
  • armada pulada
  • armada dupla or envergado
  • armada com martelo
Escapesesquiva, negativa
Countersrasteira

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.