Tesoura Angola

Step by step guide

• Commonly performed from negativa or queda-de-rins, the capoeirista goes to a prone position, legs facing the opponent and scissored out, hips twisted to protect the groin, supporting themselves on their hands and toes.
• They then advance upon the opponent by pushing themselves along with their hands, watching by craning their neck over one shoulder, threatening a tesoura de frente.
• The opponent is expected to escape, traditionally via an aù or by diving over the attacking capoeirista, possibly going into their own Tesoura Angola upon landing.
• A more daring escape can be performed by traveling under the attacking capoeirista, optionally striking them with an escorpiã you pass under them.
• Spread you legs a little and face the floor with your front.
• The only body parts that make contact with the ground are your feet and your hands.
• Let your body hang through but nevertheless keep up some tension.
• Now turn your chest to one side so that your body gets twisted down to your hips.
• Watch your fellow Capoeirista over your shoulder and push yourself in his direction with the help of your hands.
• Your feet slide across the floor in an attempt of trapping your partner between them.
• Your further actions depend on your opponent's reaction:To him the most obvious way of escaping is making an Au to your backside;
• Because that's where your eyes can't follow him easily. I
• f he does the Au to your front side, kick him Bênção-like with your lower lying leg.
• Or try to catch him with with a Cabecada, either way.
• If he tries to flee through the backdoor you can get on him by rotating your body on one hand and the lower lying leg;
• Pull your higher leg through underneath and aim your kick him at the stomach/chest area.
• Alternatively try a Cabecada, but then timing may be critical.
• Another nice method of countering the Tesoura Angola is sliding through between the attacker's legs with legs first.