Mestre Bimba, the creator of the Regional
style of Capoeira,
created the first method to learn Capoeira, it consisted
of a logical sequence of attack, defense and counter attack
movements, put into a simplified form for the initiates.
It permitted the students to learn how to play with a strong
sense of motivation and security. Jair Moura, ex-student
explains, "These are a series of complete physical exercises
and they are organized in a number of practical and efficient
lessons for the beginner in Capoeira. They are executed inside
a small with as little time as possible to convince the student
of the value of the fight, as a system of attack and defense."
The original complete sequences of learning were formed with
17 strikes, where each student executed 154 movements to
308, to condition the student physically and to teach specific
motor skills to the practitioners. See
more movements.
The 8 Sequences of Mestre Bimba -
"Sequencia de Bimba"
Sequence 1
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Meia Lua de Frente, Meia Lua de Frente, Armada, Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Cocorinha, Cocorinha, Negativa, Cabeçada |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One steps forward towards Player Two in order
to be in the position to attack |
| Step 3 |
Player One attacks with Meia Lua de Frente, while Player
Two defends with Cocorinha |
| Step 4 |
When Player One finished the kick Player Two stands
up |
| Step 5 |
Player One attacks again with Meia Lua de Frente. Player
Two defends with Cocorinha |
| Step 6 |
Player One finishes the kick but instead of taking
the foot back to the ginga position, finishes with the
foot forward in a position to attack with Armada |
| Step 7 |
Player One attacks with Armada |
| Step 8 |
Player Two defends with Negativa, positioning the foot
behind Player Ones support leg, in order to take him
down |
| Step 9 |
Player One escapes with an Aú |
| Step 10 |
Player Two attacks with a Cabeçada (while Player
One is still in the Au) |
Sequence 2
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Martelo, Martelo, Cocorinha, Benção,
Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Banda, Banda, Armada, Negativa, Cabeçada |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One attacks with Martelo but Player Two tries
to sweep him with Banda (but doesn't!) |
| Step 3 |
Player One attacks again with Martelo (opposite leg)
and once again Player Two tries to sweep him with Banda
(but doesn't!) |
| Step 4 |
Player Two attacks with Armada |
| Step 5 |
Player One defends with Cocorinha |
| Step 6 |
Player One stands and attacks with Benção |
| Step 7 |
Player Two defends with Negativa |
| Step 8 |
Player One escapes with an Aú |
| Step 9 |
Player Two attacks with a Cabeçada (while Player
One is still in the Au) |
Sequence 3
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Queixada, Queixada, Cocorinha, Benção,
Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Cocorinha, Cocorinha, Armada, Nevagtiva, Cabeçada |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One steps forward (with the right leg) |
| Step 3 |
Player One attacks with Queixada but Player Two defends
with Cocorinha |
| Step 4 |
Once Player One finishes the kick Player Two stands
up |
| Step 5 |
Player One attacks with Queixada, Player Two defends
with Cocorinha |
| Step 6 |
Player One finishes the kick and Player Two stands
up ready to attack |
| Step 7 |
Player Two attacks with an Armada. Player One defends
with Cocorinha |
| Step 8 |
Player One stands and attacks with a Benção.
Player Two defends with Negativa |
| Step 9 |
If Player Two were to pull Player One's leg he would
fall badly |
| Step 10 |
Player One escapes with an Aú. Player Two attacks
with Cabeçada |
Sequence 4
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Galopante, Negativa, Rolê |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Arrastão, Aú |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One attacks with Galopante. Player Two defends
by striking his shoulder against Player One's hip while
pulling him from behind the knees - knocking him down |
| Step 3 |
Player One falls to the floor |
| Step 4 |
Player One falls into the Negativa. Player Two escapes
with an Aú |
| Step 5 |
Player One attacks with a Cabeçada |
Sequence 5
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Giro, Joelhada, Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Arpão de Cabeça, Negativa, Cabeçada |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One performs Giro, threatening to attack. Player
Two defends with Cocorinha and then attacks with Arpão
de Cabeça |
| Step 3 |
Player One attacks with Joelhada aimed at Player Two's
face. Player Two quickly moves to Negativa |
| Step 4 |
Player One escapes with an Aú |
| Step 5 |
Player Two attacks with a Cabeçada |
Sequence 6
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Meia Lua de Compasso, Cocorinha |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Cocorinha, Meia Lua de Compasso |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga |
| Step 2 |
Player One prepares to attack with a Meia Lua de Compasso |
| Step 3 |
Player One attacks with the Meia Lus de Compasso. Player
Two defends with Cocorinha |
| Step 4 |
Player Two prepares to attack with a Meia Lua de Compasso
from the Cocorinha |
| Step 5 |
Player Two attacks with the Meia Lua de Compasso. Player
One defends with Cocorinha |
Sequence 7
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Armada, Cocorinha, Benção, Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Cocorinha, Armada, Negativa |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga. Player One prepares
to attack with an Armada. Player Two defends with Cocorinha |
| Step 2 |
Player Two stands and prepares to counter attack with
an Armada |
| Step 3 |
Player Two attacks with Armada. Player One quickly
goes into Cocorinha |
| Step 4 |
Player One stands and attacks with Benção.
Player Two defends with Negativa and prepares to sweep
Player One's leg |
| Step 5 |
Player One escapes with an Aú. Player Two attacks
with Cabeçada |
Sequence 8
| Player One (Plain Pants) |
Benção, Aú |
| Player Two (Striped Pants) |
Negativa, Rolê, Cabeçada |
This can be broken down into the following steps:
| Step 1 |
The two players begin to ginga. Player One attacks
with Benção. Player Two defends with Negativa |
| Step 2 |
While in the Negativa Player Two places his front font
behind Player One's support leg |
| Step 3 |
Player One escapes with an Aú. Player Two uses
a Rolê to get close and attacks with Cabeçada |
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