Chapa de frente (front plate) or bênção (blessing) is a front push kick with the sole of the foot. In some variants, bênção can be done with the heel in the chest.
Chapa de frente (front plate) or bênção (blessing) is a front push kick with the sole of the foot. In some variants, bênção can be done with the heel in the chest.
Chapa de frente is one of the few fundamental kicks in capoeira. It is also documented in African martial art engolo, the forerunner of capoeira. This traditional capoeira kick is direct, firm and fast.
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