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Scorpion kick

Scorpion kick

For the association football kick, see Scorpion kick (association football).

The scorpion kick is a kick in various martial arts, including engolo and capoeira.

Scorpion kick

In capoeira

There are actually two different versions of the escorpião. The attacking one is very similar to the scorpion kick of other martial arts. It is characterized by kicking backwards, over the head, at a target in front of the kicker impacting with the sole or heel of the foot. The escorpião is very hard to see and is extremely dangerous in the hands of a master.

In engolo

Scorpion kick is one of the distinct engolo kicks, first documented in early drawings from 20th century. It is not so common among today's old practitioners, but they are known how to execute it when asked.[1]

References

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    The documentary Jogo de Corpo. Capoeira e Ancestralidade (2013) by Matthias Assunção and Mestre Cobra Mansa provides insights into this development.

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