Bote

Background of Bote

This is a Capoeira evasive move used to dodge the opponent's attack by lowering stance.

Description of Bote

The capoeirista drops to the ground on one hand, paying attention to do it on the palm. The other hand and its elbow protects the face while the weight is distributed between the land on the ground and the opposite leg. The leg at same side of the grounded leg is folded with the knee in front of the opposite shin.

Video of Bote