Aú
Capoeira technique
- Type
- Breakfalls and rolls
- Martial arts
- Capoeira
- Classified as
- capoeira technique, gymnastic element
Aú is the capoeira term for a cartwheel. The purpose of the "aú" in capoeira includes mobility, offense and evasion. The aú has similarity to handstand in capoeira (bananeira), but it differs because the body rotates laterally with an energetic impulse.
While inverted, there is a risk of receiving a low headbutt, front push kick, or some other attack. To prevent this an emphasis is placed on closely watching the movements of the opponent instead of the ground.
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Facts from Wikidata Q2876552 (CC0); text quoted from English Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.