Rabo de arraia

Rabo de arraia (lit. stingray's tail) is a parent technique in capoeira for inverted kicks over the head, resembling the stingray's strike. This parent term includes following major techniques:

• Meia lua de compasso with its variations, the traditional rabo-de-arraia in capoeira Angola.
• Scorpion kick with its variations, the traditional rabo-de-arraia in capoeira carioca.

In Brazil, the rabo-de-arraia is probably the kick "most associated with capoeira", although it's important to note that this term encompasses a range of distinct movements.

All techniques taught to children begin from initial "rabo de arraia" crouching position.