Piao de mao is fun to learn and looks great. Capoeira Mestres have been doing this movement for years and Tico's three spin refinement is just one variation on a much loved capoeira move that you can see Angoleiros rocking in old black and white clips. Pay attention to the video to learn Tico's technique, but once again, only train capoeira under professional supervision otherwise don't hold me responsible for your injuries.

These capoeira tutorials were shot with the kind help of Contra Mestre Vitor of CDO Natal, RN, Brazil who lent us his beautiful capoeira academy for the filming. His students are on the next level of skill, not only that but they are lovely people who became my closest friends while I lived in Natal for three months working up to this project with Tico and Narcelio. Thanks also to Mestre Irani, the fantastic roda shots are from his capoeira academy, also in Natal.