Abadá

Flexible white training pants worn by Capoeira practitioners.

Quick Facts

CategoryClothing

Pronunciation/[ah-bah-dah]/

Alternative NamesCapoeira white trousers

Definition

Abadá are elastic white trousers held up by a braided cord (Corda) indicating technical rank. Originally introduced in Capoeira Regional, the light material allows unrestricted high kicks and acrobatic inversions.

Related Terms

Obi帯

Belt used to secure the training jacket and indicate technical rank.

RodaRoda

Traditional circle formed by participants inside which Capoeira is played.

GingaGinga

Fundamental rhythmic swinging stance transition serving as the baseline for all Capoeira moves.

Associated Martial Arts

Capoeira Angola Capoeira Regional Capoeira Miudinho