Raiz

Type of Trick: Invert / Kick

Prerequisites: Gumbi

Abbreviation: R

Description: Commonly pronounced as "rise" or "raise", a Raiz is a Gumbi without hands. A trick where an Aerial is being kicked around versus being kicked back. The Raiz can also be depicted as a Gainer executed from the "cheat" setup.

History: Originating in Capoeira, Raiz is actually pronounced "Hah-iz". Always prominent within tricking the Raiz didn't really become very popular until the early 2000's where "swingthru" techniques became the norm.

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