Tesoura de angola

Usually from negativa or queda de rins, the capoeirista turns face-down with legs open in a scissor shape toward the opponent, supported on hands and toes. They then advance on the opponent pushing with the hands, looking over one shoulder, threatening tesoura de frente. The opponent is expected to escape, traditionally with an aú or by diving over the attacking capoeirista, possibly entering their own tesoura de Angola on landing. A bolder escape travels under the attacker, optionally striking with an escorpião passed beneath them.