[5] Chapa de frente can be applied to numerous areas of the body, depending on the opponent's position.

[8] Various push kicks are common in engolo, an Angolan martial art considered the ancestor of capoeira.

[1] Typically, the capoeirista advances a step from the ginga towards the opponent before executing chapa de frente.

Chapa de frente is a very dangerous kick, not only because of the force with which it can be applied, but, above all, due to the delicate nature of the region of impact, where very sensitive organs are located.

[6] In the capoeira Angola, when a player completes a chapa de frente, they usually promptly descends to the ground, seeking refuge against potential takedowns or counterattacks aimed at their face.

According to mestre Pastinha, one possible defense from a front plate is that a capoeirista blocks the attacker's leg with crossed forearms.

[6] Another possibility is that the defender descends rapidly with crossed forearms, attempting to bring down the attacker by suspending their extended leg.

A skilled capoeirista quickly discerns the intentions of the attacker, not wasting time in organizing their defense and counterattack.