About Capoeira

Capoeira Kicks : Martelo

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 06:51:00 +0000

Here's about Martelo kicks.

A Martelo is a type of kick as practiced in Capoeira. The martelo, which literally means "hammer" can be described as a roundhouse kick. In generic terms, it is a strike with the instep, the lower part of the shin, or the shin itself, against the opponent's body; the most common being the temple of the head. The most common forms of the Martelo include:

* Martelo-em-Pé

This is the most common martelo seen in Regional/Contemporânea rodas. There are many ways of beginning the kick. Capoeira's emphasis on utilizing a kick from anywhere at anytime can have the martelo begin with rear leg rising up as the knee is driven up and forward. Other ways can be from the ginga or jumping from the rear leg and turning the front leg into the kicking one. The martelo em pé has the kicking leg rising with the knee and turning inward toward the kicking surface. The leg is this snapped towards the head and returned back to the knee returning to the ground. Emphasis is placed on speed and deception rather than knockout. Even with this precaution knockouts can and will occur due to the weight and sheer force of the leg.

* Martelo-do-Chão
Martelo from the Floor. It can be delivered upward from a lower position usually right before a rolé while in esquiva baixa or downward going into a queda de rins. With one hand on the ground the capoeirista lifts his kicking leg up spinning it towards the other player. Has the look of a meia lua de compasso in reverse.

* Martelo Rotado

A spinning martelo. It resembles the Teh Tud of Muay Thai more because it is usually delivered from the back leg with the thigh and foot facing inward before they are fully extended. Control is sacrificed for power and speed as the leg does not stop, but follows through in a full rotation of the hips.

Capoeira Kicks : Chapa (sha-pa)

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 07:02:00 +0000

Below about the Chapa (sha-pa).

The chapa is a generic name for a range of kicks using the flat bottom of the foot. Generally a chapa, as I’ve learned it, has the player pivot like a martelo, but push out with their foot like a benção.

Chapa, the sole of the foot, is a generic term for various straight kicks with the sole or heel of the foot. This kick can be used in a roda to push away the other player for distance. These include:

* Chapa-de-Costas

It resembles a kick from a horse or mule in which both hands are usually on the ground while one of the legs is pushed outward towards the other player. It is a clever attack that can be delivered out of a role towards the groin or knee of the other player.

* Chapa-de-Frente

A straight kick facing the opponent sometimes performed from a Queda de Quatro, pushing with the hips to gain greater extension. It has the look of a Bençao given from a Queda de Quatro.

* Pisào

Another variation being a side kick. First the player begins by lifting the knee of the kicking leg and hip level of the support leg. The capoeirista turns his supporting foot 180 degrees to the rear while thrusting the kicking foot towards the other player's body.

* Chapa Baixa

This is a side kick to the lower areas including the thigh, knee, or instep. Impact is usually made with the heel or sole of the foot. As with the pisào, the chapa baixa begins with a forward knee raise. However, instead of rising upwards towards the usual kicking targets capoeira(head, chest, stomach), the kick is driven downward towards the other player's lower extremities. It incorporates the malacia in capoeira appearing as a high kick but ending in an unpredictable painful kick to the knee or thigh. In most rodas this is shown rather than completed to full extension. During the later rounds of his title defense in UFC 97 with Thales Leites, Anderson Silva made extensive use of this technique.

* Chapa Giratoria

Capoeira’s answer for the reverse side kick. It is done is the same way as ban dae yeop chagi in TKD with the capoeirista stepping forward or diagonally while turning his torso. At the same time he raises his back leg up, unleashing it at the apex of the turn in a straight path.
[edit] Chapéu-de-Couro

"Leather hat" is a squatting planted roundhouse kick. The arch of the foot taps the partner's exposed head in the spirit of a "tag, you're it" or "watch your head" move.

Capoeira Kicks : Benção

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:01:00 +0000

Below about Benção.

This literally means ‘blessing’, but getting one doesn’t feel like it...

The kick is aimed at the chest and it is normally used to push the opponent back. For a tall person like me, it’s useful for attacking while keeping my distance.

The Benção is a blow to poultry which aims to set up the abdomen of the opponent, whose leg is stretched behind the swing to straight ahead in order to push or move and not hit the opponent (as some groups do).

The "blessing" was spoken by blacks as a "blessing to. "

This can be traumatizing blow (hit) or destabilizing (push). Depending on the teacher it varies between one or the other. In some cases they are taught the two possibilities.

Meia Lua de Frente Kicks

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 07:13:00 +0000

Below the technique of Capoeira kicks.

The Meia Lua de Frente (may·loo·ah gee french) is the most basic circular kick in Capoeira. From a neutral stance just kick your foot up and around toward the opponent.

Meia Lua de frente is a powerful capoeira kick done to the front from a variety of opening moves. The kick gets its name from the half circle drawn by the kicking keg.

The leg moves in a big half circle from the outside to the centerline. The arms usually move in the opposite direction to balance the movement of the kicking leg. The kick can basically start with entrada or without any preparation, from ginga.

Capoeira Kicks : Chapa

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 05:56:00 +0000

Here's about Chapa kicks.

Chapa, the sole of the foot, is a generic term for various straight kicks with the sole or heel of the foot. This kick can be used in a roda to push away the other player for distance. These include:

* Chapa-de-Costas

It resembles a kick from a horse or mule in which both hands are usually on the ground while one of the legs is pushed outward towards the other player. It is a clever attack that can be delivered out of a role towards the groin or knee of the other player.

* Chapa-de-Frente

A straight kick facing the opponent sometimes performed from a Queda de Quatro, pushing with the hips to gain greater extension. It has the look of a Bençao given from a Queda de Quatro.

* Pisào

Another variation being a side kick. First the player begins by lifting the knee of the kicking leg and hip level of the support leg. The capoeirista turns his supporting foot 180 degrees to the rear while thrusting the kicking foot towards the other player's body.

* Chapa Baixa

This is a side kick to the lower areas including the thigh, knee, or instep. Impact is usually made with the heel or sole of the foot. As with the pisào, the chapa baixa begins with a forward knee raise. However, instead of rising upwards towards the usual kicking targets capoeira(head, chest, stomach), the kick is driven downward towards the other player's lower extremities. It incorporates the malacia in capoeira appearing as a high kick but ending in an unpredictable painful kick to the knee or thigh. In most rodas this is shown rather than completed to full extension. During the later rounds of his title defense in UFC 97 with Thales Leites, Anderson Silva made extensive use of this technique.

* Chapa Giratoria

Capoeira’s answer for the reverse side kick. It is done is the same way as ban dae yeop chagi in TKD with the capoeirista stepping forward or diagonally while turning his torso. At the same time he raises his back leg up, unleashing it at the apex of the turn in a straight path.

Capoeira Kicks : Armada

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 05:19:00 +0000

Today's about Capoeira kicks name Armada.

An armada can be either a Rabo-de-Arraia without the hands supporting on the floor (the head falls below the waist and the kick is executed with the heel), or a Meia lua de Costas (halfmoon from the back), a spinning kick with the body upright. However the general meaning of this technique is a spinning inside to outside crescent kick.

The striking surface is usually the outside blade of the kicking foot. A queixada and armada are executed in exactly the same way with the exception of the armada beginning with a step to the right or left before releasing the kick. The power of the armada actually comes from the torque placed on the hips from the spin.

After stepping across the body (to the right or left) at around 45 degrees, the hips are spun while the arms are up to protect from punches or other kicks. Once there is enough torque, the kicking leg is "released" rather than kicked. This leg goes around in the same motion as a queixada until the kicking leg has finished its arc all the way back or parallel to the other foot.

* Armada Pulada

An Armada that is released after a jump. The armada pulada begins the same way as the regular armada with the capoeirista turing to the left or right. Once the head, neck and shoulders rotate towards the front, he/she jumps during the release of the armada making it a spinning aerial kick.

* Armada Dupla

Also known as an Envergado. A Grupo Capoeira Brasil player coincidentally known as Envergado is said to have invented this very move. The distinguishing feature of this move is the fact that both legs remain together during the take off, execution, and landing. Its name, Armada dupla, is derived from this feature and also literally means "double armada". After the take off, the torso stays upright and vertical, but will begin to quickly torque in order to swing the legs around and upwards. At the peak of this move, the body is in the shape of a "V". The legs continue to swing over as the body straightens out for the landing. In tricking, this move is called a Double Leg. Along with the Meia Lua Compasso and Au Malandro/Batida, the armada dupla one of the trademark kicks unique to the art capoeira.

* Armada com Martelo

The armada com martelo is a spinning double kick beginning with an armada pulada and finishing with a martelo. The capoeirista begins with the same motion of the Armada. While the first leg is raised up, he/she jumps off their back leg. Once the first leg completes its arc, the leg that was jumped off of comes around in the form of a jumping martelo rotado.

Ponte Movement

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0000

Below about Ponte movement.

The ponte is a bridge with the stomach facing upward and the hands and feet pushing to keep the back arched and off the floor. Most learn to roll into a ponte by turning their legs and hips around first and then inverting into a bridge.

The capoeirista can then roll out into a cocorinha, queda de rins, or resistincia for a stylish entrance into a roda. The ponte also doubles as a last resort esquiva although that depends on the player's skill level, style, and speed of the game.

Another interesting fact is that Mestre Bimba would give a potential student (aluno) a series of tests before actually teaching them at his academy. One of the tests was a measure of the applicant's natural ability to hold a bridge.

Rabo-de-Arraia Movement

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:17:00 +0000

Today's about Rabo-de-Arraia movement.

-Literally translates to "stingray's tail."

-This is a popular name given to different capoeira movements at different times and capoeira schools.

-There are more than 7 techniques that were at some point in time called "Rabo de Arraia".

-Today, it mostly refers to the Meia lua de Compasso in Capoeira Angola schools.

Resistência Defense Movement

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Sat, 12 Mar 2011 15:41:00 +0000

These about Resistência movement.

This is very similar to the sister, negativa. However, instead of focusing on the soles of the feet, ball feet support the weight of the majority of the arm on the opposite side assistance. The fingers on the side of supporters spread out flat to protect the wrist. The other arm is raised slightly to protect the face while the other leg extended with a little bend to it. It's a little corner is very important to protect the feet from trauma creaking under the right leg. Because the knee is extended beyond the foot support, stretching and quadriceps gastrosoleus is a must for this position because the stress on the knee after the addition of a long-term use. Most beginners tend to look down on the floor while in Resistencia, it is highly recommended to always strive and continue to watch other players. In some capoeira groups each have a different name for the movement, Resistencia is sometimes known as negativa.

Defensive Movement : Esquiva

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 07:20:00 +0000

Below about Esquiva movement.

Literally escape or dodge. Many forms exist but all involve moving the head and torso out of the way of an attack. Esquivas distinguish capoeira from many other martial arts for the simple fact of going along with flow of the attack and releasing an equal or more devastating attack. Many of the attacks in capoeira are fully committed kicks that would cause more injury blocking them instead of dodging them. Blocking attacks upset and imbalance the flow of the game making esquivas more common in rodas. Blocks do sometimes occur when one player is so caught off guard that they are used instinctively. The most common situations being defenses against hand attacks.

* Esquiva de Baixa

Also known as Esquiva de Frente."Low dodge", this has the looks of an extremely low ginga. The rear leg and foot are exaggerated and placed even farther back to bring the hips lower to the ground. The torso is bent forward bringing the head even lower. If the left foot is back then the right hand is placed on the floor; the left hand is used to guard the face and head.

* Esquiva Lateral

"Side escape" or side dodge. It is executed while the feet are in a parallel position. The escape is simply bringing the torso down and to the left or right (depending on the direction of the other player's kick) and reaching the hand over the head The hand can also be placed in front of the face for protection. Some academies will place the hand that is not guarding onto the floor to get even lower.

* Esquiva Diagonal

This is a dodge that simultaneously dodges and advances forward. Instead of going straight down under an attack or off to the side like in the esquiva lateral or esquiva de frente, the capoeirista steps diagonally of to the left or right of the attack. He/she places his front foot in a perpendicular position to his back foot and crouches down at the knees in a low lunge. The left or right arm comes up to protect the face depending on the direction of the attack while the other arm maintains the body’s balance. This is a quite useful esquiva because many counterattacks are available to the player from this position which can include martelos, ganchos, or vingativas saving valuable time.

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Capoeira Takedowns : Banda (Ban-da)

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:01:00 +0000

Today's talks about Banda (Ban-da)movement.

Banda is a very strong reduction and is used when both players know what they're doing. This is done by a player to take another step towards the middle of the football, moving in and swept away their land. This is clearly not the removal of the light used. Takedowns can be used in all types of driving situations. But make sure you know what you're doing and the other players know how to take them or someone might get hurt.

Banda is a sweep kick, the objective of which is to pull one of the opponent's feet making him lose his balance and fall. It usually is performed from a standing position. What separates the banda from the rasteria is that the sweep is mostly done with the heel of the foot instead of the instep.

* Banda de Costa

A defensive counter-attack performed against a kick. This is usually reserved for circular kicks such as the armada or queixada. By following the motion of the kick, the capoeirista steps to the outside left or right of the kicker and uses one hand to push them forward while the closest leg reaps the supporting leg of the kicker. It looks identical to the Osoto guruma in Judo.

* Banda de Dentro

The banda de dentro or passa pe is a similar sweep as the rasteira em pe. While the banda de costa focuses on sweeping the kicking leg from the inside instead. While one capoeirista is delivering a kick such as a martelo, the other player steps inside and sweeps the supporting leg in an inside to outside motion.

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Capoeira Takedowns : Negativa Regional (Neg-a-tiva He-sho-nal)

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 06:45:00 +0000

These about the movement of Negativa Regional (Neg-a-tiva He-sho-nal).

It is used in a negative regional style. It can be used to give him notice. A player falls to squat on one leg, leans close to the ground a foot behind the other foot, and outstretch opponents. It can be used to players to be unprepared.

Negative similar to the ginga, one of the essential basic techniques, but not necessarily the easiest to treat. With negative control Capoeira learns about his movements on the ground floor. Negative learning teaches the players to recover quickly as the attack, dropping out or even discarded. Similarly Ginga are negative two versions, namely "negative since Angola" and "negative regional there." The main visible difference between the two versions is that Angola is a version much closer to the ground when the regional version more upright is. Negative in the palms and soles, and Capoeira only touch the ground.

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Capoeira Takedowns: Tesoura de costas

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 06:37:00 +0000

Below the movement of Tesoura de costas.

The tesoura is a takedown preformed from or close to the ground. Literally, tesoura means scissors, which the player does with their legs around the other to twist them to the ground.

* Tesoura-de-Frente

A variation of the Tesoura (scissors) that targets the legs instead of the torso. Many times after faking a high attack, the capoeirista will move in low, hooking his outside leg to the calf of his and his other leg to the inner thigh trapping the leg at the knee. With a small amount of effort, the capoeirista turns his torso away from his opponent using the trapped knee as a lever, knocking the opponent off balance. The end result is the capoeirista on all fours with his feet and hands touching the ground in a resting Adho Mukha Svanasana position staring down at the person on the ground he/she just swept. He has many options of either attacking with a knee strike to the face or an au to escape. This move requires a high level finesse and timing.

* Tesoura Angola

Commonly performed from negativa or queda-de-rins, the capoeirist goes to a prone position, legs facing the opponent and scissored out, hips twisted to protect the groin, supporting themselves on their hands and toes. They then advance upon the opponent by pushing themselves along with their hands, watching by craning their neck over one shoulder, threatening a tesoura-de-frente. The opponent is expected to escape, traditionally via an aù or by diving over the attacking capoeirist, possibly going into their own Tesoura Angola upon landing. A more daring escape can be performed by travelling under the attacking capoeirist, optionally striking them as you pass beneath them.

Information from wikipedia.

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Capoeira Takedowns : Vingativa (Vin-ga-tiva)

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 07:21:00 +0000

It's about Vingativa (Vin-ga-tiva) movement.

This is a very useful takedown in capoeira. It’s used to knock the other player off balance after a kick, or from ginga position. I’ve seen it used a lot in roda on people who let their guard down or weren’t paying close attention.

See this for watching a video of Vingativa movement.

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Capoeira Takedowns : Rasteira (Ha-ster-a)

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 07:50:00 +0000

These about Rasteira (Ha-ster-a) movement.

Capoeira Take Downs are an example of movement, where it is necessary to touch the other players to knock them down.

These movements should be used only with practice and skill, so you better know what you're doing. If not, you have a very good chance of seriously injuring himself or another person.

The rasteira is very common in Capoeira Take Down. E 'is used widely in response to kicks, where the player is rasteira to sweep their opponents open leg to use. Two major variations of it are running and running while standing near the ground. The following video shows the two.

See here for video.

Capoeira Energy Range DVD5

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Sat, 05 Mar 2011 07:13:00 +0000

Here's the Capoeira Energy Range DVD5.

DVD5 | English | 720x576 | MPEG-2 | 25.00 fps 9000 kbps | MP3 224 kbps | 4.2 GB
Genre: eLearning
Before you drive with the first Ukrainian film about Capoeira and the group Senzala television production Megasport and Development Center of Brazilian culture.
In addition to the movie in three languages (Ukrainian Russian and English) on CD contains additional material:
# Trailers
# Nevoshedshie scene
# Presentation of a film
# Photos
# Video
Written and directed by: Anna Yunda
Cast: Igor Vetrinsky Anisim Ilyinsky Kotelenets Nicholas Maxim Koryak Andrew Molev Alexei Solodkii Elena Chernyshenko Victor Vetrinsky.
Special guest: Contra-Mestre Rui

For download, go to this site.

School Students Learn the Art of Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 07:49:00 +0000

These about Hazelwood West Middle School learn the art of Afro-Brazilian Martial Arts.

Hazelwood West Middle School seventh-grade students were in for an exotic and enriching historical treat Wednesday when the Cordão de Ouro Capoeira troupe came to perform as part of the school’s Black History Month celebrations.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines music and dance with acrobatics and martial arts. Tebogo Schultz, director of the group, said he originally learned about capoeira a video game he played in the school. When he found out it was more than a game, said he decided to learn more. In 1998, Shultz went abroad to study in Brazil, where he learned from some of the Capoeira master.

“Every culture in the world has a martial art,” he said. “We tend to forget that Africa is a diverse place with a diverse culture, and that there are still martial arts there today.”

The performance started with the players introducing the students to their instruments, which included drums, tambourines and an African string instrument. Shultz gave students a history lesson about Capoeira. The group then played a bit of music and began to demonstrate some of the more intricate Capoeira moves, individually at first and then in pairs. Students were enthralled by the performances, clapping and cheering throughout.

After the initial demonstrations, the players invited several students to try Capoeira. Once the players had given them a quick tutorial, most of the volunteers were surprisingly adept Capoeiras and participated enthusiastically.

“This is my first time doing it,” said seventh-grade student Jacob Pickett, one of the student volunteers. “It was a lot of fun…it’s great.”

Another seventh-grade student who took a shot at Capoeira, Lee Russell, seemed to be a natural during his performance with one of the players.

“I think it’s easier to know how to do it if you’re already a dancer,” Lee said. “It was a lot of fun and I may try doing it again sometime.”

Stacey McMackin, HWMS’s library media specialist and the event’s organizer, said this is just one of the many ways the school has celebrated Black History Month.

“Today’s performance is a multicultural thing that I thought the students would enjoy as part of our month-long Black History celebration,” she said. “I thought the seventh graders might really be engaged in something having to do with martial arts, too.”

She said that since many students don’t get the chance to see live arts outside of the school, it’s especially important and a personal goal of hers, to bring these performances in.

The purpose of Black History Month is to celebrate the many accomplishments of black Americans throughout history. Throughout the years, this month of celebration has served to unify Americans through learning new history, and for Shultz, Capoeira “transcends sport” by not being about competition, but rather a unifying art form that brings people together.

“Capoeira is the art of making friends,” he said.

Capoeira Floreio's Movement

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 08:01:00 +0000

Let's watch this video found in Youtube.

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International Women's Day of Capoeira Angola ECAMAR

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:00:00 +0000

These about International Women's Day of Capoeira Angola ECAMAR.

ECAMAR, school of Capoeira Angola in Surry Hills will be holding an Event of Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Angola for the 2011 International Women’s Day

Come this 11th and 12th of March to take part in a two day event with classes and seminars organized and delivered by the female students of ECAMAR with the participation of Mestre Roxinho.

All women, men and children, beginners or experienced, are welcome to participate and discover more about Capoeira Angola and honor women’s contribution in this beautiful art form.

On Friday 11th March we will have the opening of the event then from 7-9pm a Roda in Honor of Women open to all to participate or watch (free).

On Saturday 12th March we will start with a Movement Class from 10-12pm, a Music Class from 1-2:30pm, Seminar and Open Discussion at 3pm
and final Roda at 4pm once again open to all. The Event costs $25 entry.

At 12– 1pm there will be a lunch break with Feijoada available for $10.

All welcome to come along to this culturally rich experience, and celebrate International Women’s Day through Capoeira Angola.

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Capoeira technique : Cocorinha

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:21:00 +0000

Today's about Cocorinha.

Cocorinha is a dodge used to evade close quarter circular kicks and horizontal blows. When the kick or blow is begun the capoeirista ducks into a squatting position, lifting an arm to protect the head. In order to keep your balance whilst in the cocorinha the entire soles of the feet must be touching the floor. Do Not use the cocorinha to avoid direct and front kicks.

Learn Defense in Capoeira

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 06:05:00 +0000

Talks about Capoeira defense.

The best defense is to avoid conflict. In Capoeira there are few blocking techniques. Most Capoeira attacks are done with the legs and absorbing these attacks would be foolish. Instead the Capoeirista escapes the attack without being touched.

Many defensive techniques in Capoeira are simple motions that flow into other techniques without stopping. Other defensive movements are visually dynamic and elaborate in order to frustrate the other player. An escape, or Esquiva, should flow directly into a counter-attack or a take-down. It is important to use the escapes as an opportunity to get closer to the other player. Esquivas are used as entrances to get inside, under, or even over the other player’s space. This can disrupt their balance and cause them to fall or lose position without even touching them.

Capoeira escapes should be smooth and relaxed, never tense. The more relaxed the motion the swifter the recovery. Tensing the muscles wastes energy and makes the bodies reactions slower. Even in the face of danger a Capoeirista should be in control and calm, no matter how aggressive the other player is. The secret to great defense in Capoeira is simply to relax, stay moving and concentrate on the game.

It is important to have clear vision when fighting or playing. You should know where you are and where the other player is at all times. Even in the more elaborate escapes, the eyes are always on the other player. When you spin or flip the eyes should also look directly at the other player. By watching the other player’s eyes you can read their thoughts and see their mistakes. When they glance away, then you can attack or vanish.

AÚ Capoeira Malaysia

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:30:00 +0000

Here's about AÚ Capoeira Malaysia.

The history of Escola AÚ Capoeira began its roots in Brazil, originating from the work and history of its founder,Lourival Fernando Alves Leite, also known as Mestre Pop. The school aims to promote and perpetuate the practice of African-Brazilian culture through actions of social education.

Mestre Pop began learning capoeira in 1975 at the age of 22, in his hometown of Campo Grande – Mato Grosso do Sul. Being the pioneer in the teachings of this practice in Santa Catarina, his work began in the city of Florianopolis in Educandário November 25, a Santa Catarina institution chaired by the Foundation of the Welfare of Minors, on August 1 1977.

Here, Mestre Pop worked with children and inmates of the institution, where he remained for eight years. A group of about 80 people, children and adolescents of Educandário November 25, guided by Mestre Pop, began the work of Capoeira in Florianopolis. Thus, Quilombo de Palmares was born, the infant group of Educandário November 25.

Three years later, the first capoeira association legally registered in the state of Santa Catarina, Associação Cultural Berimbau de Ouro, was established, where children of Educandário also started to attend. During this period Grupo Berimbau de Ouro was created, integrating children of Educandário as students of the academy, who were college students, young and middle-class workers in general.

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Learn Capoeira Kicks

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 07:27:00 +0000

Learn Capoeira Kicks.

Capoeira is a martial art and had so many attacks. Fuck Capone formed the majority of the legacy of the attacks.

However, these attacks simply by using inheritance. They are also used for defense while playing in a roda strategic.

I have some important information about their basic kicks and I will present the following..

Straight Kicks

Generally, I’ve learned that most capoeira kicks can be divided into two categories, straight and spinning. The following are straight kicks. They are thrown directly towards the other player and don’t really travel like spinning kicks do. Here are some of the most common ones.

Ponteria (pon-tear-a)

This is a straight forward kick where the player kicks their leg straight up towards the opponent. In training we use it a lot for stretching out the leg to increase its range.

Watch video for Ponteria.

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Learn Capoeira For Kids

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:03:00 +0000

Capoeira Angola for kids ages 2-5 and 6-14. Check this out.

Sing! Dance! Play! Experience in teaching capacity of Capoeira Angola, Afro-Brazilian dance-fight game.

Children love to sing, dance, play music and play. Capoeira Angola is an art form that is fun and interesting development of coordination, self-esteem, balance, strength, agility and more encouraged. Through the basic elements of cooperation, creativity and natural movements, support for children with each other and overcome their limitations.

Each class focuses on elements of achievement, leadership and community. Capoeira is by nature, a social art that is always played and practiced in a group. In these children enhance their musical, physical and social capacities through active and interactive participation.

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Capoeira Angola Definition

noreply@blogger.com (ruriko shin) — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 10:16:00 +0000

Hey guys. Today I would like to describe about Capoeira Angola. Any comment or suggestion can leave in the comment box.

Capoeira Angola is an older form of capoeira and is often deeply rooted traditions, is characterized by slow movements and the players to play their games in close proximity to each other than in regional or Contemporanea. Capoeira Angola is often characterized as slow and deep on the ground than other major forms of capoeira, although in practice the rate varies according to the music. This is much as it was originally played capoeira in the street before moving indoors played and recorded in a modernized version of Capoeira Regional. Capoeira Angola will be used for physical Chamada questions and answers, to challenge the opponent, or to change the style of the tribe known.

The father of the best known modern Capoeira Angola schools is considered to be Grão-Mestre Pastinha who lived in Salvador, Bahia. Today, many of the Capoeira Angola schools in the United States come from Mestres in Pastinha's lineage. He was not the only Capoeira Angola mestre, but is considered to be the "Father of Capoeira angola"[13] bringing this style of Capoeira into the modern setting of an academy. He also wrote the first book about Capoeira, Capoeira Angola, now out of print. Capoeira Angola has experienced an explosion of growth during the past 20 years, it can be found in few cities Brazil where it's not often practiced or even recognized as real capoeira and many larger cities in the USA, Europe, South America, Japan, as well as many other locations.