TheDevlin Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 hey....uh i dont do any martial arts but im in good shape...i wanna learn how to do that brazilian fighting thing thats like dancing....but i have no clue how to get started or anything...does anyone wanna take the time to point me in the right direction? thanks I HATE PANTS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironberg Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 You got the name right - except finding a school on Capeoria is exceedingly difficult as it is a very difficult art to master, and hasn't been widely accepted. Capeoria is highly acrobatic. Pure self defense skills will probably be sacrificed for the sake of flash - but some people want that. I'm not saying Capeoria people are incapable of defending themselves, or find it difficult to acquire self defense skils - but it is definately no Krav Maga. Look around and if you find a good Capeoria school then more power to you. There are times I wish I had one that wasn't a few states away from me. "An enlightened man would offer a weary traveler a bed for the night, and invite him to share a civilized conversation over a bowl of... Cocoa Puffs." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc. Steve Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 From what I've seen in my local area, it's taught more as a dance and you have to be extremely flexible. But check it out if you do find a class. PS. Ironberg, who shall we stalk next? World famour for idiotography6th Kyu Wado Ryu5th Gup Tang Soo Do1st Dan Origami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevlin Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 ya i was lookin around...i found some schools here but...theres no way in hell im flexable enuf....the main reason i wanted to learn it is more to get faster and more powerfull...and they can jump like but maybey if theres somthing else that can teach me to be fast and more powerful you guys could enlighten me ps. sorry about my grammar and spelling failed englsih ya know I HATE PANTS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevilAside Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Wushu? "If you're going through hell, keep going." - Sir Winston Churchill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDevlin Posted April 12, 2004 Author Share Posted April 12, 2004 huh?...wushu? I HATE PANTS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Warlock Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Just to clear some things up, capoeira is a dance. The African slaves in Brazil hid their native martial arts within the dance, as a means to perpetuate their combat training through the generations, to eventually be used as a means to free themselves. It is an effective martial arts, primarily because of its unpredictability. trivia: breakdancing originated from some who witnessed capoeira being practiced. "When you are able to take the keys from my hand, you will be ready to drive." - Shaolin DMV TestIntro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delta1 Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 trivia: breakdancing originated from some who witnessed capoeira being practiced. Interesting. Quick question: was that Capoeria that the rebels used to kick The Rock's butt with in "The Rundown"? Freedom isn't free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc. Steve Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Yeah, but I though maybe there were some places which taught Capoeria more as a MA, working with aplication and some grappling. Dunno. Wushu. Try google World famour for idiotography6th Kyu Wado Ryu5th Gup Tang Soo Do1st Dan Origami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineGuy Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 Am I the only one that doesn't understand the wushu references in this thread? Wolverine1st Dan - Kalkinodo"Shut up brain, or I'll stab you with a q-tip""There is no spoon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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