Capoeira Links

[username9]

As far as I know this is roughly true - if anyone knows better then please do enlighten us:

 

Capoiera is a Brazilian martial art but was "invented" by african slaves. It was a martial art based on striking but had to be disguised as a dance so their masters did not catch on to what was happening.

 

The aim is not to "beat-up" your opponent but to "out-do" him/her y pulling off the most spectacular moves and by dominating the space. it is full of acrobatic moves including flips and somersaults.

 

The music is there to keep a beat going to which the players will move to. they assume the stance which is like a dance from one side to the other and it's name escapes me - but anyway. Then the fun starts.

 

Like I say - it's non-aggressive but IF used as a fighting art it can be devastating.

 

Hope that has shed a little light on the subject.

 

Always interesting to find where Martial Arts originate from.

 

ju Jitsu originally came from India If Iam not mistaken!!!!.....but that is for another day!

[Maddwraph]

yes, capoiera is fighting while dancing in a way. u not suppose to block but rather dodge. there r grapples in capoiera, but predmontally its strikes. im my class u wear a uniform similar to that of otehr martial arts like karate or jujuitsu and instead of a belt, it has a rope. the lyrics to the songs posted r there becasue capoiera theres a lot of singing/ when u do the roda which is a circle with two people fighting inside, there is singing from the people outside the roda, and instruments playing. hope i can be of help.

[shanemm]

thanks, seems interesting.

[47MartialMan]

Thanks for the links