February 10th, 2010 at 11:15pm Under Uncategorized
Here’s a nice documentary about capoeira and how it changes the lives of people who practice it.
Continue Reading Good Lil Capoeira Video
Tags: capoeira video
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February 10th, 2010 at 11:14pm Under Uncategorized
I’m not the biggest mixed martial arts fan, seems to me like a bunch of guys getting WAY too close… and whats up with those ears?
Here are some vids of capoeristas who feel differently.
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Tags: capoeira vs, mma
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:49pm Under Uncategorized
Many people (including myself), have longed to see capoeira represented on the big screen. I am one of the few people I know who still loves to watch “Only The Strong”, and that movie pretty much sucks!
So when I heard that there was going to be a film about the legendary Besouro, I was both [...]
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February 9th, 2010 at 11:28pm Under Uncategorized
Recently I stumbled across this guy who has been working on a capoeira inspired movement that he calls floreio art. I have to admit, like many people, I was turned off at first. I mean, why do people constantly want to change capoeira?
But after further review, I have to admit that I am wrong in [...]
Continue Reading So what is Floreio?
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June 30th, 2009 at 09:55pm Under Uncategorized
If you are like me, you love going to capoeira workshops. They are a great way to learn from the best, meet up with the greater capoeira community, and enjoy brazilian culture. This summer there are plenty of workshops and batizados to choose from, and here is one that we thoroughly endorse:
Continue Reading Capoeira CDO Camarada
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June 19th, 2009 at 11:14pm Under Uncategorized
First of all, let me just say that I really like this video. Paula Verdino aka Instructor Pimenthina is really fun and vivacious. She has so much energy bubbling up in her, that you instantly want to become her friend.
Continue Reading Capoeira Video Review: The Capoeira Workout
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June 6th, 2009 at 03:46pm Under Uncategorized+ conditioning
Question:
I recently twisted my ankle while playing. What is the best thing that I can do to recover ASAP? My batizado is in 2 months!?!
Continue Reading How to recover from an ankle injury
Tags: injuries
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June 6th, 2009 at 02:32pm Under reviews
The Little Capoeira Book, Revised Edition by Nestor Capoeira is part of a trilogy which includes Capoeira: Roots of the Dance-Fight-Game, and A Street-Smart Song: Capoeira Philosophy and Inner Life.
In his first book of the trilogy, Nestor gives a brief overview of the history of capoeira, an explanation of how the game is played, and [...]
Continue Reading Book Review: The Little Capoeira Book by Nestor Capoeira
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June 5th, 2009 at 12:23am Under beginner
Question:
I have seen capoeira, and those guys seem to be doing things that I would never be able to do. Is Capoeira still for me?
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June 5th, 2009 at 12:16am Under Uncategorized
Question:
A lot of my friends who have been doing capoeira for a while are really flexible. I’m wondering if practicing yoga can be beneficial to my capoeira practice. Can a down dog help my armada?
Continue Reading Capoeira and yoga?
Tags: yoga
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