hey everyone,
Just thought I would post my demonstration video.
It is just a compilation of things I have been working on for the past couple of years. I have been training lots of other styles of martial arts which has been hugely beneficial for my movement capabilities and ideology.
However, Capoeira has and always will be my [...] [...more]
African combat games can be categorized into the following: wrestling, hand fighting, kicking, headbutting and weaponary.
So we are going to start of with Nubian Wrestling, a close range fighting system. Nubian wrestling is considered one of, if not the oldest martial arts recorded in history.
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GROIN STRAINS/ GROIN PULLS
written by instrutor Bruxa
Symptoms:
• Grade I Groin Strain: Mild discomfort, often no disability. Usually does not limit activity.
• Grade II Groin Strain: Moderate discomfort, can limit ability to perform activities such as running and jumping. May have moderate swelling and bruising associated.
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1. WARM UP IN CAPOEIRA
written by Instrutor Bruxa
Warming up properly is one of the key things you can do to prevent injuries. Taking some simple precautions can help reduce the risk of injury and keep you training towards your goals. Most martial arts disciplines recommend sustained stretching for at least 15 minutes before [...] [...more]
WRIST TENDONITIS
Written by Instrutor Bruxa
Wrist tendonitis is a common condition characterized by irritation and inflammation of the tendons around the wrist joint. It will limit your ability to perform cartwheels, handstands, queda de rins and any weight bearing activities.
What is the treatment for wrist tendonitis?
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BLISTERS: So common and so painful
Written by Instrutor Bruxa
Difficulty to recover: Low
Time Required: Depends on the severity of the injury
A FEW HINTS:
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Common Injuries and Injury Prevention in Capoeira
Written by Instrutor Bruxa
Introduction
We thought it would be a good idea to outline a few common injuries that “Capoeiristas” seem to experience as well as highlight preventative measures to avoid them.
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Sensing Intention
How do you know whether a person wants to harm you or not? When does the game turn from a game into a fight? Where do people’s true intentions lie?
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This is a way I was taught on how to make a caxixi.
I am by no means a professional, but at least this is one way, and you can develop/discover other ways from here. Or simply ask your Capoeira instructor how!
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Sifu Francis Fong, Guro Dan Inosanto, Ajarn Surachai “Chai” Sirisute.
These are some beautiful writings inscripted on the walls of Guro Dan Inosanto’s Academy in Marina Del Rey, Los Angeles.
Guro Dan Inosanto is one of the most amazing, inspiring Martial Artists I have ever known. If you ever get the chance I would highly [...] [...more]