Soul Capoeira » BLOG http://soulcapoeira.org Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en GROIN STRAINS and GROIN PULLS in Capoeira http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/bruxas-blog/groin-strains-and-groin-pulls-in-capoeira/ http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/bruxas-blog/groin-strains-and-groin-pulls-in-capoeira/#comments Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:03 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/bruxas-blog/groin-strains-and-groin-pulls-in-capoeira/ 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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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 any kicks or punches are thrown.
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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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]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/bruxas-blog/wrist-tendonitis-sore-wrists-in-capoeira/feed/ Blisters in Capoeira http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/blisters-in-capoeira/ http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/blisters-in-capoeira/#comments Sun, 27 Apr 2008 01:32:07 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/blisters-in-capoeira/ BLISTERS: So common and so painful

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blisters

Difficulty to recover: Low
Time Required: Depends on the severity of the injury

A FEW HINTS: (more…)

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Common Injuries and Injury Prevention in Capoeira

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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. (more…)

]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/common-capoeira-injuries/feed/ Intentions in Capoeira http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/intentions-in-capoeira/ http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/intentions-in-capoeira/#comments Thu, 24 Apr 2008 07:10:08 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/intentions-in-capoeira/ 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? (more…)

]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/articles/intentions-in-capoeira/feed/ HOW TO MAKE A CAXIXI http://soulcapoeira.org/music/how-to-make-a-caxixi/ http://soulcapoeira.org/music/how-to-make-a-caxixi/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:54 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/music/how-to-make-a-caxixi/ caxixipic

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! (more…)

]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/music/how-to-make-a-caxixi/feed/ MARTIAL ARTS CREED http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/martial-arts-creed/ http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/martial-arts-creed/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:00:11 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/martial-arts-creed/ sifu francis guro dan adjarn chai

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 recommend anyone from any background to meet him if you have the chance.
Guro Dan Inosanto has trained a couple of classes of Capoeira before, he loves the footwork in Capoeira, but particularly loves the music. He even has a berimbau! (more…)

]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/martial-arts-creed/feed/ BAHIA- THE BAY OF ALL SAINTS http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/bahia-the-bay-of-all-saints/ http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/bahia-the-bay-of-all-saints/#comments Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:11 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/bahia-the-bay-of-all-saints/ bahia
12th of Jan 2002

It is in your eyes beloved Bahia,
The sandy scent of scarlet streets
the cobble stoned winding curves
caressing glinted glances of coloured heat (more…)

]]> http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/bahia-the-bay-of-all-saints/feed/ Dias Gomes- Capoeira the artist, the athlete, the poet http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/dias-gomes-capoeira-the-artist-the-athlete-the-poet/ http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/dias-gomes-capoeira-the-artist-the-athlete-the-poet/#comments Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:00:07 +0000 chan http://soulcapoeira.org/blog/chans-blog/dias-gomes-capoeira-the-artist-the-athlete-the-poet/ This is a quote that was pinned up in Mestre Moraes’s Academy when I was visiting Bahia in 2001-2002.
I thought it was particularly beautiful.
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