capioera?i think

[muayThaiPerson]

hey, i heard of this crazy art called capeiroa. its sounds like A LOT of fun! theres this class that teaches it. i wanna go join but im not sure whether is good for fighting. it looks more like break dancing

 

[Bob Hubbard]

It is. BreakDancing came from Capoeira. Its an interesting art with a lot of history in it.

More info here: http://www.martialtalk.com/showthread.php?&threadid=2&highlight=brazil

:asian:

 

[MartialArtist]

The art is pretty fun, a lot of the practitioners jump like 6 feet in the air doing flips. I've seen one do 10 feet and over, like the gymnasts in the Olympics.

 

[islandtime]

Originally posted by muayThaiPerson

hey, i heard of this crazy art called capeiroa. its sounds like A LOT of fun! theres this class that teaches it. i wanna go join but im not sure whether is good for fighting. it looks more like break dancing

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Check the Mark Dacascos movie "Only the Strong"


Gene Gabel:asian:

 

[tonbo]

Also, see if you can get any information on Amen Santo. He is one of the "greats" in capoeira, and is a heck of a lot of fun to watch.....

He is also the guy that Mark Dacasos is doing capoeira with in the beginning of "Only The Strong".

Have fun!!

Peace--

 

[Angus]

Capoeira is really, really intriguing to me, and I'm really pondering the idea of studying it. More arnis, capoeira, more arnis, capoeira...hhhhmmmpphh.

 

[Blindside]

Hey Angus,

Here's a couple of options:

http://www.geocities.com/palmares_seattle/

http://www.angelfire.com/on/capoeiraangola/jurandir.html\

Lamont

 

[Angus]

Hey, thanks for the links! I have the second one bookmarked. I should really go and check them out, but unfortunately they're really far away and at times that I'm not free.

I guess they'll have to wait.

 

[MartialArtist]

however, capioera is not for everyone.

 

[Blindside]

Neither is any other martial art.

I've just had a couple of classes in capoeira, and I had a blast. Not something I want to for my martial arts career, but what a fun and stimulating art. And I gaurantee you won't see an out of shape capoeira instructor.

Lamont

 

[arnisador]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/1669489.stm

 

[Chronuss]

Only The Strong is probably Marc Dacascos best movie. Capoeira is a very cool art with a lot of interesting history. if you have a school around you that teaches it, go check it out. I certainly would. even though my fat **** could never do a handstand..but hey...that's metaphysics for ya...

 

[arnisador]

The Feb. 2003 issue of Budo Intl. Magazine has an article on capoeira and ads for videos.

 

[Quick Sand]

I've wanted to study Capoeira for like 4 years but there's never been a school anywhere near me. I'm still keeping my eyes open though. I don't know if I'd be any good at it but it looks like a lot of fun so I really want to try it.

And I own "Only the Strong".

 

[ThuNder_FoOt]

My gym recently started a Capoeira class, or possibly more like a club due to the limited amount of students. Its actually really fun. I believe its great for building agility. I've only attended a few classes though. I'm anxious to start flipping!!

 

[MartialArtist]

The Brazillian soccer team practices capioera. How do you think a lot of them do backflips when they score?

 

[white dragon]

Anyone know if there are any plans to introduce it into the olympics? May sounds strange, but if TKd is there.... oh and my money is on the Brazilians!