Capoeira students

[B.Y.O.B.]

Me and my girlfriend are going to do capoeira next year and I want us to be ready for the classes, so what can we do to prepare for it?

[yenhoi]

http://www.capoeiraartsny.com/movies.htm

I have another link somewhere too, gimme a day.

[yenhoi]

maybe...

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[cakegirl]

Capoeira's a pretty high-intensity class. If you're unfit, it'll get you fit quick smart. If you're fit, class will be easier, and you'll be able to focus on the techniques more than panting and sweating.

So if you haven't started yet, and you're still looking for things to do before you start, I'd recommend doing things that will help with fitness - maybe some jogging, skipping, and definitely stretch after you've done your fitness workout!!!

[B.Y.O.B.]

In reality, Capoeira could never be used in a fight, it is purely for show, sort of like TKD and most forms of Kung Fu. Learning Capoeria is a huge waste of time unless you are a dancer. Join a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu school, since its the most effective MA one could learn besides boxing and Muay Thai. BJJ is also one of the funnest, most awarding MA there is. Plus, training with a parter is essential.
"I am a shark, the ground is my ocean, and most people cant even swim."- Jean Jaques Muchado, a BJJ blackbelt

You cant say its not effective if you never tried it or seen it in a fight.

[GonzoStyles]

it is purely for show, sort of like TKD

ok MMAGUY here is a challenge, seek out a former or current member of the R.O.K. and then tell them TKD is for show, Ill sit back and wait for your injury report.............

[surf001]

Basic fintness exercises are fine just dont try to start doing capoeira moves
till you actually beggin your trainning.

for more info visit www.grupocafu.com

asfar as effective the only way a non capoeirista can say that is if they have stepped inside a capoeira roda.
it was a martial art first before anything mainstream is showing now.
and it still remains a martial art.

[Eyegouge]

I'd love to see someone pick a fight with a capoeira dude in a dance club....

And don't listen to that wack BJJ preacher.

Byob...I'd suggest enrolling in a gymnastics rec class somewhere, just to get your basic of basics down. Have fun. Peace.

[SnakePlissken]

Just don't practice, train or spar to a beat or music, it will telegraph your movements and make it easier to counter-attack them.

Other then that, just try to get into shape and make sure you've got time set aside that you can use for training.

[aku aku]

Me and my girlfriend are going to do capoeira next year and I want us to be ready for the classes, so what can we do to prepare for it?

Jump rope. I tried a capoeira class once and they had us doing a lot of jumping during the warmup, my calves were sore for a week.

[darrianation]

http://www.capoeiraartsny.com/movies.htm

I have another link somewhere too, gimme a day.

Yikes!

Capoeira?

If I tried that stuff the bad guy wouldn’t have to do anything except wait until I either got so dizzy and collapse to the floor and puked or I brake myself in two with some type of contorted upside down thingy.

[Dpendleton]

ok MMAGUY here is a challenge, seek out a former or current member of the R.O.K. and then tell them TKD is for show, Ill sit back and wait for your injury report.............

I know I'm late but this guy would get killed by a R.O.K soldier hell even a katusa would take him out. Tkd is effective.