Capoeira women have the best banging bods

[cuppa]

in Mixed Martial Arts world.

 

I've been training in Krav Maga, Muay Thai Kickboxing, and Crossfit. Although I enjoyed my training immensely, I miss my Power Yoga routine, some fluid, something soft to the body.

 

I decided to do Capoeira last Wednesday and I feel like I'm hitting a jackpot. It's yoga, martial arts, speed, power, fitness, all combined into one. In just one session, I realized that I'm actually capable to do handstand on my own.

 

and the plus side, all the women who have been training for years or months, they have HOT bods. Lean, feminine, graceful, and yet very very strong - when they are fighting, I'm so fascinated. It's like watching a lover dance but those kicks, man, it can be fatal.

 

I know I have the potential to be really good at this, even the instructor said so. So I've been practicing like crazy at home and I decided to cut down my kickboxing and Krav to make room for Capoeira (not totally giving up the other 2 though).

 

Check out this woman, some women in my class have body like that and move like that, totally fascinating to watch, plus the music/tune is so great. My adrenaline pumped all the time. I didn't feel like I worked out so much but I sweat a lot and when I woke up the next day, I felt quite sore.

 

[crfsti]

That was pretty cool! Looks like a great way to get fit!

[cuppa]

and Capoeirista is known to be a very fit athlete (all around).

 

I'm heading to my capoeira training in 10 mins. I've been practicing this since last week, it's called A Macaco, still not there yet but I get to the handstand part but too scared to roll backward (

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Apparently this is a beginner move, it looks pretty tough to me .

[USMCHokie]

Ummm...wow, that video was craziness...not sure if it'd be something I'd ever do though...but it definitely looks like something worthwhile and useful that can be added to one's workout routine...

[cuppa]

Ummm...wow, that video was craziness...not sure if it'd be something I'd ever do though...but it definitely looks like something worthwhile and useful that can be added to one's workout routine...

 

Yeah, this is where I feel my crossfit & kickboxing really help. Today, I am actually able to keep up as my handstand is more solid (stronger from crossfit I think).

 

Today we did mortelo rotado (similar to Teh Tud of Muay Thai), a spinning kick. It's slightly different because after the spinning, we will then follow with Au Sem Mao (a cartwheel). I did well to the point that they thought I've been secretly practicing capoeira before .

[Trojan John]

Wait until you start doing cool aerials like armada dupla or folha seca.

 

Capoeira is great for flexibility as well as muscle tone and general fitness, so keep playing.

 

Axé!

[cuppa]

Wait until you start doing cool aerials like armada dupla or folha seca.

 

Capoeira is great for flexibility as well as muscle tone and general fitness, so keep playing.

 

Axé!

 

just youtube armada dupla, that looks really really difficult . I really need to nail A macaco by next week so I'm still practicing my bridge & my handstand. I think I could do it with the right momentum, it's just that I have to conquer my fear , just like when I did my first handstand (afraid to break my neck and stuff like that).

 

Are you a capoeirista?

[Trojan John]

Sim, meu apelido é Trovão. =P

 

Try doing a macaquinho first. It's lower to the ground and gives you the sense of going backwards without making you feel like you're going to crash your head into something.

 

Barring that, try doing the macaco close to a wall (if left hand goes down first, then wall should be on your left). Touch your feet briefly on the wall as you go back and over, and you should feel more safe.

[cuppa]

Sim, meu apelido é Trovão. =P

 

Try doing a macaquinho first. It's lower to the ground and gives you the sense of going backwards without making you feel like you're going to crash your head into something.

 

Barring that, try doing the macaco close to a wall (if left hand goes down first, then wall should be on your left). Touch your feet briefly on the wall as you go back and over, and you should feel more safe.

 

like this?

 

Awesome! a macquinho looks easier (at least on the video). I will try it tonight before my kickboxing class. Thanks a lot!

 

Salve!

[Trojan John]

Exactly that. That guy does it perfectly.

I hope it works out for you.

 

Salve

[GrayClouds]

I prefer the old school version:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dJ76l_Xtis

[cuppa]

Exactly that. That guy does it perfectly.

I hope it works out for you.

 

Salve

 

I tried to do a macquinho for days but still no luck. Do you think I need a strong upper body strength for this or more like technique? For example, I could do handstand against the wall but I can't do handstand (a bananera) without the wall. Do you think I should start with a bananera first before I could do any other moves? I will ask my capoeira mestre tomorrow and maybe practice extra half an hour after the class with other students.

 

salve

[Trojan John]

It just takes practice. You have to work at, and it is good if you have a partner to assist and tell you what you're doing wrong.

 

Upper body strength is not as necessary as abdominal and leg strength, and momentum. If you keep your arms relatively straight then they should carry your weight. Doing a bananeira requires abdominal strength and a good sense of balance which only comes from repetition.

 

Try to walk forward, low to the ground, for three or four steps. Before putting pressure on your last step, get your hand into position to carry yourself over backwards. For example, if your last step is to be on the right foot, then your left hand goes down and back, and your right hand goes up towards your head on the left.

 

In rapid succession, plant your left hand and sit (almost). Touch that right foot only lightly (toes only), but then kick up and to your left as you jump with your left leg -- you should practice doing just this part over and over. When you get comfortable, continue the movement over and backwards. Plant your right hand and let your momentum carry you over.

 

This seems much harder to explain than to demonstrate for me. Sorry if there is any confusion.

 

Axé

[cuppa]

It just takes practice. You have to work at, and it is good if you have a partner to assist and tell you what you're doing wrong.

 

Upper body strength is not as necessary as abdominal and leg strength, and momentum. If you keep your arms relatively straight then they should carry your weight. Doing a bananeira requires abdominal strength and a good sense of balance which only comes from repetition.

 

Try to walk forward, low to the ground, for three or four steps. Before putting pressure on your last step, get your hand into position to carry yourself over backwards. For example, if your last step is to be on the right foot, then your left hand goes down and back, and your right hand goes up towards your head on the left.

 

In rapid succession, plant your left hand and sit (almost). Touch that right foot only lightly (toes only), but then kick up and to your left as you jump with your left leg -- you should practice doing just this part over and over. When you get comfortable, continue the movement over and backwards. Plant your right hand and let your momentum carry you over.

 

This seems much harder to explain than to demonstrate for me. Sorry if there is any confusion.

 

Axé

 

You explain it perfectly. I'll try again tonight before the class.

 

Axé

[craw]

way to bring attention to the martial art in a sexual manner! creep

[cuppa]

way to bring attention to the martial art in a sexual manner! creep

 

WTF? what's so sexual about this post? Complimenting that women who practice capoeira usually have great body is sexual? Maybe you have dirty mind, that's why.

[Scrybe]

Man I miss Capoeira. Took it for a year but moved and haven't found a local school! I hope you keep up with it!