Brazilan Martial Arts: Capoeira Sparring

After my Capoeira Knock Out post I did some more browsing and found this video of Capoeira sparring. Its very slow, deliberate and controlled, that way no one gets hurt. Also it helps strenghten the stabilizing muscles and increase balance.

This video as shot in New York City by Concrete Beat


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Adrian Davis
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Capoeira Knock Out in Mixed Martial Arts

This honestly the first time I've ever seen someone use Capoeira in combat in addition to actually knocking someone out with it! It really took me by surprise and its a pleasant site to see. Capoeira is an interesting martial art that I'd like to learn and incorporate in to my own training. I like the unpredictable nature of it and it will be the perfect addition to creating the Ultimate Martial Art!

In general Capoeira seems to always have been portrayed as just a dance and recreational activity/sport, but never as a combat sport. Which is understandably so considering the long history it has in Brazil and the stigma it once possessed.

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Adrian Davis
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