bloodgroove Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 I'm curious.Are there any other capoeiristas here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I've always thought capoeira looked interesting, but have never lived near a gym that taught it. I suppose there were probably some in Florida, but I didn't know anything about that kind of thing when I still lived there. One of the main reasons I think it looks interesting is because I'm told that capoeira classes are filled with smoking-hot, ridiculously flexible girls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionategirl Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 I have no idea what that is. It sounds like a kind of pasta dish to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnie kray Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 this is one of those things i've always wanted to try. but like driver, i just never found someplace near me that gives lessons. but i would just love to learn. the acrobatics of it are amazing. it's sort of a combination dance and martial art. it's just beautiful to look at. and it must keep you in great shape. for those unfamiliar with it, here is a video of what it looks like and here is some background info on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted May 8, 2006 Share Posted May 8, 2006 i do capoeira. i take free classes in flagstaff, az at the HIVE. currently i am in havasu and wont be back to flagstaff til july. capoeira is fun and i learned some really neat moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodgroove Posted May 8, 2006 Author Share Posted May 8, 2006 I've taken off capoeira for the past 3 months due to school but am eager to get back into it. It's one of the reason's Im starting to train again. This sport'll work you glutes like nothing else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted May 9, 2006 Share Posted May 9, 2006 I saw it first at the International Festival last year. Brilliant.. flexibility, fitness, agility, dance / martial art form. Topher - I might be able to go for some classes not too close by, but what kind of exercises would someone recommend doing before one starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodgroove Posted May 9, 2006 Author Share Posted May 9, 2006 I saw it first at the International Festival last year. Brilliant.. flexibility, fitness, agility, dance / martial art form. Topher - I might be able to go for some classes not too close by, but what kind of exercises would someone recommend doing before one starts. Back arches (hold for as long as you can. The longest I can do is a minute, the longest I've heard of is 15)handstands(propped until you get the strenth to do it on your own)walking on handsheadstands (easy, just get the balance down)kidneystands (lboth nads on the ground, shoulder or head makes a tripod, legs in the air)splits (not crucial, but you'll thank yourself)lots of stretchingfocus on control when moving, not speed http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler57.htmhttp://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mahler19.htm And if you're wondering, yes, capoeristas spend alot of time upside down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 great suggestions bloodgroove! excellent advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashnburn Posted May 15, 2006 Share Posted May 15, 2006 Damn BG. Is Mike Mahler a veggie? I need to find a personal trainer / training partner in town to get out and about with me.. doing workouts and stuff like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodgroove Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 Damn BG. Is Mike Mahler a veggie? I need to find a personal trainer / training partner in town to get out and about with me.. doing workouts and stuff like that. I don't know if he is a veggie or not. I don't have any evidence of it either way. I'm haven't started doing all of the mahler things myself, but am wokring up to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Damn BG. Is Mike Mahler a veggie? I need to find a personal trainer / training partner in town to get out and about with me.. doing workouts and stuff like that. mahler recommends diets that arent vegan, such as using whey protein. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Ex_Machina Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 I've always wanted to try capoeira but I can't find any classes here in SoFla. I wanted to take it to improve my flexibility. It'll be especially helpful in competitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driver Posted May 29, 2006 Share Posted May 29, 2006 Mike Mahler is vegan but trains lots of people who aren't. Did that post up above say to put both nads on the ground for kidneystands? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodgroove Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Mike Mahler is vegan but trains lots of people who aren't. Did that post up above say to put both nads on the ground for kidneystands?You can do either. I've seen them done with one hand, or two, but you gotta be pretty strong to be able to do it with one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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