After a number of weeks I get bored with a usual workout...so I change it up every six weeks or so. Muscle confusion is definitely the best way to workout. I am starting to get back into Capoeira shape. I tried a little bit and it was very tiring. Unfortunately I fell down some stairs (if you know me that's just a usually part of life)...well not really down if you fall at the last step, but nonetheless I feel when my foot hit the giant rocks that prevent mud. The downside of preventing mud means that if a mortar comes raining hate and discontent down on us there will be plenty of shrapnel and flaming debris to say hello, but I digress.
New Update: I actually wrote this blog four days ago, and I did Capoeira yesterday with no pain in my ankle. Thank you Wolverine-like healing capability!
Capoeira is a martial art that originated out of Brazil. If you have played Tekken 3 and beyond than you have seen the character Eddie Gordo, or (if you have been so lucky in life) if you have seen the cinematic masterpiece Only The Strong, then you have seen this style of martial arts. To the bystander capoeira looks like break-dance fighting, but it is so much more.
Capoeira was developed by the Angolan slaves in Brazil. They were not allowed to practice self-defense so they adapted their techniques to look as if they were dancing. This is called the "roda". There are three essential elements to Capoeira: 1) the roda 2) the music 3) the food. Capoeira is one of the only martial arts that immerses the student completely into the culture. This is the main reason that I LOVE this sport. If you have ever had BBQ'ed pineapple Brazilian style, then you know what I am talking about.
Since practicing capoeira is basically swimming in the air. Meaning, that muscle you do not regularly use through normal motions. I started off slow, with the ginga (fighting stance) some kicks, and other basic moves. It is definitely a great workout, and I have a lot of fun doing it. For the first time in about a month my legs are sore.
Stay Frosty,
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