African combat games can be categorized into the following: wrestling, hand fighting, kicking, headbutting and weaponary.
So we are going to start of with Nubian Wrestling, a close range fighting system. Nubian wrestling is considered one of, if not the oldest martial arts recorded in history. Continue Reading

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Was Capoeira influenced by other martial arts? how was it developed? how has it evolved? and where will it go?

These are questions that have not really been fully answered, and may never be.

However, I have found it interesting to research the POSSIBILITIES of various influences that Capoeira may have been subjected to. Continue Reading

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Queda De Rins Combination

The Queda de Rins in capoeira is so versatile and can open up a whole new range of motion and movement in your game.
It is important to try and practice quedas as I have found that it has given me a new outlook on creating and expressing within capoeira. Continue Reading

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GROIN STRAINS/ GROIN PULLS

written by instrutor Bruxa

Symptoms:

• Grade I Groin Strain: Mild discomfort, often no disability. Usually does not limit activity.

• Grade II Groin Strain: Moderate discomfort, can limit ability to perform activities such as running and jumping. May have moderate swelling and bruising associated.
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