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CAPOEIRA
Capoeira is the brazilian matial arts that combines the elements of dance and music. It was created in Brazil by slaves that were forced to hide the fight within a dance some time after the 16th century. Capoiera is physically dinamic because it utilizes acrobatics, cleverness and cunning. Although it appeared to be a harmless dance, the dancers or the "Capoeiristas" were practicing deadly fighting techniques. A lot of kicks and movements done in capoeira can be seen in other arts, but the difference is delivery itself. There are many fakes and deceiving movements in Capoeira. Although a certain movements is done with grace and style, it can be very dangerous. Without music, there is no capoeira as it is the important elements of it.It dictates the tempo of the full match. The capoeiristas form a circle around the two combatants and clap hands and sing. This is called a "Roda". The instruments, when used together is called "Bateria". This is typically made up of this instruments such as
- Berimbau - Made from wire, stick and gourd. It comes in various sizes which produce different sounds
- Pandeiro - A wooden drum with animal skin on the top.
- Atabaque - A large wooden drum that stands around a meter high. It also comes in various sizes which produce different sounds.
- Agogo - Two bells that are joined by a U shaped piece of metal. The user hits the bells with a piece of metal to produce the sound.
- Reco reco - A piece of bamboo that gets small grooves cut into it. The user then moves another piece of wood over it to produce the sound.
BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU
Brazilian jiu-jitsu is a martial art and combat sport that teaches a smaller person how to defend himself against a larger opponent by using leverage and proper technique. The founder of this matial art, The Gracie family, modified judo and traditional Japanese jujutsu to create the art. Over 95% of street fights finish on the ground, hence ground-fighting skills are extremely important for self-defense. Taking an attacker to the ground, leaving you in a perfect position to finish the fight. Of course if there is more than one attacker, taking the fight to the ground is one of the worst moves imaginable for obvious reasons. As with any Ju-jitsu technique, be extremely careful whilst practising these moves with a partner. Sometimes just an inch of movement can break a bone or cause someone to fall unconscious.
The belt system in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu is highly regarded and for good reason.Unlike many other matial arts, where rank promotions can be acquired in relatively short periods and often with very little practical requirements, the Brazilian Jiu-jitsu belt system is quite strict and difficult to progress through. It can take 10 years to achieve the ( black belt ) grade, and requires not only technical knowledge, but also verifiable ability in sparring. Competition experiences is also often expected. One person will spend a long time on each belt as there are only a few belts. The progress might not be linear. Whether 1 year at one belt and 5 years at another. Its both an extremely challenging and rewarding institution and its not surprise that the community pounces on anyone who messes with it.
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