if you learn how to remain in striking range as Anderson Silva did, while being
deft enough to evade Forrest Griffin’s (your opponent’s) attack, a-la a very
advanced Ali-like “rope-a-dope”, all while maintaining the positioning to
deliver “killing-strikes” of your own, you then have an effective martial arts
tool. …
What you can expect from these Mestres is humility, a love for the history and
traditions of Capoeria, great musical and singing skills, as well as rich
innovations and insight. They are all very laid back for the most part and truly
enjoy the game! …
I am also pretty sure that Don and his then girlfriend, now wife, never donated
that $300.00 dollars to their Mestre and Capoeira Academy, as I requested
as part of our agreement. If this is the case, I wonder how their Mestre
would feel about this theft-in-fact. But the Universe moves in her own way, and
“malicia” is a beautiful creature …
For absolute beginners and elite athletes alike, Capoeira Conditioning is the
ultimate, dynamic-training method for all around, cross-over athletics
fitness.
…
I am not altogether proud of these following accounts, specifically the
street-brawls, as I have matured enormously I think. However, I am not
ashamed either, and am glad to have had the experience to understand the martial
part of martial-arts. …