What is Capoeira? Brazilian Capoeira battle dance in Russia for men, women and children: exercises for beginners at home

Capoeira is a Brazilian battle dance, the study of which is becoming more and more popular in Russia.

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Dance, game, elements of wrestling and acrobatic tricks combines the Brazilian capoeira. The smooth, graceful movements of the battle participants do not damage to the rivals, but they hide the strength and danger.

Capoeira diversified. In it, the dance and rhythmic singing are intertwined with the art of conducting cruel battle, the desire of freedom and unity with nature.

What is Capoeira?

Capoeira (Capoeira) - Brazilian martial art, can be either contactless or full -contact.

The main elements of the capoeira:

blows
slopes
protection
tricks
movements

Capoeira originated in South America, in a difficult period for the country - the end of the 17th - early 18th centuries. Then the black slaves, imported and brutally exploited by the Portuguese, fled to Selva, where the so -called Kilombush formed - free settlements. African dances were the leisure of the inhabitants of Kilombush, to which the battle elements were gradually added.

Video: Facts about Capoeira

Important: modern capoeira is not suitable for fighting. It exists as a separate form of art, reflecting the cultural heritage of Brazil.

CAPEIRA Master class: dance elements, techniques, rules

Capoeira begins with the study of basic technology. Immediately students master ginga basic skill (jing). When the movements become confident and the change of position, as well as the timely departure from the attack, are produced by Capoerist to automatism, proceed to studying the blows.

The jing consists of 2 positions (first and second base):

primeira Base - The legs are bent, shoulder -width width, the back is straight, but the body is slightly tilted forward, the face is protected from the blows with his hands.
segunda Base - One leg is bent at the knee, the second is designated and put on the toe, the face protects one hand, while the second is assigned back. When the left leg is assigned back, the right hand covers the face, and vice versa.

It is not fundamentally with what position the capoerist will begin to move.

Important: the fundamental difference between capoeira and other martial arts is the presence of a large number of movements and racks in the immediate vicinity of the ground.

Capoeira blows were borrowed from other combat crops and modified by adding jumps, all of them are directed past the opponent. However, if you apply them in a contact battle, they will be quite effective.

Capoeira's main blows:

Slopes:

Each movement of capoeira also has its own name:

Acrobatics:

Capoeira - health benefits

Capoera can do everything without exception. Younger children, elderly people, as well as young men and women in Capoeyr classes will be able to improve the coordination of movements, develop dexterity and strength. Only a few months of regular classes are enough to learn how to perform simple acrobatic tricks and basic movements.

Capoera also contributes to the development of musical hearing and a sense of rhythm. Stress and bad mood will forever leave the one who decided to seriously master this Brazilian battle dance.

Women who seek to pump up the muscles of the buttocks and the press, after a few training in Capoeyra, will be able to notice that their body is becoming more attractive. The work of all human organs and systems is normalized, and the physical form will improve after 2 to 4 months of classes.

A pleasant bonus for a novice capoirist will be transformed relief muscles, flexibility of the body and plastic movements, attracting delighted glances.

Children's capoeira

Capoeira is ideal for children. Classes combine physical activity, music and dancing. On the one hand, Capoeira is serious martial art, and on the other, the least traumatic type of struggle. The child will learn to apply accurate effective blows, without causing pain to the opponent.
In the classroom, the child will receive a full load on all muscle groups that the child's body needs.

Video: Capoeira. Children's group

For parents who are important that their child is engaged in a promising sport, capoeira is also quite suitable. In Russia and abroad, various competitions, seminars and master classes are held, which talented students will be able to attend if desired.

Capoeira for adults, for men in Russia

Adults who decided to devote their free time to study Capoeira should pay special attention to the choice of a worthy club and experienced coach.

For this you need:

find out if the club has registration in physical education and sports management bodies
find out what practical experience the instructor has
clarify whether it is possible to receive belts when passing certification
make sure that the instructors are certified by reading the submitted documentation

If at the request of the client the club employees are in no hurry to provide documents, or convinces that this is not necessary, do not waste time and money to visit such an institution.

If there are difficulties with the choice of the club, anyone can contact the capoeira federation by phone: +74957409457 or +79267773434. Consultants will help you choose a training club with a convenient location.

In Russia, the Capoeira Federation was officially recognized and registered in 1998.

Capoeira for girls in Russia

Creative, appreciating the freedom and variety of movements by Russians choose Capoeira for themselves and often reach the heights of skill in this martial art.

Capoeyr rules are the same for everyone, therefore, for women, as well as for children, there can be no concessions. Capoeira classes for girls in Russia are held in Capoeira clubs. Girls are engaged in along with men, gradually mastering rhythmic movements to the music and gaining plasticity, flexibility and a sense of rhythm.

Capoeira for beginners lessons and exercises at home

You can start doing capoera yourself at home. In the first lessons, there will be quite enough training video.

Video: capoeira lessons

If a novice capoerist understands that he has where to grow, further classes should be held in a specialized club under the guidance of experienced instructors.

Combat Capoeira: Books, Video

List of literature for studying combat capoeira:

Nestor Capoeira "Capoeira Brazilian art of self -defense", 2003.
Antonio Manchado "Capoeira", Phoenix, 2003.
Maya Talmon-ChVaicer “The Hidden History of Capoeira. A collision of Cultures in the Brazilian Battle Dance, 2008.

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Video: Brazilian fighters Capoeira

Capoeira: Reviews

Christina: “The son is 5 years old. His reaction confused after the end of the first lesson - he cried. I was scared, thought that he had hit or offended him. It turns out that my son cried because the lesson is over. The child really liked it, every lesson is looking forward to. ”

Oleg: “I have long dreamed of studying Capoeira. Now the dream has come true, I have been attending classes for 2 months now. Rhythmic sounds are fascinated, to which the necessary movements are obtained as if by themselves. ”

Olga: “I am a young pensioner. She argued with her friend that in retirement I would continue to lead an active lifestyle and play sports. To prove that I was in good physical shape, I signed up for Capoeira and unexpectedly carried away for myself. I only regret that Capoeira has not appeared in my life before. ”