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Capoeira. It's a mix of Brazilian martial arts, music, culture, dance, and game, and one which requires physical training as well as the ability to think quickl
by PieSquared 16y ago
Capoeira. It's a mix of Brazilian martial arts, music, culture, dance, and game, and one which requires physical training as well as the ability to think quickly and creatively on one's feet, and it teaches you how to truly control your body, something most people never learn to do.
Many people don't know much about it, but it's a beautiful sport. (Martial art, not dance. Common misconception is that it's non-contact - it's only non-contact if you move fast enough!) I particularly enjoy it because of the associated culture and traditions.
(In case anyone's interested, here are some videos:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8xxgFpK-NM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8xxgFpK-NM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51q1VB_dDik http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51q1VB_dDik
Feel free to email me if you have questions.)
- Casperin 16y agoI used to do Capoeira too until I broke my wrist. My knees weren't too happy about it either. Now I do climbing (no, it's not as hard on the wrists). As much as I enjoyed Capoeira, I have to say, that I enjoy the whole "me vs the wall" aspect - especially bouldering. I suppose it's because I'm an introvert. :)
- blackguardx 16y agoI found that climbing strengthened my wrists and reduced the nagging tendonitis I would get from using a mouse. Bouldering is unique because while some people do it alone, others consider it the most social form of climbing.