September 30th Class

Ok for today we added a few more moves to the sequence that we were practising last week. I took videos of most of us doing the sequence, if anyone wants to see their unglamorous self please feel free to pm, email, shoutbox, etc. Just tell me whether you want it up on Youtube or you just want the video for yourself.
So for this week, Szetoh has the honour of being the model for this sequence. (clap, clap, clap)


So going through the moves again we have
1. Hop back
2. Negativa with a slight hop to the front (no need to lift up your hand)
3. Pull back the leg , both feet still facing forward.
4. Compasso or Rabo de Arraia (remember to block face after the kick)
5. Giro
6. Queda de Rins (returning leg straight)
7. Pasada (keep your eye on your "versaria?")
8. Au L (You land on the same leg you kick off, the other leg kept straight)
9. Ends in a Esquiva Frontal.

So basically this week we added moves 7 to 9. Please "remembra" the moves, and try it out in Roda this coming Sunday. Time to put what you have learnt to good use.

Signing out,
As in Roda, as in Life.
Moo(mia)

September 23rd, 2009

here's the sequence for last Wednesday's class.



Please note that you must always keep your eyes on the opponent.
Feel free to ask and comment if you do not understand the sequence.

*fLoR

September 16th Class

Here's the sequence for last Wednesday's class.
The sequence basically goes like this.
1. Negativa to the side
2. Negativa to the other side
3. Parada (like the start of an Au)
4. Giro ( a spin stay low)
5. Parada again but switch leg.
6. Put your higher leg behind the lower one now
7. Queixada baixa (low)
8. End with a Role.



That's it for this post. Here are some bonus vids of Jaguar strutting his stuff.
(Warning not suitable for minors)



As in Roda, as in Life.
Moo(mia) Voon Ken

Capoeira and modelling??

well i guess it does make sense since we are bout expressions too...haha!!!

Song requests?

Hi guys,

by popular demands here's the top 3 Capoeira Hits coming from Morcego's vocals at most times of the roda...Enjoy =)

#3 on the countdown is a simple song i recommend to train your singing and playing of the instruments. It can also be sung in English as popularised by Jaguar! :)

"Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo"

Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo
Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo

Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo
Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo

Mas hoje tem, amanha nao, Mas hoje tem, amanha nao
Oi sim, sim, sim, oi náo, náo, náo"



#2 a classic! Heard in any youtube videos with flips involved (and even in a car commercial!)

"Zoom zoom zoom"

Zoom zoom zoom Capoeira mata um
Zoom zoom zoom Capoeira mata um
Zoom zoom zoom Capoeira mata um
Zoom zoom zoom Capoeira mata um
Onde te maribom
E zoom zoom zoom
Onde te maribom
E zoom zoom zoom
O ah oi eh
Quero ver bata quero ver Cayi
O ah oi eh
Quero ver bata quero ver Cayi



#1 is that Axe pumping song that gets everyone playing regional despite the reminder to play slow...that's right! Its... "Wonderful Circle"

"Roda Maravilhosa"

E bem tevi voou voou, Bem tevi voou voou, Deixa voar
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê

Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê O lalae laue
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê

Que som o que arte é essa, Que nos trez energia
Que roda maravilhosa é essa, é o Capoeira
Em cada som, em cada toque, em cada ginga, tem um estilo de jogo
Em cada som, em cada toque, em cada ginga, tem um estilo de jogo

Lá lauê lauê
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê

O lalae laue
Lá lauê lauê lauê lauê



So guys, i expect to hear more singing and Axe from you guys next roda ya! As in life, as in the roda!

Axe!
Morcego

9 September's Class

Hi guys, hope you all enjoyed the wonderful 'birthday' roda just now. For those who were not able to make it - don't worry, you'll get your turn soon!

So today we learnt three sequences and they all deal with how to counter a meia lua saltar.

The 1st technique is the Tesoura, which we also practiced in the 2nd September class:



Notice how the entrada is in the same direction as the attacker.

The next technique is the meia lua baixa which is basically a compasso with the kicking leg sweeped low across the ground to trip the attacker. The entrada for this move is in the opposite direction from the attacker.

The last technique is the banda where you grab the attacker's kicking leg, lift it up and sweep his other leg so he falls to the ground.

It may be a little hard to visualize now especially without the videos, but we'll put them up after monday's class. (Videos posted)

For now, here's a bonus clip. Enjoy!



-Faizal

September 2nd Class

Hey guys and gals , are you all shagged after wednesday's class? Cause you should be after practising all these moves which I'll be recapping.

We learnt 2 sequences, one of which requires a move called "Bote" (pronounced something like botch). Basically you're wrapping your front leg around your back leg and staying as close to the ground as possible. Palms on the floor as always.
Bote

So the sequence goes like this , Role -> Bote -> Negativa (to the side).
This is good for moving around in the Roda to avoid incoming kicks or if you have a "brain freeze" moment, just default to it.

The next sequence is between 2 people, one attacking with kicks and the other basically countering the kicks.
Player 1: Melua de Frente , Martelo, Melua Compasso (2 hand , 1 hand , no hand your choice)
Player 2: Esquiva, Rasteira ( or just "checking"), Tesoura v2.0

here's our very own video to demonstrate


For the Tesoura, if you're having trouble, first entrada (enter) in the same direction of the compasso. (compasso coming from left to right , enter towards the right with left leg in front)

Then stretch your back leg (in this case the right leg) behind your opponent continued with a turn of the front leg (left leg).

Explanations maybe a bit confusing but please refer to the video for a better understanding of the move. We'll probably be going through it again on Monday's class so come if possible.

Understande? =P

As in Roda, as in Life.
Voon Ken (Mumia)