Of Pecs, and Tights, and who the h*** let the dogs out??!!!

Haven't been checking out capoeira videos for some time, and well, I thought those peeps taking exams might need some entertainment too, so check this out.

The first one is a cool video of ultra-graceful super-expert capoeiristas.. you know, those people who make it look totally effortless while us mere mortals wish we can reach 10% of their level.. Wonder why the opening shot is a(very) well-built torso,though >.<

Second one... uhm I am ashamed to admit it's from Indonesia.. but yeah, if you've ever wondered how to do capoeira to the tune of 'Who let the dogs out' ...





Muito axe!
shiela

Monthly Roda (Exam Edition)

date: Sunday, 28th Nov

time: 4-6pm

venue: *Scape (near somerset mrt)

Because I've been uninspired lately, I believe the best way to promote the roda would be to share our dear president's words (loosely paraphrased based on my memory):

"The roda is only for 2h. You can't possibly study the whole day."

Hmm... food for thought indeed. Anw, I'll be there so if you wanna come you know who to look for :)

All d best for your remaining papers!

Cheers,

Faizal

New Songs

These are the 2 songs that Macaquinho wanted to share with us yesterday. We did the first but didn't have time for the second. I couldn't find the songs online but if anyone does (*looks at Shiela) then please share k? Enjoy!

1.)

Da ta hora que jogar, vai mou lar vai dia

Da ta hora que jogar, vai mou lar vai dia

Eu vou eu vou, vou vai dia

Eu vou eu vou, vou vai dia

2.)

[Chorus]

Meu camarada venha vera brincadeira

Meu camarada venha vera brincadeira

[Solo]

O Cara Planta Bananeira Fica De Prena Pro Ar Jai Meu Falar Que Se Luta Brasileira

Que se chamar capoeira eu tam bem quero jogar

-Bom Garoto

Newsflash!!

..so much so I can't resist blogging about it in the middle of studio haha.. For those who have not yet known about it, Faizal a.k.a our Bom Garoto got the first position in the beginner category, and Sanny a.k.a Cantor got the third position in the advanced category for the Zambiacongo Asia-Pacific capoeira tournament.



Congraaaaaaaaatz!!! We are so DAMN PROUD of both of u!

Special edition pics of our winners:




and because I think it's not complete without putting another pic of our female ambassador:


Oh and, welcome back home!

P.S I think we should all try pestering Bom Garoto to treat us the next supper =D

Honored to convey the glad tidings,
shiela

Additional workshop info

Hi all!
For those who wants to know the workshop fee if you cannot attend for all 3 days, here's the new info:

Single day workshop:
Friday - working adult $16, student $10
Saturday, working adult $32, student $20
Sunday - working adult $32, student $20

An additional $5 administrative fee will be levied on payments for package deal (the full 3 days package) made on workshop day itself.
So quick find Sapo and give him the dough! ><

Cheers!
Shiela

Bits of Inspiration

..because we all need them =)

Just want to quote what was said to us during training last Tuesday (Loosely quoted, since my memory of it has faded a bit, but correct me if I'm wrong) :

"You want capoeira. You come here for capoeira. The first thing that you must change is your attitude towards training. Not thinking that 'Wah training so shiong, don't want to come ah..' If you think like that, you fail. You fail to understand that the human body is so tough. It can take a lot of things."

Since long ago, I wholeheartedly believe that the human body is tough, but that belief was only manifested in eating whatever roadside food I desire when I go back to Indonesia.. Time to apply it to a different matter..

Well, to encourage all of us to stick t the training regime when the going gets tough, here's a video just to remind ourselves just how beautiful capoeira is, just how worth it are those physically and mentally demanding sessions when we bit by bit gain power, control and balance..



"Training gives us an outlet for suppressed energies created by stress and thus tones the spirit just as exercise conditions the body."
- Arnold Schwarzenegger

"If you train hard, you'll not only be hard - you'll be hard to beat."
- Herschel Walker

"Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it will last forever."
- Lance Armstrong

Shiela

Milo of Crotona

Sometime ago, Alif talked about Milo of Crotona in relation to strength training. Basically, he was a wrestler who lived in Athens, 6th century BC, renowned because he was 5 times wrestling champion of the ancient Olympiad. On top of that, he was also a mathematician, a philosopher, and a military leader! Talk about well-rounded.. Haha.. (You can read more about him: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milo_of_Crotona )

Anyway, this Milo of Crotona apparently trained by hoisting a calf onto his shoulders everyday since young, and as the calf grew into a bull, he became strong enough to lift up the bull.

Lucky bull must be enjoying the daily ride...

Progressive strength training at its most impressive. When I was reading around about him, I came across an interesting blog about fitness and strength training, and the author, for fun, wrote an imaginary training log for dear Milo: (click to enlarge)


Ok, by now you might be laughing and dismissing it as mere myth... Wait till you check out this guy:


Damn right, people.. Modern day Milo! With a very macho name like H.E Mann, to boot..
Well, hope you enjoyed that bit of trivia, and... anyone importing a calf from Indonesia soon? ;p

Shiela