If you never asked, then you might no know what Capoeira uniforms made of. And how did Abadás made of helanca come to be a standard in the Capoeira community? Helanca The Fabric of Choice Capoeira uniforms, specifically the pants, are made of Helanca. Helanca is the type of fabric commonly used in Brazil to … What are Capoeira uniforms made of!? Read More ..read more

Abadas are the name of the capoeira uniform pants. Abadas are made of helanca (a polymide material) that is sturdy, elastic, and affordable. They also come with belt loops to hold the person’s chord. Abadas are commonly worn in Regional and Contemporânea schools. Although some Angola schools also use Abadas and chords. Capoeira that include … What are Abadas in Capoeira? Read More ..read more

Portuguese English Ê boiadeiro, amarra o gado no curral, boiadeiro. Coro: Ê boiadeiro, amarra o gado no curral, boiadeiro. Debaixo do chapéu de couro, mora eu, mora meu pai, mora a família toda. Coro: Debaixo do chapéu de couro, mora eu, mora meu pai, mora a família toda. Eu ouvi o berimbau tocando, aonde vai … Ê Boiadeiro Read More ..read more

In 1922, Nicola Bernstein, a Soviet scientist, embarked on a study that would fundamentally challenge our understanding of skill mastery. His subject of study? Expert blacksmiths. The assumption at the time, and indeed a common belief even today, is that perfect technique in any skill is achieved by replicating a precise, unvarying motion every single … The Myth of Perfect Technique: Invite Variability Read More ..read more

Playing capoeira with wrist pain might take the enjoyment out of it. As a capoeirista for almost 4 years and physical therapist for 8, I appreciate how important our wrists are to executing Capoeira movements. As a capoeirista, we use our wrists in many different ways, such as pushing off the ground, interacting with your … How to deal with Wrist Pain for Capoeiristas Read More ..read more

TLDR (too long didn’t read) What is a batiazado you ask! A batizado is your introduction into Capoeira during your first event when you receive your first chord. Graduation events after that are called “Troca de Cordões”, but we usually just call them all Batizados for short. They happen usually once per year and include … What is a Batizado and what to expect! Read More ..read more

Capoeira Angola is a branch of Capoeira. The style of Angola is highly influenced by the old guard of Capoeiristas from the early 20th century. Their movements are low to the ground and focus on trickery. Angola emphasizes the importance of music and the African roots of Capoeira. The History of Capoeira Angola The history … What is Capoeira Angola: A synopsis Read More ..read more

There are two tests that we can use to measure the strength of our intrinsic foot muscles and big toe. For people who are less active, but interested in improving the function of their lower body, the first test will be the most relevant. This test is often used at physical therapy clinics and have … How to test and strengthen your foot and big toe strength Read More ..read more

Are Rainhas made for Capoeira? Common misconception about Rainhas is that they were made for Capoeira. The Rainhas VL2500 is a shoe that was originally made for professional volleyball players (The “VL” standing for “Volley”). From the 1950’s till the 1980’s, The VL2500 grew in popularity when Rainha started mass production and the VL2500 became … A review of Rainha VL2500: The Capoeira shoe, and where to buy them Read More ..read more

One of the most effective ways to make your cartwheel look better is to improve the range of motion in your shoulders and hips. The two biggest areas to work on include bringing your arms directly over your shoulders, and your ability to do a split. You do not need to be able to do … Which stretches improve your cartwheel Read More ..read more