I did my Second class of Capoeira today and the proper instructor was back. It was a different and harder experience. More flexibility was required but the format of cool African Brazilian music played throughout. One does some stretching and warm up and then some basic moves which develop. Unlike other arts, and this really is an art its very hand stand based and is very dance like. Indeed at the end we made a ring and the dancing / sparring began, and then others would come into the ring and challenge after some sort of ritual handshake. It was very beautiful to see the better dancers fighters what do I call you ? moving around with speed and grace. I really love it and shall go next week.
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