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Capoeira controls stress and improves cardiovascular system

Capoeira controls stress and improves cardiovascular system

Capoeira can not be defined in a single concept . This is because it can be considered a sport, a fight or a cultural manifestation. The main point of capoeira is that it is an Afro-Brazilian manifestation.

There are two types of capoeira: capoeira regional and angola. The regional capoeira, created by Mestre Bimba, incorporates elements of other martial fights and creates normal, a sequence of blows and a methodology of teaching. She is also faster. Capoeira Angola was created as a reaction of some capoeirista masters, especially Mestre Pastinha, who did not agree with the appearance of regional capoeira. This type of capoeira is more traditional, with slower movements and is not understood as a sport, but rather a cultural manifestation.

History of capoeira

Knowing the exact origin of capoeira is very difficult as there are no written documents about this. So far what is known is that capoeira did not have a single place of origin, it appears in many places in Brazil where the African negro settled. In each place where it emerged it acquired different characteristics, some of which are becoming better known and have seen a model. One of the most influential African manifestations for the emergence of capoeira is the N'golo, which exists in southern Angola.

Capoeira was a weapon that blacks exposed when they had no other alternatives. They used it either to defend the quilombo or to escape slavery. Thus, capoeira appears in a contesto of clash and meant the contestation to the slavery system. Therefore, it was considered subversive and in 1890 appeared in the penal code as a criminal practice. At the same time, at the popular festivities in Salvador, capoeira gained the form closest to what it is today.

However, the bad image of capoeira remained until 1930 when Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha, in 1940, began to to carry out capoeira inclusion work. Since Mestre Bimba contributes to capoeira to have more of this vision of sports, while Mestre Pastinha worked more on the philosophical question.

Techniques

The capoeirista uses all the parts of his body and can throw the capoeira on the ground or by means of kicks. Capoeira regional has a series of sequences of movements, while angola does not have a unique pattern.

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Music is also extremely important for both types of capoeira. This is because it is she who will dictate the pace of the fight and even determine some of the scams that can be given. In addition, songs are an important cultural component, as they tell about the past, about important masters of capoeira, among other subjects.

Uniform and equipment

Capoeira Angola has no uniforms. The regional capoeira has a uniform that consists of white pants model abada and a white regatta.

Graduction

Capoeira Angola does not count with graduations. But regional capoeira has a degree. However, graduations in regional capoeira vary greatly. Cord can be used and the color order varies according to each group. Some use the colors of the Brazilian flag, other colors of African religions and even the elements of nature can be used.

Benefits of capoeira

Contributes to weight loss: Capoeira is an aerobic activity and so it contributes to the burning of calories. One hour of capoeira can burn about 700 calories.

Helps reduce stress: Capoeira has music, has fighting and aerobic activity. This combination is perfect for reducing stress. The person transfers their stress to the moment of the fight, the music helps to relax and the aerobic activities release endorphins that provide the sensation of well-being.It improves the cardiovascular system:

The practice of capoeira, as well as other aerobic exercises, makes the heart work more efficiently without having to make great efforts. The blood flows better and the arteries and vessels become healthier. Improves flexibility:

Capoeira involves kicks, jumps and other movements that contribute immensely to the improvement of flexibility. Improves flexibility:

Capoeira involves kicks, jumps and other movements that contribute immensely to the improvement of flexibility. Encouraging popular culture: As mentioned above, capoeira is not just a struggle, it is also a cultural manifestation. Therefore, when practicing capoeira, the person also learns about the history and culture of Brazil, especially Afro-Brazilian.

How are classes

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Capoeira classes last from one to two hours and are usually done two to three times a week. The lessons involve warming up, the theoretical and technical lessons and the realization of the capoeira wheel.

Risks when practicing

The risks when practicing capoeira are low, since there is not much direct contact between the people who participate of the wheel, that is, kicks and other blows do not hit the opponent.

Complementary Exercises

Performing bodybuilding to make your muscles more resilient during capoeira practice is a great idea. Other aerobic activities are also welcome.


Care to keep warm during exercise

Care to keep warm during exercise

This year's heat is getting very strong, and we need some care to perform physical exercises. Our body works at 36 ° C, when we do physical activities the body temperature rises to 38 ° C, a temperature very similar to one feverish state. This situation already causes dehydration, and so we sweat. If the environment in which the practice of physical activity is warm, the higher the internal body temperature will be.

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In the summer, gyms invest in the variety of classes within the pool

In the summer, gyms invest in the variety of classes within the pool

In summer, the body calls for double water. And it's not just to quench thirst or moisturize. A lot of people prefer to practice warm-up and sweating exercises. So the lessons inside the pool are more attractive at this time. The Stella Torreão Space, in Rio de Janeiro, offers three modalities for those who like to diversify and refresh.

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