Capoeira: martial art works flexibility and motor coordination

Capoeira is a fight disguised as dance gingada in its beginnings by Angolan slaves in Brazilian soil. They met in groups close to the senzalas in places that exhibited a type of low vegetation, the so-called capoeira. Using music and rhythmic movements, the slaves did more than stay fit to fight. Through the activity, they were united and healthy, both physically and emotionally.

Although it is a fight and its blows contain the potential to seriously attack the opponent, capoeira is usually practiced in the style of dance, as a way of preserving an inheritance cultural. Gilson Barcelos, a practitioner and lover of the martial arts, says: "It is one of the most important exercises in the world of martial arts. "For those who need to lose weight or want to invest in defining the shape, the fighter adds:" Without a doubt, the acrobatic movements of capoeira and its intense burning of calories is perfect for those who want to lose weight. "

The predominance is still masculine, but women also begin to be seduced by physical benefits and their rhythm. capoeira demands and provides flexibility, agility, attention, focus and concentration. "The great masters suggest that whenever possible the fighter must maintain at least two points of support on the ground at each stroke , so when you kick, your hands support the balance of the body touching the ground, "says Barcelos.

If, in addition to kicking, you have to balance, all muscle tissue ends up being defined since the whole body makes effort. "Although it seems to work only the legs, in fact, capoeira works all muscle groups. The arms support almost all movements," he says.

To start the modality does not need prior knowledge, but it is always good consult a doctor. Because it is a highly aerobic exercise, it is advisable to consult a cardiologist and make sure that everything goes well with the heart.

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