Capoeira Video

Well, many of you have asked me what the heck this capoeira business that I've been going on about is. Well, I hesitate to show this to you all, but on the last night I had capoeira in Kunming, one of my friends recorded my last roda. On nights when people in the group go through significant life events (leaving, getting married, having a kid, etc.) during the roda everyone must take their turn going against that person. Since I was leaving, it was my turn to defend myself against everyone else. And let me tell you, capoeira is exhausting, and going against person after person really takes it out of you! So, I start out ok, flag in the middle, and finish alright against my teacher. I say that only to prepare you for if I look too lame...

And so I share this video with you, and ask that you please don't laugh...too hard! I might note that the sound is horrible, so if you choose to go watch it, be sure to mute your speakers! Also, if you want to see what capoeira should actually look like, you could see other people's videos on the bottom-right side of the page.