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Savate- the french punch

2011-08-09T10:18:00.000-07:00

Savate (French pronunciation: [savat]), also known as boxe française, French boxing, French kickboxing or French footfighting, is aFrench martial art which uses the hands and feet as weapons combining elements of western boxing with graceful kicking techniques.Only foot kicks are allowed unlike some systems such as Muay Thai, and Silat which allow the use of the knees or shins. "Savate" is a French word for "old shoe". Savate is perhaps the only style of kickboxing in which the fighters habitually wear shoes. A male practitioner of savate is called a savateur while a female is called a savateuse.

Early history

Savate takes its name from the French for "old boot" (heavy footwear that used to be worn during fights; cf. sabot and sabotage). The modern formalized form is mainly an amalgam of French street fighting techniques from the beginning of the 19th century. There are also many types of savate rules. Savate was then a type of street fighting common in Paris and northern France. In the south, especially in the port of Marseille, sailors developed a fighting style involving high kicks and open-handed slaps. It is conjectured that this kicking style was developed in this way to allow the fighter to use a hand to hold onto something for balance on a rocking ship's deck, and that the kicks and slaps were used on land to avoid the legal penalties for using a closed fist, which was considered a deadly weapon under the law. It was known as jeu marseillais ("game from Marseille"), and was later renamed chausson ("slipper", after the type of shoes the sailors wore). In contrast, at this time in England (the home of boxing and the Queensberry rules), kicking was seen as unsportsmanlike. Traditional savate or chausson was at this time also developed in the ports of North-West Italy and North-Eastern Spain.

The two key historical figures in the history of the shift from street-fighting to the modern sport of savate are Michel Casseux (also known as le Pisseux(1794–1869), a French pharmacist, and Charles Lecour (1808–1894). Casseux opened the first establishment in 1825 for practicing and promoting a regulated version of chausson and savate (disallowing head butting, eye gouging, grappling, etc). However the sport had not shaken its reputation as a street-fighting technique. Casseux's pupil Charles Lecour was exposed to the English art of boxing when he witnessed an English boxing match in France between English pugilist Owen Swift and Jack Adams in 1838. He also took part in a friendly sparring match with Swift later in that same year. Lecour felt that he was at a disadvantage, only using his hands to bat his opponent's fists away, rather than to punch. He then trained in boxing for a time before combining boxing with chausson and savate to create the sport of savate (or boxe française', as we know it today). At some point la canne and le baton stick fighting were added, and some form of stick-fencing, such as la canne, is commonly part of savate training. Those who train purely for competition may omit this. Savate was developed professionally by LeCour's student Joseph Charlemont and then his son Charles Charlemont.

Savate was later codified under a Committee National de Boxe Francaise under Charles Charlemont's student Count Pierre Baruzy (dit Barrozzi). The Count is seen as the father of modern savate and was 11-time Champion of France and its colonies, his first ring combat and title prior to World War I. Savate de Defense, Defense Savate, Savate de Rue ("de rue" (which has no other spelling) means "of the street") is the name given to those methods of fighting excluded from savate competition. The FIS (International Savate Federation) is the official World Federation.

Perhaps the ultimate recognition of the respectability of savate came in 1924 when it was included as a demonstration sport in the Olympic Games in Paris. In 2008, savate was recognised by the International University Sports Federation (FISU) - this recognition allows savate to hold official University World Championships, the first was held in Nantes, France in 2010. The 25th anniversary of the founding of the International Savate Federation, in March 2010, was celebrated with a visit to Lausanne, to meet with IOC President Jacques Rogge. FIS President Gilles Le Duigou was presented with a memento depicting the Olympic Rings. In April 2010, the International Savate Federation was accepted as a member of SportAccord (previously known as AGFIS) - a big step forward on the road to Olympic recognition.

Techniques

In competitive or competition savate which includes Assault, Pre-Combat, and Combat types, there are only four kinds of kicks allowed along with four kinds of punches allowed: .

Kicks:

fouetté (literally "whip", roundhouse kick making contact with the toe—hard rubber-toed shoes are worn in practice and bouts), high (figure), medium (median) or low (bas)
chassé (side ("chassé lateral")or front ("chassé frontal") piston-action kick), high (figure), medium (median) or low (bas)
revers (frontal or lateral "reverse" or hooking kick making contact with the sole of the shoe), high (figure), medium (median), or low (bas)
coup de pied bas ("low kick", a front or sweep kick to the shin making contact with the inner edge of the shoe, performed with a characteristic backwards lean) low only

Punches:

direct bras avant (jab, lead hand)
direct bras arrière (cross, rear hand)
crochet (hook, bent arm with either hand)
uppercut (either hand)

Savate did not begin as a sport, but as a form of self-defence and fought on the streets of Paris and Marseille. This type of savate was known as savate de rue. In addition to kicks and punches, training in savate de rue (savate defense) includes knee and elbow strikes along with locks, sweeps, throws, headbutts, and takedowns

There are six basic kinds of kicks, and four kinds of punches for savate de rue:

Kicks:

fouetté (literally "whip", roundhouse kick making contact with the toe), high (figure), medium (median) or low (bas)
chassé (side or front piston-action kick), high (figure), medium (median) or low (bas)
chassé italien (aimed at the opponent's inner thigh, with the toe pointed at the opponent's groin. Contrast the chassé bas lateral, which targets the front of the thigh.)
revers (frontal or lateral "reverse" or hooking kick making contact with the sole of the shoe), high (figure), medium (median), or low (bas)
coup de pied bas ("low kick", a front or sweep kick to the shin making contact with the inner edge of the shoe, performed with a characteristic backwards lean) low only, designed to break the shin bone.
coup de pied bas de frappe (coup de pied bas which is used to strike the opponent's lead leg).

Punches:

direct bras avant (jab, lead hand)
direct bras arrière (cross, rear hand)
crochet (hook, bent arm with either hand)
uppercut (either hand).

thx wiki!

Tekubi Waza Wrist Locks

2011-07-21T04:56:00.000-07:00

Wrist locks are used fairly extensively in Jiu Jitsu as they are particularly powerful techniques to use. Even a Samurai dressed in full body armour had no significant protection against the application of a wrist lock. Wrist locks are particularly useful in that they disable most opponent's primary weapons - i.e. his hand(s). The locks are used as full defensive techniques in their own rights as well as for restrint and on occasion finishing off an opponent - they can be exceptionally painful.

in total it's hard to describe in words-for me ,but I'll try

There are many options that lock but all boil down to:
1.Bow your opponent's hand formed 90 * of the forearm
2.Wringing his hand so that the fingers were on top
3.push forward his hand and twist in side outside his shoulder[u can push his arm towards the ground to bring him down]
****
if someone is exercise he is able to do it with two fingers
keep the hands at waist level for better leverage and control.

gah. videos will be better

generally what's going on:

grip and overthrow:

complement:

Osae waza, Kesa Gatame

2011-07-16T08:04:00.000-07:00

Osae waza are hold-down techniques. OW are extremely useful to peel a comfortable position not only for a lock or choke but also to take breath and exhaust opponent.

the most basic of basic:

Kesa Gatame (Scarf hold):

1.It consists in the fact that we are next to the opponent, so that our hips are touching.
depending on the site, grab opponent head by hand that is on the side of the hip.
2.[suppose there like in the picture] so grab a guy's head with your right hand, -we can pick up on the occasion his left arm so that it lay on his neck, so he start to choke and will not be able to strike us-
3.keep his right hand under your left armpit
4.remember to space out his feet as if you jumped the hurdles [VERY important] and tilt forward.
At this point the magic begins. guy panics and begins to jerk, you are adhering the largest body surface to the ground so the release of his attempts are futile.

But damn why you had space out your legs?
Guy jerking starts trying to 'do circle' on the ground so just begin to move with him moving your legs, like a compass.

*************
remember "The lock and key 'Leaver?
lie down his right arm on your right thigh and hold it with your left leg for the wrist, now raise your hips and watch cry;)

the second option:
his right hand is 'getting caught' on your right leg so that his arm was on your thigh and the front arm around ankle / knee, now straighten / hip lift with leg lowering ,effect as above.
really quick win with a broken opponent hand.

I know that hopeless picture, but there's always something

ow f**k! so powerfull!

Yes. To break free you need a lot of strength .... or method:

way my trainer:
grab your hand under his arm the other, while bringing as close as possible to the guy's hip,
We press him to ours chest, hips violently pull up [something like this when taking the bridge], and we switch it through our left shoulder. or easier:

left grab his belt / pants and pull back
Now we are trying to jerk his right hand, when we do it at least partially successful, elbow should be pounded in his right thigh / undermining it, hips up and taadaaaa!

others ways from BJJ:

Ufc 133 August 6, 2011

2011-07-12T08:03:00.000-07:00

Ladies and gentlemen August 6, 2011 prepare for a great UFC event!

Main Card

Evans vs Davis
Franklin vs Nogueira
Belfort vs Akiyama
Rivera vs Sakara
MacDonald vs Pyle

Prelims

Matyushenko vs Gustafsson
Mendes vs Yahya
Hallman vs Ebersole
Menjivar vs Pace
Hendricks vs Pierce
Brown vs Phan
Natal vs Philippou

overview: http://uk.ufc.com/event/UFC133#/fight
tickets: http://www.ufc.com/event-ticket-info

Main event is sparring DAVIS vs EVANS. Both are hard U.S. fighters, and how do you think who will win?

over 100

2011-07-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

Followers today number of is more than 100, it is really nice to know that you liked what I do and I will not fail ; )

Adamek vs. Klitschko. Who will win the September 10, 2011?

2011-07-08T05:20:00.000-07:00

It has long been said about the clash, so different from each other giants: Tomasz Adamek of Vitali Klitschko. 90 days before the fight the final decision, which of the brothers Klitschko Adamek crosses his gloves, but all the signs in heaven and earth indicate that it was the Highlander will fight with Vitalij on September 10. Remember that the Klitschko brothers never know what if ia a swap places.

Promo vs. Tomasz Adamek fight. Vitalij Klitschko scheduled for September 10, 2011Anyway. Let's focus on this, as all the signs on the earth and sky shows in September Tomasz Adamek meet with Vitali Klitschko. So let's talk about Tom's chances to beat the elder of the brothers. In this regard, they were rivals speak Adamek, speak to other boxers, journalists also speak.

50/50
Adamek and Klitschko are so different from each other, it's hard to compare them at all. Each is a different type of boxer, boxing, each in a different style and has other advantages. The only thing that unites them, it is damn hard, even titanium, psyche. We can be so confident that Adamek certainly not forgive myself fighting after a few heavy rounds, what happened the previous Ukrainian rivals.

Perfect perfect simplicity versus sophistication.
Yes, you can briefly summarize the styles of both fighters. About Vitaliju is said to have simple, primitive style and is easy to figure out. In that case, how come he managed to turn away so many of their technically fighting, "conquerors"? Style Vitali is not primitive! His style is simple but this simplicity Vit mastered to perfection! Straight fights, but damn effective and safe for everyone. Anvil for grabs, and moves casually beats, making them even more surprising recipients. Nokautować or may fail to point out - this is boxing Vitali.
On the other hand Adamek, who has not finished a nuclear strike to destroy the walls. This does not mean that it is not capable of hurting and nokautować. In addition to the strength must go technique and precision strike. Sometimes powerful bombs fall, which does not do any impression on the hit, and sometimes an inconspicuous enough, but tricky, because perfectly given the blow, which immediately extinguishes the light. It can Adamek and showed us, sitting on his ass Vinny'ego Maddalone "in handling the slight beard."

Boxing NSF (confrontations fighting styles)
Vitali, running on solid left straight, likes to slowly move forward and slowly push his rival into a corner, there to devour him. This beats the left to suddenly shoot precise and powerful right. And it works. Footwork? And what are his feet, and not to walk? So on my feet just a point.

The Adamek is in constant motion and is as volatile on the legs that gives the impression that he could fly over the ring, but he does not, because ... He would face disqualification for the absence of the NA have the ring. :) Its way of moving between the ropes is the total opposite of what demonstrates his rival September. Klitschko will want to hit and not get stress, and Adamek will want to point out and not get hit. One and one is to his predisposition, which is such a boxing fight will be the NSS, which will show whether the force + win percentage, or finesse & precision & efficiency.

And on the defensive ...Vitali, controlling the distance left stacker, practically does not have to think about defense, because it is this jab is his defense. Higher than its rivals effectively keeps them at bay, and they can not cope with this dystansującym left. Often, so much focused on circumventing the left, that capture the right i. .. lights go down.
Adamek is incredibly busy and Klitschko will have trouble hit him. I'm not saying do not do this, but will have to ascend the heights of his wits and speed that blows Asked managed to reach the goal.

Vitalij be no less surprised than we were.
You saw what Adamek despatched against McBride? You've seen the last round? Yes? It is still not seen everything Pole has to offer. McBride, Klitschko is not - it's more than a substitute for the Ukrainian. But Adamek to fight with McBride, is at best a substitute for Adamek, who in September will face Vitali.

If Tom wanted to quickly finish the McBride's, it would have done it with ease. But it did not. After three or four rounds it was clear that there is not a knockout comes, but for discrete test several functions and settings. I would like to draw attention primarily on:

Effective press against his rival in the retraction of the rope and escape from them. Vitali probably not running behind another in the ring, but so far none of his rivals he is not forced to. Surprised, confused and annoyed continuous air pruciem Vitalij simply starts to run.

Handling rival, descent and to the side and blow "on the side." In this way, Adamek provokes fouls (elbow strikes, etc.) for which the contestant may lose points or even be disqualified. Going a little sideways and bumping body Adamek will be scored, because the long and less agile Vitali will need some time to escape into the distance and his favorite position.

Series! The method of starting and speed in the last round series against McBride crushed! Feints, puzzles, "guess which shoots out fist" and the opponent's eyes before he could register at all Adamek both gloves, they already were handing out a further, extremely quick blows wherever it was to no place.

Walking on the ring, Klitschko will have a problem with the setting to set a flying Adamek. Before you set your feet to the left drawbar positions will now be forced to switch, because already Adamek will lurk at the side of his guts.

Adamek's hit will be even harder than I thought before the fight with McBride. Then I thought that simply chase Tom in the corner, his big body to block his escape route and beat until the fall - because it is where he is being hit and hit. Now I have this solution to be less realistic, because the escape into her arm Goral has mastered to perfection.

If Adamek can not be in a lame way to hit, or break / cut up, it definitely will get Vitali. If only not for the stares and picks a bomb (as the Grant), is halfway through the fight will Vitek rozgryzionego Klitschko and then it will be dancing as he plays Tom. Vitali is a specialist from the slow, static, and most technically advanced an average of boxers. He likes to regularly receive their willingness and strength to fight, but Adamek will not go to him so easily.

The best parts of the fight Tomasz Adamek vs. Kevin McBride (9 April 2011)I saw how he looked in the twelfth Goral round fight with McBride. I saw what despatched with a rival who fought primitive and at all costs try to end the fight early. I saw a mass of skills, I remember these from previous fights ... Let me all these advantages will put on a table, that many a disbeliever will say "no, after all actually" - but to say this will have to pick up your jaw off the ground.

I repeat: if you can not Adamek Kliczce clean hit, it will be fine. 2-3 and hit a bomb may be after the competition - this is a chance Vitali. Not to get hit, is a simple way to go with Vitali door 'and thus a win Adamek.

I do not exclude such a version, like winning by submission to Vitali. Vitali first youth is no longer, and in recent years has not fought with such boxers as Adamek. That's not all! From the Adamek-like - smaller, fast and lithe Chris Byrd - the WBO belt he lost by TKO's (9 round, injury). He was about 11 years younger and less experienced. Now he has more experience and ... years.

In the duel Tomasz Adamek - Vitalij Klitschko every outcome is possible. Meet two equally powerful psychic and two different, equally powerful elements. For effective pain and simplicity of strength vs. Vitali. the pain of effective speed, agility and perfection Adamek.

None of them do not forgive. Each of them can win. As I wrote. 50:50. But really, it is 60:40 for Adamek. Or more.
And what are your predictions for this fight?

Amateur Cup KSW

2011-07-06T08:19:00.000-07:00

We invite you to familiarize with the video announcement of the first edition of the Amateur Cup KSW, which already will be held July 24 in Jakubowo near Mrągowo.
A large number of players and athletes from across the Polish and one goal. Win and show the best side the owners of the Federation of KSW, who will keep a close watch and taking off will be traced back to the future stars of KSW gal.
Amateur Cup Preview KSW to watch below.

[a little pity that it is not in English]

www.konfrontacja.com

pastoral ads

2011-07-04T04:28:00.001-07:00

cool, finally after exams and finally I have a lot of time to embrace the blog, I think that in the near term I'll write something about chokes and you some locks, besides it's time to start to write about international competitions, recently I fuck up mission because there was a great boxing match W. Klitschko. vs. D. Haye ...

Chokes

2011-07-04T04:17:00.000-07:00

You see, almost all fights ends when one of the brawlers cannot get breath.
Chokes are really dangerous, and easy.

In Judo practice there are three basic ways of choking or strangling an opponent, as well as some combinations of the three:

Compression of the carotid arteries on one or both sides of the neck restricting the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain.
Compression of the windpipe (trachea) stopping or reducing the flow of air to the lungs.
Compression of the chest and lungs preventing the opponent from inhaling (often used during pinning techniques).

These methods are sometimes distinguished by different terms and may be referred to as choking, strangling, wringing, or neck locks. However they are grouped together as a class of grappling techniques called shime waza. Shime means constriction and waza means technique so this group of techniques are all those involving constriction. The english term "choking" in Judo technically refers to the constriction or blockage of the windpipe which prevents breathing, and "strangulation" technically means compression of the arteries to prevent blood from reaching the brain. However, in this article and in most Judo classes the term choking techniques is synonymous with all of the kinds of shimewaza.
All of these methods should be practiced and are useful for various situations. However the first choking method (strangulation) is stressed in Judo and is the most commonly taught in Judo classes around the world. Compression of the carotid arteries is desirable because it requires the least force, is the quickest acting of the choking techniques, is the most universally effective against all opponents, and it is most in keeping with the efficiency principle of Judo, "maximum effect with minimum effort." Medical tests have established that the amount of pressure needed to occlude the arteries is six times less than the pressure needed to collapse the airway. Directly stopping the blood supply to the brain also results in loss of consciousness about six times faster than indirectly reducing oxygen in the brain through restricting breathing or the flow of air to the lungs.
Carotid strangulations are also safer and involve less pain than the other choking methods making them easier to practice and to acquire sufficient skill to be confident in their use. Besides making them more effective, this makes them more compatible with another principle of Judo, "mutual welfare and benefit." A skillfully executed technique will give the Judo student the ability to produce unconsciousness or submission with little pain or forewarning to the person receiving the technique.
A good strangulation hold should render the opponent unconsciousness without injury or significant pain in a matter of seconds regardless of whom the opponent is. The most basic requirements for applying such an effective strangulation are:

Make sure your own body always has complete freedom of action so that you are in the best position for the technique you intend to use and you are flexible enough to be able to respond to your opponent's attempts to escape. Your position should be stable so that in applying the technique you can use your entire body.
Lead your opponent into a position in which it is most difficult to put up resistance, and control all of his or her actions. Your opponent must be unstable and under your control as much as possible. Very often this means stretching out your opponent's body backwards.
Train your hands to get an accurate hold the minute you begin a technique, make your choke work in a very brief time, and once you begin the pressure refrain from continually releasing to adjust your position. Your techniques will have much greater effect if you are firmly resolved not to let your opponent get away but to continue until the end without slackening. Constancy of pressure, rather than extreme force, is what is called for. Excessive reliance on strength would indicate a defect in the technique since very little pressure is needed to compress an artery and render a person unconscious.

Entire books can be written on the key points and details of choke holds. Students of Judo around the world have been modifying and refining these techniques for a century, testing them in contests as hard fought and serious as Olympic competition. They have developed many variations in the details of how best to utilize the legs, hips, chest, head, arms and hands to maximize the effect of the choke. In some chokes the hands and arms may use the lapel as if it were a thin cord to encircle the throat, in others they may twist or rotate powerfully into the neck, and in yet others they may pull or push to apply pressure directly to the carotid triangle or trachea. Even the same basic choke can be applied effectively in multiple ways depending on the position, relative size and movement of the opponent as well as the training, strengths and preferences of the individual.

STRUCTURE OF THE NECK The most effective method of shimewaza uses the principle of "maximum efficiency with minimal effort" by applying pressure directly on the carotid triangle without applying the pressure diffusely around the neck. The anterior cervical triangle of the neck (Fig. 1) contains the superior carotid triangle, within which there are the common carotid artery and branches, the carotid bodies, internal jugular vein, vagus nerve and branches, superior laryngeal nerve and the sympathetic trunk.

Fig 1: Anterior triangle of the neck (front view)

PHYSIOLOGY OF CHOKING The amount of pressure directed to the superior carotid triangle of the neck (Fig.2) and needed to render an adult unconscious is no more than 300 mm Hg. A proper performed choke, stated in general terms, requires no great amount of strength.

Fig 2: The forearm applies pressure to the left superior carotid triangle. A top view of the head is shown with the back of the head furthest from the forearm.

juji-gatame -hell for elbows

2011-06-30T06:43:00.000-07:00

Ude-hishigi-juji-gatame (cross lock) is the most common and most effective lock in judo. There are many ways to do it (some even from a standing position). Its the effectiveness determines precise clasp legs, as well as pulling. The principle is to reach out towards the uke's head (ie, your). It is often assumed directly after the throw technique. Along with keeping Ude-gatame creates a true combination of the ground. Short name of "juji-gatame" is not honored by the Kodokan.

Do you remember how recently I mentioned not watching your hands on the ground?
juji-gatame is one of the effects, it really is as horrible as trivial.
ok, due to great use of juji-gatame, I will describe the general principle this lever (this is really a lot of situations : p)
1.Grasp the wrist so that your thumbs are facing upward-facing you (really important if you grab the other side, thumbs in the direction of the opponent's shoulder-he'll easily free up his hand) and 'pull out' it on our site

2.We put first leg next to his neck, another on the other side of his hand so that she found herself between the legs. (by adding a second leg now we fall to the ground)

3.If we are far away from the opponent's chest you can bring up using your legs, braid legs and raise the hips up / bend in the back, all the while pressing the top of his hand to your chest


(my ugly pic one more time)

****
If you are too far away from the opponent's chest, rather you crush yours balls than do this lock

another ways:

'flying' juji-gatame

damn how to escape?
really easy:if you are strong: grab a second hand that on which will be expected to lock and do not let it straighten

if you're not strong: move one leg so that the opponent could not straighten them

great movie though, unfortunately, is in Japanese: /

Capoeira

2011-06-25T07:35:00.000-07:00

Origin
The origin of Capoeira - Brazilian or African - is the reason for the controversy generated to date: the various and conflicting theories have been developed to explain how it all began. Unfortunately, the early days of Capoeira has been shrouded in mystery. Since there are several documents from that period, the search in this direction are still in early stages. Let us now take a journey similar to the journey of slave ships which carry their human cargo to life in captivity. Imagine a flying saucer landing coming from a distant planet. Crew members bring a terrible and unknown weapons. The vast number of people, including us, amidst the general chaos and bloodshed is captured. After traveling the full fight, we come to our new home. Here we are sold as slaves, and after the first days of tiring work, take us to rest the joint accommodation of slaves. We meet our companions of disaster: the American guitarist, English boxer, Brazilian samba drums, practicing tai - chi, Chinese, African player "matchmaker" and many others. Time passes and through the rare moments of free time we begin to accept each other's culture. Our children and our children are born and raised in this environment, different cultures, and slavery. Imagine a gradual, extending over several decades, the birth of a new culture - dance-fighting game that combines boxing, tai-chi, samba, American music and "matchmaker". Now we have a notion of how capoeira was born and what are its roots: the elements of dance, martial and musical instruments from different cultures from different regions of Africa. It is a synthesis created in Brazilian soil, probably in El Salvador, the capital of Bahia state, from the beginnings of slavery regime until the nineteenth century. Capoeira also matured in other parts of Brazil, especially in Rio de Janeiro and Racife, where strong traditions of capoeira can be found even in the nineteenth century. In cities such Capoeira sustained only original aspects of the fight and not ready for the synthesis of discriminating ritual and fight like in Bahia. Later, at the beginning of the twentieth century, the traditions of Capoeira in these two cities were destroyed by the local police.During slavery

Starting around 1814, Capoeira and other forms of African culture and suffered regressions were banned in some places by the "lords" and supervisors. Until that time, African cultural forms were allowed and even encouraged, not only as measured against the internal security of oppression caused by slavery, but also to reveal differences between different groups of Africans, in accordance with the aim of "divide and rule". But with the arrival in Brazil in 1808 the King of Portugal, Dom Joao VI and his court, fleeing from Napoleon's invasion of Portugal, things have changed: Capoeira began to be persecuted in a process which culminated in 1892 to remove it from the law.

Why was Capoeira suppressed?
Motives are many:
* Gave Africans a sense of nationality,* Gave confidence practicing Capoeira,* Created a small, ripped the group,* Sometimes slaves could be hurt during a game (jogo), which was not good from an economic point of view.
"Gentlemen" and the supervisor probably had not been so confident as the wise king and his court as to these motives, but intuitively - was innate intuition in the classroom of the parent - to know that something is wrong.
How then practiced Capoeira?* In the form of crime in Rio de Janeiro and Racife,* As a ritual - dance - fighting - game in Bahia, where Capoeira progressively accepted other African elements,* Sometimes in secret, and in other places openly in rebellion against the law aiming at the abolition of Capoeira.

Capoeira of that time had little in common with today's or with the last century. There are no footnotes Rugendas acrobatic jumps, elements on earth, beats down, and an instrument called the berimbau, which were not then incorporated into the game of Capoeira. Then there were the game of Capoeira instruments such as Atabaque, clapping hands and singing. Time passed, this early described by Rugendas Capoeira has evolved and changed, partly by mere passage of time - everything changes over time - and partly by the impact of other forms of struggle from Africa.Freedom for slaves

With the release of "Golden rights" in 1888 on the prohibition of slavery, the newly freed "blacks" could not find a place for themselves within the existing socio-economic order. "Capoeirista" with their combat skills, confidence, individuality, quickly headed for the crime - and capoeira along with it. In Rio de Janeiro, where Capoeira grew and matured only as a martial art, criminal gangs were created to terrorize society. Shortly thereafter, during the transition from empire to Brazil a republic in 1890, these gangs were used by monarchists to exert pressure and break the conventions of his enemies. Bludgeon, dagger, razor were used to inflict wounds such techniques as "Rabo re arraira" and "rasteira." In Bahia, on the other hand, the continued development of capoeira as a dance - the struggle - the ritual - the game, and the "berimbau" has become an indispensable instrument for conductive, "Wednesday", always in secret places, since Capoeira was outlawed in 1892 by the first constitution of the Republic of Brazil . Fast forward now to 1900. In Rio, capoeirista was "malandro" (bandit) and a criminal, matter - white, mulatto or black, was an expert in the use of kicks, sweeps and blows his head, as well as in the use of melee weapons. In Recife, Capoeira was connected with the major music groups in the city. During the carnival tough Capoeira fighters able to lead their groups through the streets, and when the two groups met frequently there have to blows and bloodshed. At the end of the century in Bahia, capoeira was also seen as a criminal, but the players and the game itself showed features characteristic of Capoeira today. Repression and confrontations with police were still continuing. This art was slowly extinguished in Rio and Recife - left it only in Bahia. It was a time of legendary figures - the terrible warriors, de corpo fechado (meaning closed body - the person who allegedly praktykli by magic and rituals became almost insensitive to the effects of weapons), Besouro Cordao-se-Ouro in Bahia, Nascimento Grande in Recife and Manduca da Praia in Rio, opiewanych for his actions in songs today. It was said that Besouro lived in Santo Amaro da Purificacao, Bahia, and that was the teacher of another famous capoeiristas Cobrinha Verde. Besouro did not like the police and feared him not only as a Capoeira fighter, but also as an expert on edged weapons, and the holder de corpo fechado (closed body). According to legend, he pledged to trap. Apparently he, who could not write, he brought a written message identifying him as a person to be killed, thinking that it is information about the work. Legend has it that he was killed a special wooden dagger prepared in magical rituals in order to raise its de corpo fechado.Spośród all the criminals running the streets of Recife during his carnival groups, the most terrible was Nascimento Grande, some say that he died in clashes with the police, and some that he moved to Rio and he died of old age. Manduca da Praia was an earlier generation (1890s) and always dressed elegantly for the exaggeration. reportedly owned a fish store and lived comfortably. He was also one of the people controlling influence in your area. He prosecuted 27 cases of court, but he always managed to redeem the matter, thanks to politicians who work for him. Later in the 30s of the twentieth century in El Salvador, Mestre Bimba (Manuel dos Reis Machado 1900-1974) opened the first Capoeira academy (1932). Is this enabled the nationalist politicians of Getulio Vargas, who wanted to promote Capoeira as a national sport of Brazil. Since then, Capoeira Mestre Bimba taught at the Centro de Cultura fisica Regional Baiano. In 1941, Mestre Pastine (Vincente Ferreira Pastinha 1889-1981) opened a school of Capoeira Angola.Bimba and Pastinha

The two most important figures of the twentieth century were undoubtedly Capoeira Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha. In fact, these characters are so important in the history of capoeira (and the legend that surrounded them) because they are mythical ancestors of all Capoeira players, in addition we are or strive to be like them and what they represent. Mestre Bimba was born as Manoel dos Reis Machado in 1900. In Capoeira was engaged when he was 12 years in the area known today as the Liberdade, in Salvador. His master was African Bentinho - captain, a shipping company in Bahia. Bimba opened his school at the age of 18, which led to the opening of its first academy, where he taught "the regional fight from Bahia" - as he called it, and was also known as Capoeira Regional. Bibma was tchórzliwymwojownikiem, who earned the nickname "Tres Pancadas" (three strikes), which it said was the maximum number of moves that could get him to his opponent. Still, Bibma philosophy advocated malandro - "mind over force." He liked to say: "quem e rochedo aguenta Tempestad" (only the coasts will face the storm), which means that if it comes to grips with a much stronger person, a reasonable thing to do is escape, but when the striker will follow you, you can hunt down and win unexpectedly struggle - is a typical attitude malandro. With the opening of the academy Bimby began a new period in the history of Capoeira, science for kids Salvadoran upper class. Bimba introduced the undercutting of Batuque, martial arts, which was his father ran, and new golpes ligados or combined impact. He also created a new method of teaching based on the eight combinations of predetermined movements and kicks for two players and the Cintura desprezada - a combination of casting, at which capoeirista learns to always fall on the feet. He devoted a lot of aspects of the ritual and the "game" and the slower rhythms for greater aggressiveness and fighting spirit. All this should add to the important fact that most of the students belonging to other social classes (ie they were of various origins, had a different value system and way of thinking different from that of traditional capoeiristas who belong to disadvantaged social class, deeply rooted in African -Brazilian culture) has created a new style known as Capoeira Regional. In the years following the opening of the academy, Bimba was a great success, he and his students worked in Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and other major cities in Brazil. Unfortunately, the beginning of the seventies dissatisfied with the official institutions of the city of Bahia, which took him never to assist, he decided to move to Goian (near Brasilia - the capital of Brazil). A year later, February 5, 1974, died in this city. Retained full activity and presence of mind to the end of his days. Even planning to give the show the club that same afternoon when he died. Despite the fact that he asked for burial in Goian, several of his former disciples brought his body back to El Salvador, where he practiced and taught Capoeira for most of his other personalities życia.Wiele created and began to teach new forms of Capoeira, but they did not have such a wide knowledge as Mestre Bimba, nor his personality, because of their novelty disappeared as fast as formed.

With the advent of the Regional style, traditional style of Capoeira became popular under the name of Capoeira Angola. While styles and Senzala surpassed Regional, Capoeira Angola, Pastinha and his group as the only conservative still practiced the traditional form, although active were few other groups. Vincente Ferreira Pastinha was born in 1889. He said that he learned capoeira from African from Angola, called Benedito, who embraced Pastinha under his wing after he saw him beaten by an older boy. Despite its small stature, at the age of sixteen Pastinha was something of a bodyguard in the house of gambling in a dangerous neighborhood. His first school was opened a few years after Bimbi, thanks to his charisma and leadership abilities, and friendly relations with others, attracting the faithful disciples and capoeiristas, which glorified the academies as a point of assembly of artists and intellectuals who wanted to see the traditional style of Capoeira Angola. Pastinha became known as "the philosopher of capoeira," the use of many aphorisms. One of his favorites was "Capoeira e pair homen, Menino e mulher, so nao aprende quemnao quiser" (Capoeira is for men, women and children, the only ones who should not she learn those who do not want). Just as Bimba, knew well the philosophy malandragem and could tell about how he could wear a small sickle sharpened on both edges of the pocket. "If the crescent was the third edge, I tightened it for those who would like me to be hurt." - Said with affection. Unfortunately, the authoritarian government, under the pretext of rebuilding Largo Pelourinho, which housed the academy, confiscated space activities. Although he promised a new, this promise was never fulfilled. By the final years of his life was sad: blind and abandoned, he lived in a small room until his death in 1981 at the age of ninety two years. He left many disciples, among them the two most famous - Mestre João Grande (now teaches in New York) and Mestre Joao Pequeno.

The text was taken from a book entitled "The Little Capoeira Book"by Nestor Capoeira

welcome on the ground

2011-06-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

Recently I found that people are stupid on the ground.
They totally don't know what to do, beating at random ,don't guarding the neck and shoulders, complete chaos.
The man who knows a few tricks, do with them what he want.

That's why i decided to show you in the near future some ground tips.

first of all:
Lock - the technique used in martial arts, which consists of laying the joint enemy in such a way as to attempt to free the evoked pain (eg, aikido), or to cause pain (such as jiu-jitsu). This is forcing joint (or a few joints) opponent to work in unnatural conditions, such as hyperextension of the elbow or knee.

general demonstrative video about simple locks:

click

Today we will focus on two first techniques in link above (juji gatame is too extensive technique and tell you about it another time)
it called "The lock and key '

banal, painful and effective
but watch out ,because it's very easy to damage buddy : p

/forgive my clumsy drawings, I haven't anything better/

ok, 2 cases left are described in video:

1) you are on / next to the guy
2) grab with one hand (depending on site) for his wrist so that your palm over it ,so your and his hands form a 'square' and firmly press against the ground his wrist (Important!)
3) Putting the other hand, under his arm and grab yours
4) and lift up the arm which is under his and watch the tears

on the right is similar, except that you stand:

1) blocking his strike
2) grab the wrist
3) press the second

You can help yourself with your body -he'll fall faster

****

On the ground if the opponent's hand is directed downward it's easier to hold it- it's a natural position.

Except the lifting your arm and shoulder, you can also turn your whole body.

This lock can assume virtually in any position.

This version is more 'military':

Bigger's Better 17. VI '11

2011-06-16T03:29:00.000-07:00

Tournaments "Bigger's Better" governed by its own laws. Although the participants are fighting for the principles of boxing, they are suitably modified - for example, is permitted to punch from the market (so-called backfist), there must also compete in boxing boots, which in professional boxing is unthinkable. But it is precisely the above-mentioned modifications, and above all the fact that the tournament - in most cases - involving the players coming from other martial arts (kickboxing, muay Thai, MMA) makes the "Bigger's Better" strongly differs from similar gal as even the British, "Prizefighter."

It is not always the players with the best facilities boxing triumph in the competition. Often aggression, combined with resistance to the blows of great force and at the same time, takes over finesse and advanced technology. At the same time, you can not forget that, "Bigger's Better" players start with very different physical conditions. The competition is open to fighters weighing a minimum of 79.5 kg. What is the maximum? There are no restrictions. Tournaments "Bigger's Better" is the perfect opportunity to see whether smaller and faster, is able to beat the heavier and much stronger rival.
Pole claims it $ 15,000? - EUROSPORT

The next exhibition Poland will be represented by Luke Zygmunt (in the photo. Right). The 28-year-old player from Świdnica recorded in the past few big successes: in 2010, won the Polish championship in super heavyweight boxing in weight, and before he went like a storm in the juniors and Taps. Working in the boxing MKS Polonia Świdnica Richard Pycz, there is no doubt that Sigmund is a great coach and for each year of the praises of his huge commitment to training. - With great self-denial and hard work has survived - said after last year's triumphs Zygmunt.

And indeed, it can not be denied any of the above characteristics. At night, working in a warehouse to earn to support his family. By day, it appears in the gym where he trains in the sweat of his brow, to the best fall gala at Lisbon. Until that strives to be a good father and husband, spend as much time with your loved ones. However, on June 17 will have only one goal - to win the tournament and pick up a check for 15 thousand dollars. Do not forget that winning the sixth edition of the "Bigger's Better" also occurs on a large gala final in South Africa, which will meet the eight masters. Will be there to win even more money.

Zygmunt coach is a living legend in Poland, martial arts, Mariusz Cieśliński. He has so many titles that they not be enough space to list. Anyone who has ever seen a duel with his participation is well aware that this is an absolute professional who fights in the ring to the end. Same is the main actor, "Bigger's Better." - It's a man who knows what it means hard work and discipline, so I took the train it - says Cieśliński. Do Pole, whose idol is Bernard Hopkins may be the trophy 6th editing? Without a doubt, has a very good chance of winning.

you can watch it in eurosport 17.06.11 at 21.00

article brazenly fucked from the www.eurosport.pl
I hope the guys won't take umbrage : f

Ouchi-gari ,Osoto-gari

2011-06-14T04:43:00.000-07:00

Initially I wanted to show you some tricks on the ground, but still I'm too lazy bastard for it :<
does not change the fact that I'll show you cool tricks thanks to them you'll a fast turn over an opponent regardless of his height and weight;)

Ouchi-gari
1) Pulling up the opponent's right hand firmly together to put forward to maintain balance in the front left leg.
2) In parallel, we turn to the left hip with his right hand pushing and pulling on the left.
3) undercut the opponent's leg moving toes along the ground to the right in the back (not the moves your legs up, but rather shove with the side of the thigh).
4) The opponent is falling, and we are on it (it absorbs the fall).
*** If you want to have after the fall of respite, when you're falling, you can easily adjust the leg so as to strike the opponent's knee in the genitals (not fair but effective).

Osoto-gari

1) We start in a natural position.
2) We step left leg to left front, while strongly pulling the left hand side with your elbow tightly pressed to the trunk. (The harder you pushes, the stronger the opponent lean and the easier is to throw him ;also you can grab the head with his elbow)
3) Turn left hip, touching his right calf on his right calf opponent. (STRAIGHT leg swing is much more effective than bent)
D) All the time shove right hand and ends up falling on the opponent's back.
*** While the technique you have to look at our intimate contact with the torso of the opponent's torso.

Zui Quan- the drunken boxing

2011-06-11T05:26:00.000-07:00

Drunken mood somehow keeps me, so I remembered a very interesting and slightly comical kung fu- drunken fist style! lol.

I don't know where and for how much they learn it, but it is amazing, probably some of you have seen the "Drunken Master" with Jackie Chan

world kung fu championship - portugal 2007

Drunken Boxing vs Kyokushin

Quite spectacular, although it does not seem too useful, someone has already met with this style? [no it's not about your drunk fighting : D]

bar fight!

2011-06-07T03:49:00.000-07:00

ok, in this context that the recently I survived a small lounge bar fight, which results in a smashed eyebrow (greetings to guy's, girlfriend who was drinking beer from a bottle)

I decided to find something on this subject, this is a result of this movie, I hope it will be helpful forsomeone:

seriously look around.

And remember the best way to win a fight is to avoid it.

Tomoe-nage

2011-06-04T05:24:00.000-07:00

Now show you something, my friend described the "truly spectacular"
This is one of my favorite techniques, which is trivial for people with long legs

The technique is simple and quite effective in self-defense, especially when it comes to fighting with each other higher and stronger (the problem also does weight opponent).
1) We start in the position of self-defense [with one hand grasp the sleeve / shoulder the other on the collar / shirt / shoulder] and shove an opponent in the back, making a right foot step forward, and when the counter starts to fall back slightly in the back of his right foot, and then It is based on the lower abdomen opponent quickly.
2) With the torso bent forward roll over in the left buttock to sit back on your left heel and pull your hands tight while straightening the knee.
3) Once in the last phase pull opponent's shoulders to you head.

****
You can also rely foot on the right/left hip[depend of leg]
After the reversal of a guy, you can make an upheaval in the reverse-you are now on his chest/tummy ,and now he is yours

is also a similar version of which I use quite often
[but forgot the name and I am not able to find the source :<]:

1) grabbing an opponent pull him down and forced to be bent
2) one hand holding his right shoulder pulling him close to each other so that his occiput was based on your chest
3) simultaneously with the other hand grab his belt / pants if it is not / in place over the ass
4) sharply leans back, kicking your right leg in his left thigh (groin optional)

Some spin backs and elbows

2011-06-01T05:53:00.000-07:00

Spin backs and elbows are not very appreciated, which is a pity because it's very devastating technique capable of destroying even the toughest, in addition, they are brilliant useful in close contact.

In total, there is no sense to write about the grounds for the body, because it is better to show videos, but I'll give you a little hint for each one!

Muay Thai training - elbows

*****the elbow blows, it is important not just hitting same, around the elbow, you should concentrate on hitting by the protruding bone on the inside your arm when you bend it. Put your hand on the shoulder and you'll see it.

****When hit, try to keep the body lean forward slightly it will give a extra power blow (also applies normal punches;)

Muay Thai Training - Spin Back Fist

****Do not hit the back of your hand, it is painful. Use protruding phalanges of your hand.

****Blow bring forth from the shoulder not only with the same hand-it will be stronger.

Strengthen your arms!

2011-05-30T09:27:00.000-07:00

ok today will show you a series of pretty cool exercises that I found on the internet.
they are quite deadly but give amazing results!

Ukemi

2011-05-28T05:59:00.000-07:00

I will show you now a few 'tricks' to boost their own hands and not be deprived of consciousness or broken at the fall. Ukemi-because it is these 'tricks' are called they are really useful, not only in martial arts but also in everyday life(le parkour guys know what I'm mean ;), they are simply falling down techniques in which your body be laid so that the impact force is evenly spread throughout the body and not accumulated in one place:

1.Kaiten Ukemi:
Fall forward with the coup by the shoulder. Starting position: one foot in a stride forward. Lay the body in an arc that begins with a small finger of the hand extending over the shoulder, shoulder to hips against ległego. Beginners do this intertwining finger pad of both hands in such a way that the arms form a circle.

2.Mae Ukemi
Fall forward without upheaval.
From a standing position so as to fall forward on the arms and legs apart, toes on the mat sticks.
During the fall of the toes and shoulders hit the mat simultaneously.

3.Yoko Ukemi
From a standing position we swing the right leg to the left (or right-side depends on the fall) - front while sat on the left leg. We cradle on the right side of the upright right hand hit the ground near the body. The second hand is free to the waist.
*****
I know. it looks silly from a standing position, but flying from a height, not once protected mine kidney and my collarbones
It is important to strike the hand as much as possible into the ground.
BOTTOM hand strikes, not the top!

4.Koho Ukemi
Pad in the back of the back, possibly two versions - the upheaval in the back and without upheaval. Starting position: Squat with arms crossed on his chest.
From the position we cradle on her back with outstretched arms while hitting close to the body of the mat and snap the legs forward.
During the exercise pad remember to attract the chin to the chest to his head did not hit the ground. The straightness of the legs in front is aimed at creating anti-gravity for the body which generates additional lifting of the head.

problems

2011-05-28T05:41:00.000-07:00

Excuse me, but recently I had some strange problems with logging in to blogger, so I was not able to add new posts, I hope that now everything will return to normal ; )

KSW16

2011-05-22T02:02:00.000-07:00

In May, the first time at the Polish seaside his uncommon ability to presented the best MMA fighters in the country and the world. The seven fights, including two fights tonight with Mamed Khalidov and Mariusz Pudzianowski, and it is all in the new hall of the largest Polish Ergo Arena during KSW16!

KSW 16 - Results:
EXTRAFIGHT: Marcin "Różal" Różalski vs Vitali Shlemetov
1r, TKO
EXTRAFIGHT: Vegh Attila vs. Grigor Aschugbabjan
2R, TKO
EXTRAFIGHT: Artur Sowinski vs Cengiz Dana
Decision
EXTRAFIGHT: Michael Materla vs James "The Messenger" Zikic
Decision
EXTRAFIGHT: Jan Blachowicz vs Toni Valtonen
2r, subjecting
Main event: Mariusz Pudzianowski vs James Thompson
2r, subjecting
Main event: Mamed Khalidov vs Matt Lindland

In the main battle could see the rising star of the Polish scene of MMA-Mariusz Pudzianowski. This is a promising player with the title of world's strongest man. In my opinion, to fight, despite his defeat 21.05.2011 was by far the best in the history of his fights, not only technically but also spectacular.

I presented the record (because it was really good), but the Polish TV 'Polsat' leads a stupid policy of 'all mine' and reports claim the copyright to all the videos of fights they are published on the Internet.

but I managed to dig up the final evening of the second fight Mammedem in the lead role. In my opinion, this warrior is the best player the NSS, both in terms of experience and technique, one can not deny him-finesse;)

and here is proof:
(unfortunately, this fight is from a previous gala)

official KSW website:
http://www.konfrontacja.com/

Harai-goshi

2011-05-20T08:32:00.000-07:00

so, now when you know how to do uki-goshi i'll show you similar technique ,but much more effective

A) Pulling up hard right hand and break the back right foot.
B) in this way push the opponent to take a step to the left in front in order to maintain balance.
C) Vigorously pull your left hand and simultaneously shove right.
D) At the same time we turn on the fingers of his left leg and right thigh are based on the front of the opponent's right thigh. Just you have to do a 'swing' leg, you know, first to front 'setting to enter in' [your hips have to encounter!], and then vigorously make a swing with right foot back
E) Liquid movement sweeps his leg while twisting his whole body to the left, resulting in a fall from a height of an opponent to the ground.

harai-goshi

Uki-goshi/O-goshi

2011-05-18T05:38:00.000-07:00

These are simple hip-techniques in which can easily throw your opponent, especially good for women ; )
(but you should remember they are easy to counter)

The main difference is that o-goshi is much more 'deeper'

so:
A) We take a little closer to the opponent than is required by a natural position.
B) Slide the right foot between his feet, and we take a step back left foot after a big curve.(this way we enter into close contact with your opponent's torso with the torso-should now be sideways to the opponent)
C) shove your opponent's hips buttocks in the back and we raise it up and forward (on a turnover right shoulder must be lower than the opponent's shoulders. It reminds me of the position in tango.)
O-goshi) Strikes up his hips by straightening your knees forceful
Uki-goshi) Pulling up sharply left and roll it through the hip.
E) The opponent falls to earth.


Uki-goshi

O-goshi

Ippon-Seoi-Nage

2011-05-17T05:33:00.000-07:00

You ever been in a situation where someone grabbed you and did not know what to do?
Or just want to throw opponents like James Bond?
Nothing more difficult! (but be careful because this throw is really deadly in its own way;)

A) outside the grip of the opponent's left forearm.
B) Light pulling it together and forced, to wanting to maintain a balance took a step forward.
c) Liquid rotation to the left taking the inside of his hand. {VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE! to effectively throw the opponent you have to block his arm under his arm with your elbow bent-so that his hand was locked between your forearm and arm -allows you to freely manipulate the body of an opponent and effectively throw the case of releasing him from toyur left hand grip}
d) Taking the opponent on his back with slightly bent knees (hips hit on his hips.)
E) Fast bowing while straightening the knees and ending sequences of the throw of the right shoulder.
***When you throw, it's good to turn to the right site-gives a lot of strength of this technique

video: http://www.youtube.com/v/4m8Qf3X-eW4&hl=en