You have probably heard about capoeira, but do you know the benefits it can offer practitioners and, in fact, know the importance of this activity in Brazil?
Fábio André Castilha, capoeira teacher certified by the Muzenza de Capoeira Group, master in Human Motricity Science and author of the book? Pedagogical Aspects of Capoeira ?, explains that capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art, which mixes fight, dance, musicality and black African culture that had been brought to Brazil because of slavery.
According to Castile, it was first heard about capoeira in the mid-19th century. XVII, during the Dutch invasions in Brazil. "It was a practice banned in the penal code from 1890, and then finally recognized as a sporting activity after its release in the year 1935," he says.
? Today, capoeira is a Brazilian cultural heritage? recognized in 2008 ?, and is present throughout the national territory, and in more than 200 countries, and is also classified as one of the largest disseminators of Brazil abroad ?, adds Professor Castilla.
13 Benefits Capoeira Offers
Good reasons to practice capoeira abound! Below you will find the main advantages that the activity can offer:
1. caters to all audiences and age groups
Fábio Castilla explains that capoeira, due to its multifaceted characteristic, can be practiced by people of any age. Nowadays, there are many professionals who specialize in specific areas for capoeira training: capoeira for children, capoeira for athletes, capoeira for the elderly, among others. Didactic materials are also numerous today, which raises capoeira to a level of relevant pedagogical discipline ?, he says.
2. Helps release stress
Professor Castilla points out that, like most sports, for people seeking improvement in quality of life, capoeira serves as an escape valve; It is a way to release stress in a playful and healthy way.
3. Works the whole body
In physical terms, explains Professor Castilla, capoeira is one of the most complete activities, because it works all body segments and various positions in its practice.
4. Stimulates cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditioning
Fábio Castilha points out that capoeira is classified as an anaerobic and predominantly functional physical activity, as it stimulates cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditioning using the weight of one's own body.
5. Promotes greater flexibility
Capoeira movements require and develop flexibility in the body, much like yoga movements.
6. Promotes greater coordination
Capoeira movements, in general, are guided by dance and music, which makes the body more coordinated.
7. Stimulates Speed
Since the idea is to make movements fluid in a short period of time, does capoeira stimulate speed? which will make your body more agile to respond back to other people's movements.
8. Stimulates Self Confidence
Is capoeira a different way of exercising because it mixes fight, dance, musicality? ? Venture out? and identifying with this kind of activity makes the person more confident.
9. Define the body
Capoeira is also considered one of the best activities for those who want to keep fit and? Draw? the body, which, too, often helps raise self-esteem.
10. Shows the value of defense (not attack)
Capoeira makes a clear distinction between defense and attack and those who practice this activity are not encouraged to "go out attacking", but to look, reflect and, if necessary, know how to act in order to take care of their own defense. This makes capoeira an excellent learning medium for children who tend to understand more quickly and playfully that violence is not worth it.
11. Encourages respect for others
Capoeira develops respect, tolerance. In the case of children, especially, with this activity they learn, for example, that they need to be careful about the movement they intend to do so as not to hurt the other; understand that the activity happens between everyone (regardless of their greater ability or lack of it).
12. Extends Knowledge
Those who practice capoeira not only exercise, but also receive important information about popular culture, the origin of the practice, the traditions celebrated in songs and songs, etc. All of this is very valid for both children and adults!
13. Discourages shyness
Is capoeira an activity that involves dance, music, different movements? There is therefore no room for shyness. All participants? be adults, be children? they are there exposed to the group with all its imperfections. With this, little by little, any insecurity loses its strength, because all respect and are there to experience all that together.
How to practice capoeira?
Do you need any previous experience? Does capoeira require specific clothing or accessories? These are common doubts when it comes to capoeira.
The capoeira teacher Fábio Castilha points out, however, that just want to start! Like any other modality, the beginning begins with the learning of the basic technical aspects, first defensive movements, then followed by the first offensive movements. According to the student's development, more complex movements are inserted to the training ?, explains.
Regarding clothing, explains the teacher, at first, a comfortable outfit is sufficient: sweatpants, tactel or lycra, and t-shirt, and usually barefoot; for women, it is recommended to use? top? under the shirt. ? After some training, it is recommended to purchase and use the official uniform for practice? white cotton t-shirt, white elan pants and rope (graduation) ?, says Castilla.
Care needed in capoeira practice
Want to start practicing capoeira ?! Certainly good reasons for this abound! But pay attention to one important point.
Fábio Castilha points out that it is essential for the beginner to seek information about the professional with whom he intends to train. "I recommend seeking an experienced professional with relevant and recognized work, with recognition of a traditional capoeira school and, if possible, higher education, preferably in Physical Education", he says.
? Our greatest asset is our health and that of our children, so knowing who is the professional who will work with our body is fundamental ?, concludes capoeira teacher Fábio Castilha.
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