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Louisiana / Re: shreveport/bossier city
« on: September 29, 2011, 03:38:12 PM »
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is it usefull to learn capoeira??
« on: September 23, 2011, 11:27:32 PM »
Hey don't hate on me. I was told by my mestre that schools were rare.
Capoeira was developed to defend slaves from the slave owners. It was disguised as a dance because people were not allowed to practice martial arts for the very reason it was practiced.
AGAIN - feel free to say I'm wrong but what I'm saying is what Mestre Beto taught.
Capoeira was developed to defend slaves from the slave owners. It was disguised as a dance because people were not allowed to practice martial arts for the very reason it was practiced.
AGAIN - feel free to say I'm wrong but what I'm saying is what Mestre Beto taught.
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is it usefull to learn capoeira??
« on: September 23, 2011, 07:08:18 AM »4
Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is it usefull to learn capoeira??
« on: September 21, 2011, 05:33:35 AM »
cant tell if you're kidding or not with the :O face
a) there's no "sensei" - it's Mestre, or master
b) Capoeira, historically and culturally speaking, was learned by watching and imitating. A good way to learn it is by watching others more skilled at it. A good way to practice technique is to watch yourself in a mirror. I've been told that in brazil, it's rare you'll find a capoeira school. However, you'll find a Roda (pronounced Hoh-dah) just on the streets somewhere.
now in america I'm guessing you're not gonna find too many rodas popping up, but if someplace near you has a brazilian day or culture festival coming up, you'll probably find some capoeiristas there.
a) there's no "sensei" - it's Mestre, or master
b) Capoeira, historically and culturally speaking, was learned by watching and imitating. A good way to learn it is by watching others more skilled at it. A good way to practice technique is to watch yourself in a mirror. I've been told that in brazil, it's rare you'll find a capoeira school. However, you'll find a Roda (pronounced Hoh-dah) just on the streets somewhere.
now in america I'm guessing you're not gonna find too many rodas popping up, but if someplace near you has a brazilian day or culture festival coming up, you'll probably find some capoeiristas there.
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is it usefull to learn capoeira??
« on: September 20, 2011, 08:32:16 AM »
Capoeira is best learned on the streets... js
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is it usefull to learn capoeira??
« on: September 19, 2011, 03:26:13 PM »
I love capoeira. It's useful to me in many ways. Not all relate to parkour but it's certainly worth learning. In fact, I just got home from a capoeira class lol.
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: APK Forum Ambassador Program
« on: September 19, 2011, 03:25:03 PM »
So you think he's not qualified? Oh well, because we think he is.
My journey on apk started almost two years ago, and that's about when my training started too. After 4 months of really posting on here I was promoted to Global Moderator. I wasn't ready for this, but I got the job none the less. And about 4 months after that, I got Administrator. I wasn't ready for this either. But I've learned on the job, and I personally don't think I've screwed to much up (others might argure).
Nick has been training for almost as long as me, if I can be Admin, he sure as heck can do the simple job of welcoming people to this site.
I sent Joe a facebook message which pretty much summed up my views; however if you'd like me to personally poke holes in your specific arguments, feel free to message me as well ^.^
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: APK Forum Ambassador Program
« on: September 17, 2011, 06:16:17 PM »
Nick Smith is an Ambassador...?
I quit APK again. He has no idea what he's talking about. Ever.
I quit APK again. He has no idea what he's talking about. Ever.
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Movement / Re: Wall Run: 100% Technique Possible?
« on: September 13, 2011, 02:45:27 AM »
Just cause it's in a video game doesnt mean it's not real... Like flips. If I do a standing tuck, it's gonna be what it is, but if I add one back handspring before it, it's gonna be a lot higher. If I add two or more handsprings, that tuck is going to turn into a layout or dub back.
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Movement / Re: Wall Run: 100% Technique Possible?
« on: September 12, 2011, 06:36:54 PM »
and that's exactly what I thought of after
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Pics & Vids / Re: BARREL ROLL
« on: September 12, 2011, 06:17:25 PM »
well hi - at least I kinda gave you creds. And what you did looked cool so it was like a serendipitous fail I guess...
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Movement / Re: Wall Run: 100% Technique Possible?
« on: September 12, 2011, 05:46:34 PM »
That was a really funny mental image...
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Movement / Re: Landing Questions
« on: September 12, 2011, 05:45:27 PM »
Then everything I learned is a LIE... which may be true who knows. BUT everything I've heard says above your head? ROLL! Though I can understand if rolling from a drop without forward momentum is bad, kinda counterproductive, and then maybe in that case you'd want to "slap down" but STILL avoid those situations.
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Movement / Re: Landing Questions
« on: September 12, 2011, 03:17:46 PM »
OKAY SERIOUSLY... "Slapping Out" is cool and all, but WHY NOT KEEP YOUR MOMENTUM AND ROLL! It's better on your knees and like I've said several times, keeps momentum. Seriously guys -.-'
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is Parkour mentally healthy?
« on: September 12, 2011, 03:16:15 PM »
In my opinion, everything is mental.
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is Parkour mentally healthy?
« on: September 12, 2011, 03:49:42 AM »
no, but some have asked my why I only wear black and white, and why I trip big vaults and tricks instead of just rolling arround; no attempted "capture" typically happens... And boo you for an off topic post!
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General Fitness / Re: Just some help
« on: September 11, 2011, 06:17:06 PM »
HIIT for speed/explosiveness...right...?
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Parkour And Freerunning / Re: Is Parkour mentally healthy?
« on: September 11, 2011, 06:16:18 PM »It has turned me from a Melvin into a the fonz.
Greatest comparison I've ever hear. Seriously.
and OP - yes. no more complicated than that.
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Socialize / Re: The "Traceur" Look
« on: September 11, 2011, 10:38:33 AM »
I think it's funny how it says OP in the background of that picture.
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Socialize / Re: The "Traceur" Look
« on: September 11, 2011, 06:42:28 AM »
shorts are for losers. I wear skirts.