When its not windy, I usually enjoy perusing the forum here at PKF.
But sooner or later I get an itch to go do something and I'll go and play capoeira a few times a week.
Capoeira is an afro-brazilian martial art (commonly referred to as dance-fighting) that incorporates lots of kicks and feigns along with lots of
acrobatic movements.
This is a GREAT video of an INCREDIBLE Mestre (Master).... One day I'll be that good, I promise!
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Just so you know, none of this video is choreographed... its all 'unscripted'.
A lot of times, there are simple intro movements in a certain type of game, where the players will mirror each other for a few moves, and then from
there its all free style.
This is absolutely Amazing!!!! I've never seen this, it is something else to see. I would look like a true Homer Simpson if I were to try this.
I'll stick to falling off of my buggy.
haha, we all gotta start somewhere. I'm not the most physically fit and capable person, but I try! its great exercise and keeps you fit for those long
kiting sessions
And yes, cjules, Only the strong was about capoeira. I enjoy watching the movie for a few good laughs, but I hate that people only think of this when
they hear about capoeira.
Dude. That's amazing. I saw that once at some arts fest here but had no idea what it was or what it was all about. There's a local club here too and
they have all kinds of lessons/intro courses. I think I'll have to check that out. Thanks for sharing!
I definitely think capoeira has it's method and perks but that guy deserves to be decked like that. The whole idea behind capoeira is to be deceitful
and tricky, that guy was being stupid and showy and he got what he deserved. I think their movement ( called ginga ) is impractical in a street fight,
but a capoeiristas reflexes and cunning should take you further than one punch. Not the best example of capoeira...
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I got to take two of the grandchildren for a ride in a toboggan behind me and the kite. Had to lengthen the rope they were getting covered with snow
but still loved every minute. Their mom said every time the wind blows its, let's go to Papa's...lol.
Finish varnishing my home made 153 x 41 baltic plywood kiteboard. Decals then a couple more coats, add bindings and viola!! Less than $60.00. More
saved money for a buggy and kite.
Is there any decent water to kiteboard in Missouri? Most lakes in MO are only available for powered motorsports and fishing. I remember because it was
aggravating that I couldn't find a place to swim when I lived in Springfield. Maybe kiting wouldn't be considered under the same umbrella as swimming
in regards to lake regulations.
Smithville, MO, 30 minutes north of KC and Stockton Lake, about 50 minutes north of Springfield. Smithville has a group of guys that kiteboard on the
weekend and have a kite festival in Mayish each year. Haven't found anybody in the Stockton area other than a friend who owns a sail boat. As you
know wind sucks but you deal with what you are dealt.
Not sure what I do when its not windy, but I can tell you when it IS windy I'm most likely in school...kiteless. Too bad the courtyard is even to
small for a rev
We took some of the kids tubing last winter. My son discovered if he hit one ofthe sloped just right he could jump over the stop ramp at the end. He
went over about five times before he got yelled at! The kid yelling told him that after they close up a bunch of them go to the top of the hill (about
5x the tube run) and ride tubes down. They can jump over a big pit past the runs!
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PL Guerilla 13, 18
PL C-Quad 2.3, 3.2, 4.2
Home made Rat Buggy
Libre V Max on barrow Plus wider taller sand tires & bigfoot front end
Blades Of Death, \"thanks Fran\"
LOL well, it's a good point macboy. I felt a little off without it. I wasn't attempting to do any flips so i wasn't wearing one... :eekdrull: I felt
kinda weird screaming down a huge hill head first without a helmet on... o.O
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3-year old?!? Braver many than I. 
