My 1st journey as a Capoeirista

Who have heard of Capoeira?? Well not many know bout this super awesome martial arts. It's not the main topic to be talked about when the word 'martial arts' is discussed. Mostly people are more exposed to Muay Thai, Kickboxing, Karate, Yoga (not a martial art,i knw that) and so on.

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Well for me, I've heard of it since I was young (due to the Tekken game that I was forced to play with my elder brother. He often chooses 'Eddy Gordo'-(the Capoeira guy). U know, the cool guy with the green and yellow shirt representing Brazil; as well as his braided hair. *Drools*

Eddy Gordo from Tekken

Ok, now for those who are unsure of Capoeira, you can all google it. Haahaha...I'm not gonna explain bout it coz it'll take forever plus typing is kind of tiring for me. Hee.

I started to deeply involved in this stylish art of defense after joining Fizi's Capoeira's class in Muayfit, PJ. Honestly, I should admit, It is NOT so easy at first. It requires you to be very, and i mean VERY flexible! The first few weeks were pretty tough with the body ache and all. Then I started to grow fond of it and I just can't wait for Thursday to come as I would have my training on that day! weeee...!

I was then invited (thanks to Fizi, Shauq and Zul..woohoo!) to a Capoeira workshop organized by IIUM students.

 It was a 3 days event in Pengkalan Balak, Melaka. Our days were pack with training, song practice as well as group practice (we need to do a group presentation on our last day). Over all it was a fun filled event and I am totally looking forward for more!! AXE!

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Me and one of my group member, lil Shaufyq

Group photo courtesy/stolen from Syahrul Fikri's archive