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Recent content by Objective_Selective

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    Capoeira, anyone?

    It doesn't surprise me that you chose a scene - from a very bad movie no less - with a guy doing acrobatics to qualify your statement (...while simultaneously failing to address the statement that I made before you). If I had 50+ posts, I'd post the Mestre Morcego link myself. Nothing about...
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    Capoeira, anyone?

    That is a viable alternative for those of us who hold badges and have arrest powers. For those of you who don't (..and who don't live in states that allow concealed/open carry), utilizing a firearm will likely result in a negative encounter with the law. FWIW I am in favor of open/concealed...
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    Capoeira, anyone?

    There are actually elements of Capoeira designed to destroy the other opponent and assure that they don't live to see tomorrow. Do a search for Mestre Morcego showing a few of the tecnicas de luta. The video is on YouTube and it's called "tecnicas de luta".
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    Capoeira

    I agree that the OP's research on Capoeira was done without due diligence. Nothing in Capoeira resembles voodoo. There are no trances or anything of the sort. The assertion actually made me laugh. I believe that the source of his information is the reason why so many of you are against its...
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    Capoeira

    What you believe about Capoeira is irrelevant. Capoeira originated as a martial art developed by enslaved individuals as a tool for liberation, expression and pride. As it is practiced today, it is no more or less martial than any other martial art available for mass consumption. There is...