Thanks for a great video. Capoeira uses its arm positions similarly; eventually they're not as strictly needed in their canonical form, and can be adapted to become an enormous variety of guard positions, but in the beginning they really help with body mechanics, momentum, and stability. (People often look at "demo capoeira" and think that's all there is to it. Not by a far cry!)

@Dr-Grayson

3 ай бұрын

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. Love hearing about the ways different martial arts overlap. This is essentially the 'old guard' for Savate, nowadays it's a more standard hands up position, but going back this was the way. Still makes for a great way to get beginners started and working your balance. Thanks again for stopping by and filling us in on some Capioera facts. Cheers.

Great drills my man. Reminds me of old school taekwondo and kung fu drills for kicking. I'll be running these back soon. Thank you

@Dr-Grayson

5 ай бұрын

You're very welcome! There's a lot of benefit to these older methods. I look forward to sharing more of these old school gems in the future. Look to the future and learn from the past. Cheers.

That oblique kick a game ender

This comes from the time when they trained and fought on boats and would hold the rail or rigging for balance .

@Dr-Grayson

Ай бұрын

That is correct. A classic Savate fun fact. Thanks for watching.

Merci beaucoup. You explain better than french teacher. Shame on my country.

@Dr-Grayson

2 ай бұрын

Thanks! That means a lot. Funny part is I'm American but my dad's family is french. It's part of what led me to seek out Boxe Francaise Savate in the first place. So I've been visiting there ever since I was quite young. Once again appreciate the kind words and thank you for watching.

Are you also a doctor?

@Dr-Grayson

5 ай бұрын

No, it's just an old nickname and a handful of friends who call me Doc.