I have a couple of mates whom I spar lightly with, one a former (two times) Brazilian National Capoera Champion, the other a former member of the Soviet National Karate Team.
Jesus, the Capoera guy, dispelled any doubts I ever had it was a non-applicable art. The footwork and cadence is something that can be applied in many interpretations. Lots of sweeps and leg traps, not just spinning wheel kicks…and they wrong foot you by instinct.
Last edited by Yum Cha; 02-27-2014 at 04:00 PM.
Guangzhou Pak Mei Kung Fu School, Sydney Australia,
Sifu Leung, Yuk Seng
Established 1989, Glebe Australia