http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/ (noun, feminine): capoeira player who is skilled, experienced, intelligent, powerful, dangerous, and not to be underestimated Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:26:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/#comment-494 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:46:00 +0000 http://mandingueira.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-494 No one really knows for sure exactly how old capoeira is, but the general concensus is that it developed about 400 years ago. For more details, please check out my “What is Capoeira?” page!

]]> http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/#comment-493 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:42:33 +0000 http://mandingueira.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-493 How old is Capoiera?

]]> http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/#comment-490 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:33:01 +0000 http://mandingueira.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-490 Hey, Abuelo, thanks for commenting. =D Leopardo, that’s actually a really good point! It’s funny because I’m sure that’s how I felt about batizados in the past as well, but for some reason it never even occurred to me after this one. Although one major difference I’d say is that this time, it wasn’t my group’s batizado so I wasn’t there for any of the pre-event rodas, hype, preparations, etc., and I only went for two days, instead of 3 or 4. At any rate, I’m going to add what you said to the list—thanks!

]]> http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/#comment-488 Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:12:10 +0000 http://mandingueira.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-488 I agree with Leopardo, 100%

]]> http://mandingueira.com/2008/02/27/capoeira-batizados-further-worst-case-scenarios/#comment-487 Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:14:42 +0000 http://mandingueira.wordpress.com/?p=138#comment-487 That’s funny you mention the post batizado blues. I don’t even want to hear a berimbau for about 12-24 hours after our own event! The planning, craziness, training, playing, etc. just wear me out.
I do usually try to hit up a class or two in that initial week after- and definately a lot of picture/vid trading going on.
Then, of course, it’s back up to hard training. But I usually do tell students to take a few days off and just absorb the experience afterwards – regain their enthusiasm and then get back to it.
I equate it to a family reunion – I love how much tighter the family feels after a successful get together, but I’m happy to say goodbye when it’s over

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