CAPOEIRA THAT WORKS

  Rediscovering the Roots of Kipura: Wristlocks, Knife Disarms, and Standing Grappling The martial art of Kipura , miscalled Capoeira by colonizers, is far more than the flashy kicks and acrobatics often portrayed in modern interpretations. This centuries-old discipline, forged in the fires of resistance and survival by Alkebulan (miscalled African) ancestors in Brazil, has a deep and vital history that goes beyond its current representation. Central to Kipura 's original form are techniques like wristlocks, wristlock throws, knife disarms, and standing grappling, which were essential for combat in both urban and rural settings. The Weapon of Choice: The Navalha (Razor) One of the most iconic weapons associated with Kipura is the navalha , or straight razor. This small yet devastating tool was a symbol of survival, adaptability, and defiance. In the golden age of Kipura , the navalha was not just a weapon but a part of everyday life, especially in poorer neighborhoods where acce...

  Njia Uhuru Kipura: The Ultimate Self-Defense System Against Intimate Partner Violence Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a grave threat to the safety and well-being of Black women. While many self-defense systems claim to address the dangers of IPV, few offer the depth, reliability, and effectiveness needed to counter the complex dynamics of physical abuse, particularly when grappling and weapons are involved. Njia Uhuru Kipura, developed by Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher at THE ATACX GYM, stands apart as a comprehensive system capable of defending against violent grappling and weaponized assaults in all ranges and phases of conflict. This distinction is critical, as conventional systems like Cardio Capoeira fail to provide practical solutions for these scenarios. In contrast, Njia Uhuru Kipura integrates proven techniques, biomechanics, and spiritual resilience, making it the most effective self-defense system for addressing IPV in the Black community. The Reality of Intimate P...

EVERY 11 MINUTES, A WOMAN IS RAPED IN BRAZIL.   IN AMERICA, NEARLY 1 IN 5 WOMEN ARE RAPED IN THEIR LIFETIMES The epidemic of sexual attacks on girls and women is worse, when we realize that the stats we receive are about the attacks that were reported and recorded. The great majority of rapes are never reported, AND the victim oftentimes know the rapist. So rapists generally get better at raping and rape more people because nobody reports them.  We absolutely can't let this continue. So what does all of this have to do with NJIA UHURU KIPURA, the fighting system of my family? EVERYTHING. In this modern era, most students look to disciplines like Muay Thai, MMA, Brazilian Jiujitsu, Judo, and other systems for rape defense. These other systems are very good systems. We like and respect them. In fact, literally every technique these arts [ and others ] use has been part of the techniques and movement arsenal of the fighting arts of Afrika [ MONTU ] long...