CAPOEIRA THAT WORKS

  Boxing and Esquiva Lateral in Kipura: The Real "Capoeira" The art of boxing, celebrated for its precise movements and defensive techniques, shares an often-overlooked lineage with the ancient martial traditions of Alkebulan (miscalled Africa). Among these, Kipura—a dynamic martial art originating from the Kongo—has left a profound imprint on modern combat styles. This article explores the deep connections between Kipura, boxing, and the misunderstood "Esquiva Lateral," revealing its roots in the real art of Capoeira and its authentic applications. The Esquiva Lateral and Kipura: Misunderstood Origins In the realm of Capoeira, the "Esquiva Lateral" is often simplified into a low, evasive movement. However, as Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher, creator of Njia Uhuru Kipura and head coach of The ATACX Gym, has revealed, this interpretation misses the depth of the stance known in Kipura as “Etele ya Ngomba” or "Mteremko Ya Mlima" in Swahili (translated ...

  **Title: Challenging the Status Quo: Fist Fighting Skills in Cardio Capoeira (Word Count: 397 | Estimated Reading Time: 2-3 Minutes)** This blog post addresses a common type of fist fight that occurs at any time in multiple places worldwide within human civilization. Specifically, it questions the absence of fist fighting skills in Cardio Capoeira, leaving practitioners wholly vulnerable to the common two-fisted attack employed by aggressors ranging from the youngest of children to the most hardened of criminals. How would Cardio Capoeira practitioners deal with such real-world fist fights? This question forms the crux of our discussion. **The Legacy of Kipura** Throughout history, Kipura warriors have embodied the spirit of jagunjagun, skilled combatants revered for their prowess in warfare. The term "jagunço" in Brazilian Portuguese is believed to have originated from "jagunjagun," drawing parallels between the martial traditions of the Yoruba people and the leg...

  **Unlocking the Legacy: Exploring the Roots of African American Fighting Styles in Montu (Word Count: 1,866 | Estimated Reading Time: 9-10 Minutes)** In the expansive realm of martial arts, a vibrant tapestry of traditions intertwines with cultural heritage and historical significance. Among these, African American fighting styles stand as symbols of resilience, creativity, and adaptability. From 52 Blocks to Jailhouse Rock, these combat forms share a common lineage deeply rooted in the Montu tradition, the Kemetic god of war. At its core, Montu embodies a legacy of strength, ingenuity, and survival originating from the ancestral homelands of Africa. It encompasses a synthesis of combat techniques, spiritual wisdom, and cultural expression. For centuries, African warriors honed their skills in Montu, mastering hand-to-hand combat, grappling, and weapon proficiency. Montu, being devastatingly effective, served as the self-defense system of choice for warriors who fled enslavement ...

  Title: Knives in Kongo: The Legendary Skills of Kipura Warriors Retained and Modernized by Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher Introduction In the heart of Africa, nestled within the lush landscapes of Kongo, a rich tradition of knife combat has thrived for centuries. The Kipura warriors of Kongo are celebrated for their exceptional skills in wielding knives, demonstrating agility, fluidity, grace, rhythm, acrobatics, deadliness, swiftness, and undeniable beauty in their martial arts practice. These ancient skills have been researched, retained, modernized, and brought into the modern international world by the visionary martial artist, Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher. Through his ATACX GYM, Ras Fletcher has preserved the essence of Kipura warrior techniques, providing a bridge between the past and the present. As we explore this remarkable journey, we will also shed light on the unfortunate loss of the historical imperative for training in Cardio Capoeira in Brazil, particularly in a worl...

The new, relatively fad oriented, relatively uninformed MMA media sings the praises of movement training due largely to the phenom of Conor Mcgregor. The more informed MMA pundits sing the praises of the movements of T.J. Dillashaw, Cruz, Carlos Condit, and a few others. Due to the great benefits of the art of my family, NJIA UHURU [ "The Way of Freedom" ], I've known and practiced Weaponizing Human Movement for decades. What is Weaponizing Human Movement? Simply, we take every human movement we can, and use it for functional self defense; regardless of where and how I was introduced to it. So what if I see a movement from basketball, track and field, ballet, gymnastics, or some form of exercise. I take that movement and functionalize it for self defense. This is the process I innovated decades ago, and named Weaponizing Human Movement. I had to go and trademark this name and process under the Weaponizing Human Movement name, because too many people were biting  [ cop...