CAPOEIRA THAT WORKS

  Claressa Shields vs. Danielle Perkins: A Battle of Undefeated Titans for All Four Women's Heavyweight Belts Claressa Shields, the self-proclaimed “G.W.O.A.T.” (Greatest Woman of All Time), is preparing to defend her undefeated record and solidify her legacy as one of boxing’s all-time greats. On February 2, at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan, Shields will face her toughest challenge yet: Danielle Perkins. The two undefeated champions will battle for all four women’s heavyweight boxing titles in a match airing live on DAZN. Shields, with a flawless record of 15-0, will step into the ring as the undisputed two-division champion. Perkins, standing at a towering 6’2”, comes with an unblemished 5-0 record, two consecutive knockouts, and an athletic pedigree as a former professional basketball player and Top 10 rebounder in college. The physical and mental battle between Shields’ technical mastery and Perkins’ natural size and strength is shaping up to be one for the histo...

  Blog 3: Smai Tawi to Njia Uhuru Kipura: The True Origins of the Triangle Pose Many know the Triangle Pose from modern Yoga, but few realize its deeper roots in the Smai Tawi practice of Alkebulan (miscalled Africa) . Predating Yoga by over 2,000 years, this exercise embodies spiritual alignment, physical discipline, and cosmic connection. In Njia Uhuru Kipura , this pose is reimagined as part of a holistic system that preserves and celebrates its origins while integrating its benefits into a modern martial arts framework. The Historical Foundations The Smai Tawi practice of ancient Kemet (Egypt) was a spiritual and physical discipline deeply intertwined with the principles of balance and harmony. The pose now misattributed to Yoga's Triangle Pose was part of a ritual connecting practitioners to the divine through posture, breath, and focus. Key elements include: Grounded Posture: Feet firmly rooted to the earth, symbolizing connection to ancestral strength. Geometric Precisio...

  Title: Bill "The Black Terror" Richmond: Pioneering Kipura in England's Sports Arena In the annals of sports history, there are few figures as remarkable and influential as Bill "The Black Terror" Richmond. Born in the heart of Kongo, Richmond made his way to England and introduced a revolutionary blend of defensive skills, footwork, head movement, and the elusive art of Kipura, particularly the subset known as KANDEKA. Through his journey, he became the first prominent sports star in England, leaving an indelible mark on the world of combat sports. Today, his legacy lives on through the dedicated efforts of Mwalimu Mtaalam Ras Fletcher and his groundbreaking NJIA UHURU KIPURA system. Kipura, meaning "Kipura's Way of Freedom," was a martial art steeped in the traditions of Kongo, known for its fluid movements, evasive techniques, and combat strategies. Bill Richmond's introduction of Kipura to England brought a unique and exhilarating dimensi...

There is no separation between the Alkebulan/Afrikan art of Kipura miscalled "Capoeira" and the Afrikan spiritual beliefs underpinning the warrior art of my ancestors. That's why oftentimes in both Afrika and the Americas [ not just Brazil ] my warrior ancestors were also called "Oso", "Baba", "mandinguero", "houngan", which roughly means  "sorcerers" What is the difference between Kipura and Capoeira? We must pry open the hidden places of world history to honestly answer this question. Starting with the fact that Montu is the source of all fighting systems the world over.  But that story is so vast and multitiered that it deserves its own series of blogs. We cannot cover that story now. In order to further examine the true history of Kipura and "Capoeira", we truly must begin in the ancient whole human development and self defense systems which spring from the united Empire of Nwb...