Anthony Pettis lands the Aú Batido, a capoeira move rarely seen in MMA, on Shane Roller at WEC 50. Photo by Tracy Lee for via Cage Writer

Here are the excerpts from Kid Nate’s original post:

“On the left we see the first of two capoeira kicks that Pettis threw late in the first round. The second one is captured in Tracy Lee’s spectacular photograph at the top. This one landed much more cleanly though he doesn’t actually put his hand on the ground in this instance. Here we see Roller lunge forward behind a jab that Pettis slips by moving to his left but then he continues to torque his body down and to the left and brings his right leg up high for a beautiful Martelo kick. Note how his shin and instep crash down onto Roller’s head, shoulders and neck.”

“Dave Walsh of Head Kick Legend diagnosed this second kick as being the capoeira move Aú Batido or the “broken cartwheel kick” or the “banana kick”.

Here’s wikipedia’s definition: aú batido is an aú variation where a practitioner does a handstand, followed by a twist with the hips and a split, performing a downward martelo. During the kick, one arm is protecting the face while the other one is obviously supporting the body. Aú batido literally means “broken cartwheel”. This movement is a defensive move, used when attempting to perform a cartwheel and the opponent attacks, generally with a cabeçada, a headbutt, the aú batido takes place, attacking the opponent by surprise before the attack is executed. The aú batido is sometimes also used in doubt or simply as a trick move. This move is also performed in tricking, and for quality, it is also used often in breakdancing where it is known as the L-kick. Names used in different schools may also include Beija Flor (Humming Bird, literally Flower Kiss(er)), Leque (Fan), Aú Québrado (also “broken cartwheel”), Aú Malandro (wily cartwheel), Aú Amazonas (Amazon cartwheel) or Amazonica).

The second kick looks suspiciously more like a chibata no chao/chibata presa, and almost like a chapeu de coro. What do you guys think?

A big shout out to Kid Nate for allowing us to use his text and images here on our website!

Axe’

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A couple of months ago, some of CDC’s students were involved in a video shoot for a MTN add.  This is the final product and it is AWESOME!

Be sure to watch the whole clip as this was also a unique opportunity to do a commercial shoot, yet still have the story and message of Capoeira remain so integral and untarnished. Much respect to MTN and to all who were involved!

Yes, its true! There will be an awesome weekend workshop of Capoeira Angola in Jozi this weekend.

Our friends from Capoeira Nzinga, Mozambique will be sharing their special skills and knowledge with us in this two day workshop covering music, instruments, mandinga, movements and even a film. Be sure not to miss out on this great opportunity and confirm your attendance with your instructors as soon as possible!

The details are a follows:

Dates: 28 and 29 August 2010

Time: 09H00 to 17H00

Venue: Capoeira Centre

61 Athlone Avenue

Sandringham

Cost: R130 for the entire weekend

Berimbaus and Pandeiros will also be on sale so bring some extra cash if you are keen to buy instruments.

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

My Apelido: I dont have one yet

Cordel: Still to grade

Base Class: Norwood

My Age: 26

My Birthday: 8th of June

What line of work are you in, or what are you studying?

I’m an auditor/accountant/gigolo.

How did you get into Capoeira?

A school friend and I used to talk a lot about Tekken 3 (geeks that we were/ still are), Eddy in particular is a personal favorite of mine, so when I finished school I did more research on capoeira and eventually found out about Paulo and Lucas’s class in Melville and started in January 2002. I stopped in September 2002 to focus more on my studies. I joined Steve’s class in February (2010) to continue what I started 8 years ago.

How long have you been involved in Capoeira for?

In total, most probably around a year.

What is your Favourite Capoeira move?

Armada into reversao or anything that involves both feet leaving the ground.

How has Capoeira had an impact on your lifestyle?

I’ve met and befriended some cool people (not all of them charous, I’ll have you know) and become more outgoing and open. I’ve definitely become fitter. And I think I’m slowly but surely developing a height complex thanx to Steve.

What moves are you looking to perfect over the next 6 months?

Any move that doesn’t involve me ending up on my ass.

If you were an item of food, what would you be?

That other food group…ice cream.

If you were a rabid animal, whom would you bite?

Every useless driver that thinks its appropriate to drive at 50 on the far right lane.

What song do you hate the most right now?

Anything Usher or Usher related for the last decade as well as most of the junk on MTV and VH1.

Did just mentioning that song make it get stuck in your head?

No, thank the heavens I have Slayer on in my headphones.

Do you have any super powers?

Irony, sarcasm and minus 6 eye-sight (that’s got to count for something)

If you were a light bulb, how many people would it take to change you?

None, I’d regenerate.

What are your favourite sayings?

• “I know right?” Somehow this got into my vocabulary followed by…
• “WTF?” Followed by various other expletives and ended with…
• “Oh, its like that.”
• “It’s a trap.” Especially when Steve calls you to the front of the class and tells you to bend over…lessons hard learnt.

Would you rather die in a blaze of glory or peacefully in your sleep?

I’m Indian, I’m gonna get cremated anyway.

Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert?

I saw Metallica live in 2006, my life has never been an empty hole since.

I listen to a lot of rock and heavy metal. Fav bands are:

• Opeth
• Agalloch
• Metallica
• Enslaved
• Iron Maiden

In an effort to try and spice up the content on the website, as well as to help you all to get to know our family in Brazil a bit better, we will be starting to do profiles on the various Mestres in the Associacao de Capoeira Barrevento.

These profiles will be of a similar nature to the student profiles that we already have going on a monthly basis but will be more serious and capoeira orientated. As such, we would like YOU to send us your suggestions for questions that you would like to hear the Mestres respond to. This is the perfect opportunity to get the info that you have always wanted to know but just haven’t been able to in the past – language is a big barrier for most of us!

How can you win?

All you have to do is propose a question that you would like us to include in these interviews/profiles as a comment at the bottom of this post.

The author of the best question will win a months class card for classes at the Stoneridge Class in Modderfontein valued at R 310.00! The competition closes on Friday 3 September 2010 and the winner will be announced on Wednesday the 8th of September 2010.

*The judges decision is final.

*The  prize cannot be transfered to another class and is not redeemable for cash.

*The class card is valid for 8 classes over four consecutive weeks from the date of the first class attended.

Axe!

The program for the kids included:

• Snacks on arrival
• A trip onboard a private Jet over Hartebeespoort / Soccer City
• A Braai for lunch
• Capoeira workshop
• Presentation of flight certificates and gifts

Once we arrived at Lanseria Airport we were escorted to a separate entrance which led past the runway, toward the hangers. For many of us, this was the first time visiting Lanseria and we had the privilege to see it “Back Stage”. We spent some time playing soccer and socialising with the Kids/Staff while groups of them were being flown around JHB (in batches of 6, using two separate Jets). Not expecting anything, we proceeded to stretch and prepare for the workshop. After realising what cool people Caopoeiristas are; the pilot invited us to join them in the skies. Ok I lie, Mestre Stevador has a way with words and organised that. Salute Mestre! LOL

So, there we were, one minute stretching, the next sitting on a plane in our Abadas flying over the city. Definitely an experience to remember! Africa started to feel sick but the pilot quickly handed him a brown paper bag (exactly like in the movies) and everything went smoothly.

Giving the planes some time to rest, we had lunch with the kids and started a workshop on the basics of Capoeira. We played some music and encouraged everyone (including the aviation staff to join). Soon enough, everyone was doing the Ginga, while Kalula planes took off in the background. Passengers must have been confused, with all these “hippies” dancing around, so close to the runway. Every child was presented with a “Citation of Bravery” certificate for their flight and given gifts to remember their experience.

Thank you to all those Capoeiristas, who made this day so special and dedicated their time to someone who is less fortunate. Once again, CDC has shown its commitment to giving back to the local communities in South Africa!

Muito Obrigado, Axe.

From humble beginnings in 2006 – CDO has gone from strength to strength and what originally started as a community project, is now a permanent brand in the West Rand. ”Our Student base has grown and we have been spreading the Capoeira Gospel” says Kevin Jackson, one of CDO’s instructors.

Some of CDO’s recent achievements include:

• Grading (so many students over the past years)
• Hosting a number of Mestre’s including Bogado, Santana, and Carlinhos
• Running and hosting capoeira workshops
• Organizing of shows and demo’s
• WC Opening and Closing ceremonies

In celebration of this milestone, CDO will be having an open roda at their class on Tuesday 3 August, the details are as follows:

Discovery Scout Hall

CNR Bird & Barkley Avenue

Florida

19:00-20:30

Kevin would like to thank his class for making CDO so special, as well thanking  Jonathan, Mestre Paulo, Mestre Estivador, Quero-Quero, George and Mickey for all their hard work and support over the years.

2010 marks a massive milestone in the history of Capoeira in South Africa, both with CDO turning four, and Casa da Capoeira celebrating 15 years as South Africa’s leading Capoeira school. Keep an eye on the website for details around an incredible birthday bash which is being planned for the 30th of October!

On behalf of everyone involved with Casa Da Capoeira we congratulate you and wish you guys all the best for the years to come!

My Apelido: Metralhadora

What does your Apelido mean and how did you get it?

It means machine gun and its a reflection of how I play – crazy fast and then progressively getting slower before I ‘reload’ and catch my second wind.

Cordel: Green cordel yellow tip

Base Class: Winchester hills

My Age: 20

My Birthday: 26 June 1990

What line of work are you in, or what are you studying?

I do promotions work and I’m studying hospitality management.

How did you get into Capoeira?

One day I was talking, with family and family friends, about how I have always wanted to do Capoeira ever since I played Teken 3 but never thought I could in South Africa. This is when I found out Marco , aka Qwai, does Capoeira he gave me the info I needed and as soon as I got back to JHB I went to my first class at Bedfordview.

How long have you been involved in Capoeira for?

Roughly 2 years now.

What is your Favourite Capoeira move?

Chapéu de Couro

How has Capoeira had an impact on your lifestyle?

Its made me a whole new group of fun friends, provided me with once in a life time opportunities and made me a fitter healthier person.

What moves are you looking to perfect over the next 6 months?

S-dobrado.

If you were an item of food, what would you be?

Sirloin steak , Medium rare.

If you were a rabid animal, whom would you bite?

Julius Malema

What song do you hate the most right now?

I hate no songs

Do you have any super powers?

The power of endless complaining when I’m tired

If you were a light bulb, how many people would it take to change you?

90.

What are your favourite sayings?

• Why you got to be that guy/girl.
• Charlie Chaplin once entered a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest in Monte Carlo and came in third; that’s a story.
• I’m gonna say the same thing any man with two penises says when his tailor asks him if he dresses to the right or left: yes.
• Your music is bad and you should feel bad.

Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert?

Never watched a band play live.

Check out the article below:

My Apelido:

Cordel:

Base Class: FNB Bank City

My Age: 23

My Birthday: 9 january

What line of work are you in, or what are you studying?

In the banking sector,studying B.Com in banking management

How did you get into Capoeira?

Always been interested in capoeira got into it by seeing an email advising that capoeira classes where on offer at bank city..went to a few lessons and was hooked.

How long have you been involved in Capoeira for? 3 months

What is your Favourite Capoeira move? A Meia Lua Solta

How has Capoeira had an impact on your lifestyle?

Capoeira has improved my flexibility,strength and control of my mind and body. I Have also met new people from different background who also have an interest in capoeira.

What moves are you looking to perfect over the next 6 months?

Armada Dupla Split Flip

If you were an item of food, what would you be?

Watermelon.(hard on the outside,sweet and soft on the inside)

If you were a rabid animal, whom would you bite?

Anyone who is ignorant of other peoples feelings,culture,background or way of life.

What song do you hate the most right now?

Don’t have one as all songs have some sort of meaning to me..

Do you have any super powers?

The power of love.

If you were a light bulb, how many people would it take to change you?

15 people

What are your favourite sayings?

Education was not meant to change people but to develop people…

Ignorance can lead to your demise..

Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert?

Boys2men (at sun city)