Will I ever get capoeira?

Question

I have only been to two classes, but I am so horrible with everything! I am pretty uncoordinated...Did it take anyone else a while with the basic moves? I am petrified of the roda, because the only think I have perfected (almost) is my ginga haha

Answer 1

Dude in two classes you can't be expected to do anything. Even the most basic martial arts take a lot of practice. Remember dude the Pyramids weren't built in a day. Just spend time practicing and conditioning and you'll get it all. It all comes with time, martial arts take years to perfect and capoeira is very acrobatic and athletic so... good luck on your training.

Answer 2

oteliacarmen is right I'd say, as are a few other answerers here.  I've been playing capoeira for about a year and a half and listen to me when I say, the bsaic moves are the hardest, especially the ginga!  The ginga probably took me longer than anything else to get a good handle on, maybe about a month.  Plus, almost all of the movements in capoeira are completely unnatural, so it takes awhile for them to feel just right.  All of these people who say you will get it in time are correct, you will, everyone does, good luck!

P.S. I was scared of the roda when I first started too, and I only recently started jumping in more often than not, but I have realized that the more you go in the roda, the less scary it becomes and the more fun it becomes.  I'm still scared when the higher level guys go crazy fast though cuz I've seen a 6'' 200 sumthin pound dude get dropped like it was nuthin.

Answer 3

It's only been two classes- give it time! Don't worry, you're not expected to master it in a week or anything ;)

Answer 4

Just give it time. You will get better. I actually envy you, because that's something I've always wanted to learn, but there's nobody around here that teaches it.

Answer 5

Oh man. That is really normal and really sux but i've been there. You should get better as time goes on. I was the same way in judo and jujitsu but it sort of becomes less of a big thing as time goes on. You get better and better and everything just sort of will start to make more sense ...trust me...Only the really lucky ones have never been there and that dose not mean that the ones who have been can't be great. I promise

Answer 6

yeah you will get it just keep going to classes and practicing eventually you will get it.

Answer 7

hey.  I have been training capoeira for a year and a half.  It takes time.  i have gotten better at the kicks but i still have to work on speed and the acrobatics.  As far as the roda, sometimes it helps to buy the game with people you know and like first.  then work your way up to playing higher cords so you can improve your game.  Right now I am in Rio training capoeira and i have learned so much.  Have fun, train hard and little by little your fear of the roda will dissipate.

Answer 8

Capoeira was very easy for me. Capoeira is a little complex so its normal for things to be tough. You just have to keep practicing and practicing and soon you'll get the hang of it. Learn for your mistakes and see what you can improve on. Dont be disappointed.

Answer 9

Don't expect to become grandmaster after only two classes. Give it time. Martial arts take patience.

Answer 10

You don't usual get 'good' at a martial art until you've got about a year of experience, by then you understand the theory of the art and are able to predict the movements more accurately, until then, you're not going to be great. Everyone is horrible with an acrobatic art like Capoeira (at least I'd guess.... the most acrobatic thing I've done is 2 months of Wushu), but practice and determination will go a long way. Good for you for getting the hang of the Ginga so early, it's definetely one of the most important techniques for Capoeira, it's a basis of all of your footwork.

Answer 11

ok, first of all...anyone with time will tell you that learning capoeira is a lifestyle choice, and it takes a lot of time and dedication, and a lot of sore muscles. just as they would tell you this, they would say they are still working on their ginga and you are shooting yourself in the foot for saying you've almost perfected something that even mestres are still working on. so just make it to class, train hard, dont compare yourself to others, and just strive to be better each time you play and you'll improve faster than you realize. as far as the roda, its one of those things that the sooner you get in there the faster your fear will diminish and you'll get so hungry for it you'll but jumping in front of people to get in and play. capoeira is not just about sweet moves, its a way of life.