PSS: throwin’ down on the ’86
As Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond goes on, the ’86 Field welcomed the world of dancing, fighting, and rhythm. A group of first year students learned the traditional martial art of Capoeira. Originally from Brazil, Capoiera is a combination of art and game. While performing, the freshmen lowered their bodies in a self-defense position. In the position, they then moved back-and-forth while preparing to attack. In the background, berimbau, a single stringed instrument, was played to help the fighters find a rhythm while performing. When the right time comes, they then attack with a direct, swirling kick towards the opponent’s head, which the opponent should evade. As the freshmen practiced the complex moves, they slowly learned the style’s intracacies and movements. Newman Wu
By The Polytechnic Editorial Board
August 27, 2014
Newman Wu/The Polytechnic
As Navigating Rensselaer & Beyond goes on, the ’86 Field welcomed the world of dancing, fighting, and rhythm. A group of first year students learned the traditional martial art of Capoeira. Originally from Brazil, Capoiera is a combination of art and game. While performing, the freshmen lowered their bodies in a self-defense position. In the position, they then moved back-and-forth while preparing to attack. In the background, berimbau, a single stringed instrument, was played to help the fighters find a rhythm while performing. When the right time comes, they then attack with a direct, swirling kick towards the opponent’s head, which the opponent should evade. As the freshmen practiced the complex moves, they slowly learned the style’s intracacies and movements.
