batizado notes

1. in a fast fight, do not follow straight kicks with spin kicks directly. they will be slow and predictable. do something in between like step back, esquiva, then kick.
2. absolutely any kick can follow a spin kick, be creative.
3. be mindful of your partner's position at all times, whether you are on your feet, in the air, on your head or your hands, spinning. don't stare, but take quick sharp glances to determine your next move.
4. use your ginga wisely to give fluidity to your movement.
5. when you just buy the game in the roda, take a minute to collect yourself while you ginga. scope your partner's intention. is he/she playful or violent?
6. use fakes. they are pretty.
7. use floreiros. everyone will love you.
8. after a move, slide your foot gracefully back into ginga, unless you know for sure you can slip in another quick move.
9. don't try to memorize your game, Cap is absolutely freestyle.
10. relax your style for the most part. only stress really cool moves for emphasis / style points.
11. unlike other martial arts, the floor is your friend. learn to love the floor.
12. play against a mestre as often as you can: the best way to improve your game.
tbc