I wish I could find some good links to Capoeira and its history, but I can't... and I am not willing to spend anymore time on it. So there! Although this is a really nice kid's book about Capoeira.
Anyway, because Capoeira was illegal in Brazil, players were given a Capoeira nickname to help keep them anonymous. This tradition is still around today (not necessarily the anonymity, but the nicknames).
J's nickname is Piao, which means spinning top, because of his head spins!
K's nickname is Princezinha, which means little princess, because, well, that's what she is.
And best of all, I got a Capoeira nickname too! I don't play Capoeira (yet), but I feel like a self-appointed Capoeira group momma (or is that groupie momma?)! So my nickname is Mae, which means Momma! YAY!
Here's a cool Capoeira shot from the website for his Capoeira group... J is the one on the right...
That picture is awesome! And right on the front page of the website. Too cool. You really have found a perfect fit for him, huh?
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