Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance and music. Capoeira has a perceived fluidity and is like a choreographed dance, but part of the movement is designed to position themselves around the aggressor in order to lay up for an attack. It is known by quick and complex ...

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Experiencing pain on the outside of my right knee — exacerbated by placing weight on the outside of my foot (little toes) [closed]

I've been doing Capoeira for the last month or so and recently I started experiencing some pain on the outside of my knee. I can't recall any traumatic blow to my knee or any popping noises while ...
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What stretches can I do to kick higher in martial arts?

I'm in good physical health, exercise regularly and having been training capoeira for about a year. While technique is certainly a part of it, I've still been unable to kick more than waist high with ...