Makoto's Signature

Name : Capoeira
Origins : Makoto
Characteristics : Whereas nearly all martial arts rely on a single stance or posture to which the artist and attack and defend from. Capoeira artist rely on constant motion rather than a actual position. This iconic motion is known as the ginga. The constant movement of moving from one foot to the other. The ginga keeps the artist center of gravity from remaining in one place, allowing for an attack from any spot, and making critical strikes increasingly difficult. Forcing them to rely on glancing blows where their attack power is cut in half not nearly as effective for fear of a swift counter if they miscalculate. The movement also allows the artist to force their opponent to remain vigilant and not get comfortable. The constant motion, feints, bobbing and weaving prohibits and discourages attacks and strikes of considerable power, it also does a fantastic job of hiding where a possible attack could originate from.

Capoeira is a fast and versatile martial art which is historically focused on fighting outnumbered or in technological disadvantage. The brunt of offensive Capoeira attacks are completely centered around powerful swinging kicks and rasterias (sweeping kicks). These kicks are significantly different than most modern martial arts styles. Capoeira kicks allow the user to attack from multiple angles and can be managed while doing handstands and other various forms such as jumping, swinging, and flipping. What makes capoeira especially tricky is the users ability to hid the attacks of capoeira within the actual dance, giving false reads of what is an attack and what is not. Capoeira relies on feints, misdirection and impatience of its enemies to coerce one into attack too soon or too late, or making them hesitate their attacks and leave themselves open. Capoeira's fluid and dancing style movements and unpredictability make it a very dangerous style versus more conventional fighters. To those who have never witnessed the style they often remark of it as Braking Dance Style, remarking it is much like break dancing during a fight. Capoeira artists have also been known to use their elbows, head and fist, but this is not a primary offensive attack within the offensive.

The defense is based on the principle of non-resistance, meaning avoiding an attack using agile evasive moves instead of blocking it. Avoids are called esquivas, these avoids can be formed in ducking, cartwheels, handstands and flips. Relying mostly constant motion of the ginga to allow the artist to avoid blows rather than block. Capoeira artist are taught the importance of using esquivas for defense. Stating it gives the artist an advantage because they don't have to waste time trying to recover from the block, they can easily jump back into the fight with a counter of their own and attacks from a varying angle.

The user of the technique uses the speed of their movement to power their strikes. Speed=Strength with Capoeira

History : Makoto developed this form of fighting through himself, using a style of dance as a way of fighting. By using kicks and punches hidden within elaborate, acrobatic dances, he keeps his opponent on edge at all times. By utilizing his high, natural speed and the strength of his legs, he can keep his movements fast and nearly unpredictable. The strength in his legs allow him to deliver powerful kicks that can do a lot of damage against an opponent, capable of smashing rock if enough momentum is applied to the kick.
Requirements : Must Learn from Makoto
Techniques : Soon to come