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Seems Legit. (imgur.com)

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[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 253 points254 points ago

after 12 years of capoeira i can tell you this is called a helicopter cartwheel. a cartwheel in capoeira is called an "ah-wu" and this is an extension of it.

this is very very much legit.

[–]Todomanna 152 points153 points ago

No, I think he's a witch. I'm fine with that, though.

[–]S1ayer 28 points29 points ago

Warlock

[–]ham5 4 points5 points ago

What kind of sorcery is this...

[–]SHSzilla 5 points6 points ago

Wizardry.

[–]Sirturtleperson -2 points-1 points ago

Dumbledore's nephew

[–]Catcross 5 points6 points ago

Voldemort's nipple

[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 0 points1 point ago

harry's pubic. or pubic harry :)

they dont call him "harry" potter for nothin'

[–]BlazerJ 0 points1 point ago

Dobby's sock.

[–]leDeadHorse 5 points6 points ago

tiger blood.

[–]Viperid -1 points0 points ago

I'm a faux-brazilian witch.

[–]snakegirl210 21 points22 points ago

one of my professors does something like this all the time

[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 10 points11 points ago

where do you practice? how long have you been doing it? what is your nickname (if you have one) mine is "falsificador"

[–]Lordbear 35 points36 points ago

Dafuq??

[–]snakegirl210 13 points14 points ago

I train in Belmar, NJ and Manasquan, NJ with Int Costela CDO and Prof. Neguinho CDO. I've been training for over 3 yrs and my name is Risadinha =)

[–]dasberd 49 points50 points ago

I have no idea what is happening here.

[–]snakegirl210 15 points16 points ago

Capoeira talk =). In capoeira we're given nicknames based on personality, my name is Risadinha which means, "giggle" or "little laugh" or "little smile"

[–]joojoobomb 24 points25 points ago

Are you serious right now? ಠ_ಠ

[–]Honestybomb 8 points9 points ago

What's crazy about that? If you dig in to Brazilian culture, nicknames are not uncommon in many different contexts.

Here's a list of some examples; the '10 oddest' and here's another breakdown that tries to explain where it comes from.

Edit: cleaned up some crap. Edit 2: not sure why either the guy below or I got downvotes. Sorry if the truth isn't what you wanted to hear.

[–]rkobo719 5 points6 points ago

Yep. In Brazilian JiuJitsu almost everyone has a nickname as well, Jacare, buchecha, cyborg, etc.

In Brazil we just kind of give nick names to everyone based on whatever whatever sticks out. For example, the fat friend will be referred to as fat, gordo.

[–]Honestybomb 2 points3 points ago

Toquinho, alllllllllll day. Oh sup, you wanted your leg in one piece? Sorry, wrong sport chief.

[–]ghost_victim 0 points1 point ago

The capoeira-using character in Tekken 3 was not fat.

[–]TAKE_THE_SPACETRAIN 1 point2 points ago

They call me "he who rapes"

[–]cny2mia 2 points3 points ago

not always based on personality. can be for any reason really.

[–]snakegirl210 5 points6 points ago

true, one of my brothers got his name for wearing a red bandana in class two days in a row lol.

[–]killerkittens 0 points1 point ago

I got the name Desesperado (desperate) because when I was starting, I was always so eager to get into the roda that I seemed desperate for capoeira. At least, that's what they told me...

[–]snakegirl210 0 points1 point ago

lol like M. Ze Com fome

[–]cny2mia 2 points3 points ago

CDO = cordao de ouro, one of the most famous capoeira groups.

video displaying some CDO capoeira.

the only martial art indigenous to the Americas, capoeira is a lot more than any one thing. it a song, a dance, a fight, a game. without any of the main elements of capoeira, it ceases to be what it is. that being said, a well trained caporista can kick some serious ass.

it's a martial art. emphasis on art.

[–]elfatgato -1 points0 points ago

that being said, a well trained caporista can kick some serious ass.

Well, to a point.

[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 1 point2 points ago

nice to meet you i injured my hand pretty badly a year ago so i have been out of the game for a while. hope to come back to it soon. i have some very very rare capoeira albums in mp3 files i can transfer to you. some havent been seen in over 40-50 years. what do you say?

[–]MMM___dingleberries 0 points1 point ago

Seems Legit.

[–]snakegirl210 0 points1 point ago

Nice to meet you as well! Sounds awesome, i love getting new capo music! How did u hurt your hand? if you don't mind me asking.

[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 0 points1 point ago

at work. i work in computers and while doing a server room move, a very very large and heavy server fell from a high shelf and slashed my hand during the fall. (have pictures :) ) can you private email me your email address so i can send you the link for downloads?

[–]speckontheground -1 points0 points ago

I like in Manasquan NJ! Small world.

[–]snakegirl210 0 points1 point ago

You should come to Capoeira class w/ Prof Neguinho! Its at the Aikido gym , 56 union ave. we're there Mondays at 4pm =)

[–]Brand_New_Cyde 2 points3 points ago

Is this an au-giratina or a helicoptero? I've only been training Capoeira for a little under a year; all self-taught so I'm still very fuzzy on a lot of things.

[–]fuckingwhogivesashit 28 points29 points ago

self-taught capoeira = dancing by yourself in the yard

[–]cny2mia 9 points10 points ago

self-taught capoeira = flailing by yourself in the yard

ftfy

that being said, if that's the only option, it's the best way to learn.

[–]BABY_BACK_BITCH 7 points8 points ago

If urine is your only option, it's the most delicious drink.

[–]Brand_New_Cyde 0 points1 point ago

For the most part, yes.

[–]cpnHindsight 2 points3 points ago

Eddy Gordo Wins!

[–]13deadbunnies 2 points3 points ago

I only found out about capoeira last year from the episodes of "Bobs Burgers" when Tina starts to do it and falls for the instructor. >_<

[–]LurkerBR 1 point2 points ago

That explains why I can't stop picturing a "berimbau" when I read your username.

[–]SilverGoat 1 point2 points ago

Oh you watch Roosterteeth too?

[–]RockofStrength 1 point2 points ago

Wow, you're right.

[–]Harpo_Marx 1 point2 points ago

Up vote for Brazilian martial arts!!!! I had my green and yellow cord about 10 years ago but I stopped. Wish I hadn't.

[–]Gonzephus 0 points1 point ago

My professor used to do it all the time. I wish I had stuck with capoeira...

[–]cpshoeler 0 points1 point ago

Bless You

[–]phoinixpyre 0 points1 point ago

Ah I used to train with some guerreros in Central jersey. I miss it :-(

[–]snakegirl210 0 points1 point ago

Come back then =P

[–]phoinixpyre 0 points1 point ago

I wish I could, I work mostly nights now, so it makes it rough to schedule. I already have trouble making my fencing night and that runs later than most groups meet. I should get over being such a SAP and just be that guy that shows up on random weeks lol.

[–]Mantequillas 0 points1 point ago

Legit

[–]tangentialplucker 0 points1 point ago

yep, helicoptero

[–]cny2mia 1 point2 points ago

...au bro. au.

[–]ostermei 36 points37 points ago

Asploded.

And obligatory reversal.

[–]weff47 13 points14 points ago

Move it like Bernie!

[–]killerkittens 2 points3 points ago

Oh shit, you just gave me a great idea. I'm now going to learn au helecoptero in reverse! Au helecoptero reversao... awesome.

[–]ostermei 1 point2 points ago

Make sure to record it and post it up! :)

[–]killerkittens 0 points1 point ago

I will. I just posted an old trick reel in /r/capoeira that has me doing normal helecoptero. I don't think the reverse will actually be that hard.

[–]jewunit 0 points1 point ago

Honestly it looks way easier(?) in reverse.

[–]Puumaa 36 points37 points ago

It seems legit because it is legit. Wtf?

[–]silentkill144 14 points15 points ago

Anybody have a slow-motion GIF of this?

[–]SimpleGeologist 8 points9 points ago

Are you using Chrome? Because this is available

I know I had to use it on this

[–]Lycist 1 point2 points ago

that is an amazing extension. I will be using this often, thank you.

[–]IAmFunnyAMA 1 point2 points ago

I love you

[–]silentkill144 0 points1 point ago

Holy shit, this is amazing. Thank you.

[–]sellyme 0 points1 point ago

You are my hero.

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[–]silentkill144 8 points9 points ago

Exact same GIF.

[–]Senarian 4 points5 points ago

It even has the same URL.

[–]Thoughtberries 6 points7 points ago

In the words of Michael Buble "Holy shit balls"

[–]anonymuscles 47 points48 points ago

I ... huh. Some people build rocket ships and cure diseases. Others do this.

[–]stacecom 16 points17 points ago

Which do you do?

[–]dasberd 59 points60 points ago

I do all 3.

However, I do all 3 very, very poorly.

[–]foreskinpeeler 7 points8 points ago

Which of the 3 is replying pretending to be anonymuscles?

[–]dasberd 1 point2 points ago

His muscles are anonymous, therefore we are all anonymuscles.

[–]Lairo1 0 points1 point ago

He upvotes

[–]ladyhawthorne 1 point2 points ago

And some people juggle geese.

[–]_GreyMatters 0 points1 point ago

I do two of the three. Rockets and this stuff.

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

your logic is quite flawed. doing this kind of shit is what makes us human.

[–]Viperid 4 points5 points ago

Heh, that was actually me in the gif. It was originally posted here and then here and then here and finally here.

ain't even mad about the nearly 2,000 lost upvotes.

PS: I practice capoeira as a lackadaisical hobby, my main focus is parkour.

[–]voyvf 1 point2 points ago

I am now laughing at the thousands of redditors who think this is impossible and must have been photoshopped.

Thanks for this. :D

[–]HeyFunkyPianist -1 points0 points ago

Hax

[–]Kesby 4 points5 points ago

that was a fast repost

[–]PiqueYo 20 points21 points ago

Lol, that's an au helecoptero, from Capoeira. It is legit.

[–]P3tr0 3 points4 points ago

Is it a bad thing that I thought something was going to happen with that bush?

[–]lolvik 2 points3 points ago

I can't stop watching.

[–]Tylurker2 2 points3 points ago

You keep on using that phrase ... I do not think it means what you think it means.

[–]Dreadlordstu 2 points3 points ago

actually does look pretty legit to be honest

[–]Blondygirl555 3 points4 points ago

I had to stare at this for like 5 times in awe

[–]omni_wisdumb 2 points3 points ago

"Seems Legit" is used to ironically title something not actually legit. This does not apply. That is completely real.

[–]Onoinz 7 points8 points ago

U mad physics?

[–]DavH27 3 points4 points ago

I have no idea what is happened.

[–]penisinthepeanutbttr 1 point2 points ago

superbowlpropellerleg.gif

[–]robertgfthomas 5 points6 points ago

You mean this guy?

http://i.imgur.com/Z5L2J.gif

[–]penisinthepeanutbttr 0 points1 point ago

yes

[–]sodappop 0 points1 point ago

How did you see that... it likes like it's in literal 4:3 aspect. 4 pixels across, 3 pixels down.

[–]playerIII 1 point2 points ago

I had to watch this a good eight times before I even began to understand what the hell was going on.

[–]ArtisanSpank 1 point2 points ago

Ah, how I've missed the spectacle of a good futterwacken.

[–]Evarg 3 points4 points ago

Looks neat, but if you follow his legs it becomes much less impressive. Especially his left leg.

[–]soccersteeler 6 points7 points ago

Why repost this do soon?

[–]Vakieh 1 point2 points ago

I gifsploded this looking for the seams in the photoshopping...couldn't find any.

Now my balls are SCREAMING at me to never ever try this.

[–]circus_redditor 1 point2 points ago

Your balls? What danger are they in when attempting this?

[–]smileymalaise 1 point2 points ago

Twistage.

[–]circus_redditor 0 points1 point ago

As someone without a Y chromosome, I've never experienced the pain of twisted testicles. Sorry to underestimate the volatile state that they're constantly in.

[–]graycrawford 1 point2 points ago

Stretching

[–]Vakieh 1 point2 points ago

The danger comes into it when I inevitably fail...

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

no photoshop, this is the real deal...and not actually even that hard if you have any kind of acrobatic ability/training. just a cartwheel with a leg twist.

[–]sugarandfire 0 points1 point ago

i need to learn how to do this... but i'd have to go outside...

[–]stilldash 0 points1 point ago

Well, I'm off to the gym to learn this.

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

you wont learn it at the gym - unless said gym has capoeira classes.

[–]stilldash 0 points1 point ago

I wasn't planning on learning from somebody. I don't think we have classes, bu we do have a combative studio with a padded floor.

[–]dchurch0 0 points1 point ago

OW MY BACK!

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

stretch first. ;)

[–]SeeBeasley 0 points1 point ago

I could not stop watching for a good minute or two.

[–]diggitydan 0 points1 point ago

my friend got involved in a really bad drug deal. the dealer got ran up from behind by two dudes ready to put him down with a hammer. he knew capoeira though, and did this weird spin kick where he dipped his head down to the ground and touched it with one arm extended (can't explain it well enough) and ended up knocking one of the guys out then did a simple take down on the other. shit was intense. but he said the weird thing about the situation was a)the dealer had some weird spidey sense going on and anticipated the two guys from behind b)he was stone cold sober and calm the whole time. in fact he acted like nothing wrong was even happening.

makes me reconsider the legitimacy of the art form.

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

it is completely legit as an art, and as a martial art.

[–]phoinixpyre 0 points1 point ago

It's a weird thing that comes from playing in a roda. You're both in constant motion, with the acrobatics involved often inverted. You become very aware of where you are relative to the person you're playing. I never got very good, but I've seen some amazing things during the few events I went to.

[–]barium111 0 points1 point ago

Oh great... It will take me ages to unfuck my brain now

[–]palz2015 0 points1 point ago

I... I can't stop watching this.

[–]cny2mia 0 points1 point ago

also, any capoeira lurkers out there, come check out /r/capoeira

[–]Slothnazi 0 points1 point ago

I can't even comprehend this...

[–]LiveThenDie 0 points1 point ago

It's a cartwheel but rather land on his first foot it keeps rotating while his other foot comes down first. After the second foot lands the first comes back around.

[–]armauld 0 points1 point ago

When I started watching this I was sure something was going to jump out of that bush and eat him.

[–]punarvasu 0 points1 point ago

you should have waited more than a day

[–]Midnight_Skye 0 points1 point ago

?tuW

[–]edm39c 0 points1 point ago

This actually is legit. It's called a helicoptero(I think. It's at least something like that.)

[–]angrymonkey 0 points1 point ago

Baman is real!

[–]lifetrout 0 points1 point ago

i could stare at this for hours and never know how that just happened

[–]LOLatyourdemise 0 points1 point ago

Tiger blood... Epic spinning?

[–]Pizzamann34 0 points1 point ago

EiPc

[–]dDavidb 0 points1 point ago

Does it really bend that way, mommy?

[–]Kite31 0 points1 point ago

Thank you for giving me something to try and fail horribly at. Their will probably be a lot of blood and a concussion in the future.

[–]sodappop 0 points1 point ago

the shadow moves.

[–]bam-bidi-bam-bidi 0 points1 point ago

anyone who wants 1.2GB of very very rare capoera MP3 music please pm me their email so i can send them the link

[–]BlazerJ 0 points1 point ago

One simply does not rotate his pelvis and hips 360 degrees.

[–]Flowere 0 points1 point ago

i attempted to do this :P

[–]LeftoverBoots 0 points1 point ago

REPOST. FFS

[–]Jollycocks -1 points0 points ago

Yay tricking! This is a really good masterswipe.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

Helicoptero. Masterswipe is a little different.

[–]Jollycocks 1 point2 points ago

My bad. I confuse my terminology sometimes.

[–]lenny20 -1 points0 points ago

This gif has the highest frame rate I've ever seen

[–]Tommytmt -5 points-4 points ago

You guys are morons. This is VERY CLEARLY computer altered. This is NOT REAL.

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