Capoeira developed in Brazil, derived from traditions brought across the Atlantic Ocean by enslaved Africans and fueled by the burning desire for freedom. It soon became widely practiced on the plantations as a means of breaking the bonds of slavery, both physically and mentally.
Did slaves invent capoeira? Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art. It was created by the African people who where capture by the Portuguese and brought to Brazil to be slaves in the 1500s. Read More...
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu: Chokes and Holds
BJJ is a grappling-based sport. It doesn't start on the ground, but that's where most of the fight occurs. BJJ is great because it doesn't rely on strength or size to submit your opponent. Along with its use of chokes and holds, this makes it very effective for street fighting.
Can BJJ help you in a street fight? BJJ can work in a street fight when faced with just one attacker but is rarely helpful against multiple. Read More...
And here are the 25 greatest linebackers in NFL history:
Willie Lanier. Kansas City 1967-77.Ted Hendricks. Baltimore Colts 1969-73; Green Bay 1974; Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders 1975-83. ... Brian Urlacher. Chicago Bears 2000-12. ... Bill George. Chicago 1952-65; Los Angeles Rams 1966. ... Ray Nitschke. ... DeMarcus Ware. ... Joe Schmidt. ... Harry Carson. ... Who was the most feared linebacker in NFL history? These are the 10 most intimidating linebackers of all time. Read More...