Troca de Cordao

[spyrral]

So my capoeira group had a Troca de Cordao this weekend. I played for my second cord, a braided green and yellow affair that really sets off my eyes. The second Mestre I played tried to take my head off, and I know why and I'm cool with what happened. But I know he was in the wrong and it made me realize something about the Capoeira I play and why

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[evil_genius]

"But I know he was in the wrong and it made me realize something about the Capoeira I play and why I like it."

Which was?

[spyrral]

It's kind of an esoteric topic, I'd have to delve into a lot of background stuff to give it context, but I'll try and boil it down:

I approach the roda as an opportunity for play. I want to be surprised by the other player. If someone catches me with something that's good and creative, as opposed to something violent and choppy, it makes me happy. I don't mind a good rasteira. I don't let my ego get in the way of enjoying the thing the other player just created.

When someone reacts to getting caught with violence and aggression, I have to wonder what they're even playing for.

That doesn't mean I'm adverse to a hard game. I'll give and take some full contact if that's what's in the cards, but playing tit fot tat to defend one's ego is lame.