Carioca fundamentals: Nemer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XM9jGD1JWY

Nemer is a modificator(archetype) that you put 'over' another archetype. Its basic function is to mask(hide) your intentions. This can be used in martial arts to create a 'cold start'; where you execute your techniques without telegraphing them, so they are very hard to block. But there are also other uses (see my technique database).

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To train it, start with proper Bahian ginga(Monkey+Seduction1), guarda alta.

Then, concentrate on trying to hide your intentions as much as you can. Gradually, your ginga should start to change into a singular side-to-side, twisty ginga.

This is Nemer ginga; ginga with Nemer archetype on.

Train by switching from normal ginga to Nemer ginga and back; until you are able to isolate the Nemer archetype and use it for another techniques too.

 

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Note that we only use Nemer ginga as a suitable training method; it was probably not used in Carioca as such.

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Nemer ginga was probably used by Mestre Bimba. His whole system that I call 'Nemer system' is built upon using Nemer modificator.

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Important warning: Do not ever use Nemer archetype outside the realm of combat training/capoeira. It is spiritually dangerous.

In normal life, Nemer is used by charlatans, fakes and hustlers to, well, hide their intentions so they can fool people. This might be considered a good practice in the 'malandro culture' that is sometimes associated with capoeira; but it will make a bad person out of you. Do not do it. You have been warned.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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