Martial Arts FAQs
Why do some people utilize Velcro to affix badges
to uniforms?
This action has multiple benefits. For instance, it allows a wearer
to wash and occasionally bleach a uniform without fading or aging the
badges. It is also very useful when visiting another school. This is
because it is proper etiquette to remove badges under these circumstances.
What is Capoiera?
This art form is a combination of dance, games, and martial arts. It
is an Afro-Brazilian practice brought to Brazil from Angola after the
1500s. There is much debate about its exact roots and development.
What is Jogo do Pau?
This is a Portuguese form of martial art. Staffs are utilized in its
performance. It developed in the Minho and Trás-os-Montes provinces
of Portugal. In addition to self-defense, it also developed as a method
of settling disputes or matters of honor.