can fat people do Capoeira, too?

Question

I am very much overweight but am interested in the traditional Brazilian dance....I wonder if Capoeira is for overweight people too, I doubt it because some moves are almost impossible for fat people like me.....

Answer 1

The truth is, I've tried it once and it does require you to be somewhat in shape. However, you can start slow - (if you don't have a preventing health condition), and really supplement your activites lightly in the meantime by jogging as little as 5-10 minutes on days you don't practice to get back in shape. It was the same when I practiced another martial art- but eventually got back in shape.

The thing I guess not to do is to get discouraged becuase your first try was really hard on you because you were able to do as little as 15% of what the class was able to do. That percentage might be very low in the first few classes, bu that's OK, and there will be a point when that'll jump up.

Finally, it does depend a bit on the teacher and the class, too. Make sure you go and watch one perhaps, meet the teacher, get his/her ingishts talk to those who've done it. Don't get discouraged from watching, either. Give it a light try- this might be your chance in a lifetime to something really exciting.

Answer 2

what you need is self esteem.
you can do anything you set your mind to!
it might be a littly more difficult, but if you keep practicing you will get better and get to a healthier weight
remember, God made you who you are for a reason, and if you think your fat, look at a hippo :)

Answer 3

Yes! Yes you can! I'm fluffy and I play capoeira! It's a huge part of my week now. I'm not very good but I'm determined..... It's worth trying!

Answer 4

Yes sweety They can,You CAN!its how determend you are,Sweety if you put your heart and soul,and mind in it,You can Do it!you Go Girlfriend!Good Luck!Hollywood!

Answer 5

Sure you can, it'll help you get back in shape too

Answer 6

better go to doctor