This video shows applications of Capoeira for gun disarms. This makes sense as Capoeira is a martial art that developed after the invention of gunpowder. Brazilian slaves from Africa modified their indigenous martial arts and disguised them as a dance in order to learn self defense against their slave masters. Since their masters owned guns, the idea of how to get out of the line of a bullet would have needed to be part of the mix. I love the use of angles in this demonstration.
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Tai Chi Vs Luta Livre
Interesting sparring session between a luve libre and a tai chi fighter. If you are unaware, luve libre is a Brazilian grappling art that developed independently of and in rivalry with Brazilian Jujitsu. It's been called "BJJ for those too poor to own a gi." Early matches between the two were quite even with LL fighters sometimes beating renowned Gracie fighters.
Note that in this match the tai chi fighter manages to prevent the single leg takedown but the luva libre eventually ends up in the dominant position on the ground. The tai chi fighter keeps him in a headlock. It seems quite friendly and they respect and share information with each other.
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