why is technique so good in latin america?
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they eat and breathe soccer
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I've never heard of this technique.  Is it offered everywhere in the country?  I'd love to do something that isn't very high impact b/c I have back problems so maybe this might be good for me.  Thanks for bringing it to my attention! :)
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We are not only good at landscape, but almost everything, including bed "lol", That is because we rock, when others see faliure we see posibilities, we work twice hard as everybody else, cuz we wanna make it in this country, like Emiliano Zapata said ""Prefiero morir de pie que vivir de rodillas" / "Id rather die on my feet than live on my knees"" VIVA LA RAZA.
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I love the finesse, it's definitely the highest skilled of all the sports, you don't just bully the ball down the field, you dance with the ball.  All your body parts (Except your hands) are in on the action.  It takes stamina, strategy, teamwork, and a bit of Art!  The World Cup brings all the best together for this, what is more awesome than that?
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I really don't think that there is a lot of difference.  Soccer (futbol) is popular as much in Latin America in general as it is in Europe.  Latin America players play in the European leagues too.  I am from South America so I know how crazy we are about futbol.  Also have a lot of friends from Europe and I know they are too.  This is nothing like we see in the Unites States with sports as "American" Football or Basketball.  Soccer is the true global sport.
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Sounds like Capoeira is the art for you...\n\nCapoeira is a Brazilian martial art developed initially by African slaves in Brazil. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the centre of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play, feints, subterfuge, and extensive use of groundwork, as well as sweeps, kicks, and headbutts. \n\nAnd Capoeira IS a REAL martial art, maybe not as traditional as a lot of close minded people would prefer, but once you feel the speed of one of those kicks sweep you off your feet, it's as real as any other martial art out there!!!!\n\nActually, a lot of the daring movements you see in breakdancing, can trace their roots back to moves in Capoeira. It's a great art with tons of movement, back gainers(flips) etc.. I'd recommend checking it out, it's lots of fun to do and is totally a great workout. Really helps add fluidity and flexibility, and is a great supliment to any other martial art as well... \n\nHere are a few great sites to get you better aquainted with this particular art: \n\nhttp://www.capoeira.com\nhttp://www.capoeiraarts.com\nhttp://www.wu-wien.ac.at/usr/h96b/h9650297/capoeira.html\n\nHere's a great YouTube video of Capoeira Sul da Bahia, it will let you see this beautiful martial art in action!\n\n\nHope this helps, good luck, hope you find the art that is right for you!\n\n~*smilez*~\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3NLq372MYA
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through the ages the exchange of skills and ideas have ultimately benefited countries. Those leaving for greener pastures learn new skills, earn income to send home and often return at a later point to reinvest in their home country (I take it you are making the distinction between Emigration from and Immigration to here)
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You try to break into Hollywood!!!  If more Latins are succeeding it's cause of their talent.  If not, Hollywood knows we're great people and we contribute in many ways...including entertainment!
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Their are several. One in particular is Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, as shown by its effectiveness in real life combat and the MMA world. Certain striking arts, such as boxing/kickboxing- Muay Thai are also common combat skills trained throughout the miltary. Ther are probably others, nothing specifically as it's best to be well rounded. I'd imagine other arts that specialize in pressure points and specific fatal technique- crav?
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I have lived 14 years in South America, and yes, they can be very charming... but they are charming with all the girls... of course, this is a big stereotype... but I found that overall, latin men know what they are doing (you know) and are very open with their feelings... but won't commit to just one woman.
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no no no everyone has a little bit of the concept but you are missing it! im brazilian and i play college ball in miami. and the reason why we are so good at it, is simply because we have fun playing. if u see ronaldinho, he is always smiling...every single game, even in champions league semis! there are plenty of other countries that can play as good as us, we just perform better because we have music playing in our head durin the match and we stay relaxed while also having fun! soccer shouldnt be TOO serious! unless you're betting on it, ha...
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First, stop thinking Mexico is a country stuck in the middle ages: it is not. Mexico has good colleges, good hospitals, good doctors... just like evere other does. The same about cuba. Cuba can be a doomed country but their level on medicine is quite high.\n\nYou go to a major hospital in mexico and you will get the same that in a major USA hospital, just that cheaper. And that goes for almost any other country in Latin America.
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Most of South America and México.
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Probably, but be careful not to be too rough. Technique isn't everything, but it is something, you know?
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I'm mostly interested in Wing Chun Kung Fu, a martial  art developed by a chinese nun during the Ching Dynasty which is very practical and became popular in America after it was discovered that it was the original martial art that Bruce Lee studied before he left China. I haven't really seen any documentaries on this art except for being briefly mentioned in a documentary or two. Also,  there isn't really much info that I've seen on filipino martial arts. They are masters of weapons and knife fighting and it is said that if you train in weapons before you train in unarmed combat, you will posess extreme skill in any martial art. Probably because it takes so much more conditioning to avoid a blow from a weapon than from a fist or a foot. They have arts dedicated to weapons fighting such as Escrima, Kali, and Espada y Daga.
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Yes I do enjoy it very much. Not only hispanic culture, but other cultures as well. Hey, instead of complaining we should be glad that we have all kinds of cultures and diversities without having to leave the country. Other countries don't have the same advantages.
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Brazil's South American neighbors certainly have a case in this respect.  They certainly have the talent:  Riquelme in the midfield orchestrating beautiful plays, Saviola making speedy runs up front along the surgical finisher that is Crespo and the goal scoring little beast that is Tevez.\n\nYou don't hear people talk about these guys with the same reverence that they do when they talk about Ronaldinho, Ronaldo or Adriano, but they're just as good players.  Well, perhaps not on par with Ronaldinho, but the others hold true.  The thing about the World Cup though, is that after the first round, it's single elimination.  Historically, one or two key plays or events have shaped the outcome of a game.  If Brazil falters in any way, let's say an expulsion early in a game followed by a quick goal by the opposition in the aftermath, or an off day in general and they could be sent home.\n\nTo be fair, Argentina have been known to choke with a talented team; they didn't even make it out of the first round 4 years ago.\n\nReally, at this level it's anyone's tournament.