CULTURE MAP 2
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Jiu-Jitsu in Los Angeles - Stefan Kocev & Friends
Train Jiu-Jitsu with Stefan Kocev in Los Angeles, an entrepreneur and Jiu-Jitsu black belt. Stefan is the founder of Bodhi Casa, a recovery program for youth/ men in the greater Los Angeles area that integrates the core principles of his martial arts journey with his passion for the outdoors.Emp...
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Youth Capoeira Competition - Curitiba, Brazil
Two young girls showcase their Capoeira skills in front of judges at the Muzenza Capoeira Championship in Curitiba, Brazil.
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Capoeira Demonstration - Curitiba, Brazil
A demonstration of Capoeira by the Muzenza group in Curitiba, Brazil. Capoeira is known for its acrobatic, gravity-defying moves—think hands on the ground, inverted kicks, and fluid, dynamic transitions. It's all about movement, not fixed stances, with the ginga—a rocking step—at the heart of the...
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Samurai Sword Ceremony - Tokyo Japan
Master of Tenshin Ryu, Ide Ryūsetsu, demonstrates a special technique at the grave of a Samurai as part of a ceremony honoring the roots of their teachings.
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Playing Fute Vôlei - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
A group of friends playing a friendly game of Fute Vôlei. A uniquely Brazilian sport, Footvolley (Fute Vôlei) combines elements of football (soccer) and volleyball, but no hands are allowed.
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Sumo Ceremony - Fukuoka, Japan
The dohyo-iri is more than a ring-entering ritual—it’s a showcase of sumo's rich culture and history. Wrestlers from Juryo (the second division) and Makuuchi (the top division) enter the ring wearing elaborate, colorful kesho-mawashi aprons, each uniquely designed to reflect their individuality a...
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Sumo Match Preparation - Fukuoka, Japan
cenes from the Grand Sumo Championship showcase athletes throwing salt, drinking water (handed to them by winners of previous matches for good luck), and stomping. The bouts are often delayed multiple times, with minutes of pageantry designed to build anticipation among the crowd. Once the athlet...
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Samurai Sword Training - Tokyo, Japan
A Tenshin Ryu dojo student presents a unique demonstration, focusing on footwork and sword technique.
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Judo Throw - Tokyo, Japan
Two Judokas deliver a timeless demonstration of a classic hip throw from their home dojo, an affiliate of the Kodokan.
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Catch Wrestling Stories - Wigan, England
Andrea Wood, the daughter of Catch Wrestling master Roy Wood, offers an intimate glimpse into the family photo album at their home in the U.K., the capital of Catch Wrestling.
