The Otaku Capoeirista Foodie
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Hello to all those who actually care.
As you can plainly see, I go by the username of VillainousHanacha. I use the same username on Youtube, Sankaku Complex, and fanfiction.net. I go by VillainHana on otaku-streamers.com.
I'm a New Yorker, born and bread in Brooklyn, and I love my city!
Since I'm here, you can probably already guess that I'm a young male, with an interest in Manga and Anime, both H and non H. And you would be right. But just as well, I'm also foodie who likes noodle soup WAY too much and an amature Capoeirista.
Since I want to be a chef when I get out of high school (just one more summester!! And yes, I am 18 if you're wondering), being a foodie is natural, no? I love many cuisines and dishes, from Italian to Spanish, from Pernil to Churros, Pig's feet to Chicken gizzards, Shrimp and Grits to Shawarma, Burgers to Pad Thai. But I have a special passion for all things noodle soup. ALL kinds of noodle soup, wether it be Fujianese hand-pulled noodles or Laksa. But my absolute favorites are Pho and Ramen (and I don't mean the kind in the kind you get in a cup or a package!). With the crystal clear beef consume of Pho, that incredibly clean yet hardy taste, and the incredible fresh herbs that come with it that brighten up the whole experiance, MMMMMMM! Or Ramen, like my favorite Miso and Dashi Ramen, with the amazingly smoky, deep sea flavor of the Dashi, and the base, fermented umami flavor of the Miso is pure awesomeness. Also, the almost just as good Tonkotsu, with the meaty, fatty pork flavor, and the notes of garlic, sensational. Then there's the chashu, the crunchy bits of bamboo shoot, the noodles themselves, OH MY GOD!! Those things are an orgasm in your mouth. I fucking love noodle soup! I will (and have) eat it in 90 degree weather with 80% humidity. Do I overstate my point? I think not.
And yes, I am a Capoeirista. Not a very good one, but I am what I am. For those who don't know, Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art that was created in the 1600s by the enslaved Africans brought over to work Brazilian sugar and coffee plantations. Since it's not a good idea to let your captive population and property learn fighting techniques, Capoeira was disguised as a dance, to mask it's true intent from the slave masters as a tool of uprising and rebellion. As such, the art has some spectacular moves, including many different kind of jumping kicks, flips, gymnastics moves, and many things similar to breakdancing (don't ask me to do them, though). The key principles of the art however, is the ability to evade and attack (at the same time is preferred) and the ability to read and trick your opponent. The latter is known as Malicia. Translated literaly, it means malice, but the best translation is trickery. The ability to see what the other player is going to do, before he/she does it and the ability to lead the other player into a compromising situation where you "checkmate" your partner (using a takedown or a sweep kick, or the other player leaving him/herself open) is what Malicia is all about. Capoeira is "played" (practiced) in a Roda (a circle of people), with the 2 Capoeiristas on the inside. At the head of the Roda is the Bateria, which is a line of people playing music. Capoeira is always acompanied by music. If you want to see this art, just type in Capoeira in Youtube. You'll get a mountain of videos to watch. But if I had to suggest certain videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLJJ5LxfE6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJKR4cOt2Dc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX82tPUy1LE
Watch these and you'll get a good idea of what Capoeira is like. You may have seen it before (L of Death Note, Bob Makihara of Tenjo Tenge, and Fabiola of Black Lagoon are all Capoeiristas as far as Anime/Manga is concerned. For video games, the most famous examples are Eddie Gordo and Christie Monteiro of Tekken).
So yeah, I'm more than just your average Otaku.
(Fun Fact: Brazil has the largest population of Japanese outside of Japan. The US is second in this regard. I thought this to be pertinant information on a site like this).
As you can plainly see, I go by the username of VillainousHanacha. I use the same username on Youtube, Sankaku Complex, and fanfiction.net. I go by VillainHana on otaku-streamers.com.
I'm a New Yorker, born and bread in Brooklyn, and I love my city!
Since I'm here, you can probably already guess that I'm a young male, with an interest in Manga and Anime, both H and non H. And you would be right. But just as well, I'm also foodie who likes noodle soup WAY too much and an amature Capoeirista.
Since I want to be a chef when I get out of high school (just one more summester!! And yes, I am 18 if you're wondering), being a foodie is natural, no? I love many cuisines and dishes, from Italian to Spanish, from Pernil to Churros, Pig's feet to Chicken gizzards, Shrimp and Grits to Shawarma, Burgers to Pad Thai. But I have a special passion for all things noodle soup. ALL kinds of noodle soup, wether it be Fujianese hand-pulled noodles or Laksa. But my absolute favorites are Pho and Ramen (and I don't mean the kind in the kind you get in a cup or a package!). With the crystal clear beef consume of Pho, that incredibly clean yet hardy taste, and the incredible fresh herbs that come with it that brighten up the whole experiance, MMMMMMM! Or Ramen, like my favorite Miso and Dashi Ramen, with the amazingly smoky, deep sea flavor of the Dashi, and the base, fermented umami flavor of the Miso is pure awesomeness. Also, the almost just as good Tonkotsu, with the meaty, fatty pork flavor, and the notes of garlic, sensational. Then there's the chashu, the crunchy bits of bamboo shoot, the noodles themselves, OH MY GOD!! Those things are an orgasm in your mouth. I fucking love noodle soup! I will (and have) eat it in 90 degree weather with 80% humidity. Do I overstate my point? I think not.
And yes, I am a Capoeirista. Not a very good one, but I am what I am. For those who don't know, Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art that was created in the 1600s by the enslaved Africans brought over to work Brazilian sugar and coffee plantations. Since it's not a good idea to let your captive population and property learn fighting techniques, Capoeira was disguised as a dance, to mask it's true intent from the slave masters as a tool of uprising and rebellion. As such, the art has some spectacular moves, including many different kind of jumping kicks, flips, gymnastics moves, and many things similar to breakdancing (don't ask me to do them, though). The key principles of the art however, is the ability to evade and attack (at the same time is preferred) and the ability to read and trick your opponent. The latter is known as Malicia. Translated literaly, it means malice, but the best translation is trickery. The ability to see what the other player is going to do, before he/she does it and the ability to lead the other player into a compromising situation where you "checkmate" your partner (using a takedown or a sweep kick, or the other player leaving him/herself open) is what Malicia is all about. Capoeira is "played" (practiced) in a Roda (a circle of people), with the 2 Capoeiristas on the inside. At the head of the Roda is the Bateria, which is a line of people playing music. Capoeira is always acompanied by music. If you want to see this art, just type in Capoeira in Youtube. You'll get a mountain of videos to watch. But if I had to suggest certain videos...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLJJ5LxfE6o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJKR4cOt2Dc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX82tPUy1LE
Watch these and you'll get a good idea of what Capoeira is like. You may have seen it before (L of Death Note, Bob Makihara of Tenjo Tenge, and Fabiola of Black Lagoon are all Capoeiristas as far as Anime/Manga is concerned. For video games, the most famous examples are Eddie Gordo and Christie Monteiro of Tekken).
So yeah, I'm more than just your average Otaku.
(Fun Fact: Brazil has the largest population of Japanese outside of Japan. The US is second in this regard. I thought this to be pertinant information on a site like this).
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asaforever
The Lord of Butts!
wow thats one big introduction :)
nice to see someone isnt writing one line for introduction^_^
Welcome to Fakku, make yourself at home :)
Peace,Asa
nice to see someone isnt writing one line for introduction^_^
Welcome to Fakku, make yourself at home :)
Peace,Asa
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jmason
Curious and Wondering
WOW. Longest introduction I've seen so far. I have to agree with pho though - that is really delicious.
It's a nice change - most intro people just write one line or so, I more like it if people do make time to really introduce themselves. And you did a nice job.
Thanks for the information about you and capoeira, welcome onboard FAKKU!, and happy posting!~
Hope to see you more on the forums as well.
It's a nice change - most intro people just write one line or so, I more like it if people do make time to really introduce themselves. And you did a nice job.
Thanks for the information about you and capoeira, welcome onboard FAKKU!, and happy posting!~
Hope to see you more on the forums as well.
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Awesome! My brother is a capoeira instructor! And my family is Brazilian. And I like food?
Welcome!
Welcome!
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penelopesays wrote...
Awesome! My brother is a capoeira instructor! And my family is Brazilian. And I like food?Welcome!
...are you sure you like food?
Anyway, welcome! I'm happy that you've spilled more than just your love of nerdy perverted things!
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Wow you put a lot of effort into that intro. And like Jmason said pho is a awesome. Also, Welcome to Fakku!
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I'm sure most of us are beyond the "average otaku." I don't do capoeira, but I practice boxing, Muay Thai, and kung-fu, and I follow the JKD philosophy.
As for noodle soups, I love them too, from Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, to Japanese noodle soups. I love being able to eat pork slices that almost seem to melt in your mouth and have a hint of sweetness. It's so hard to get good ramen around the NJ area, though I know NY is famous for having good ramen-yas.
As for noodle soups, I love them too, from Chinese, Taiwanese, Vietnamese, to Japanese noodle soups. I love being able to eat pork slices that almost seem to melt in your mouth and have a hint of sweetness. It's so hard to get good ramen around the NJ area, though I know NY is famous for having good ramen-yas.
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Always wanted to learn Capoeira but I guess im physically more suited for something else. I wish I can live in New York too. Well good luck in becoming a good chef someday
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ashcrimson wrote...
Always wanted to learn Capoeira but I guess im physically more suited for something else. I wish I can live in New York too. Well good luck in becoming a good chef somedayA good body is not required for Capoeira. Do you think I'm as good as the people in those videos? Those are Mestres, masters of the art of Capoeira. Most people start Capoeira not able to do a single cartwheel or handstand, and they can bearly kick above their waist. They got that good though practice and hard work, they didn't start that way. Albeit I'm flexible and I can do a cartwheel or 2, but I still can't handstand. Everyone can do it if they work hard enough.
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"Kitchen ace (and taking names)!" [size=10]Unfortunately, I'm extremaly picky about my food.[/h]
Perhaps if you continue practicing capoeira, you may become an unlockable character in Tekken 10.
And if I may ask, how did capoeira picked your curiosity? The moves, the culture involved?
P.S: Let me congratulate you on your introduction too.
Perhaps if you continue practicing capoeira, you may become an unlockable character in Tekken 10.
And if I may ask, how did capoeira picked your curiosity? The moves, the culture involved?
P.S: Let me congratulate you on your introduction too.
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I guess this is what I expect to be whats in the average level.
In a way of course it does depend on one's reasons, if it be for health, recreation, discipline, safety or competitiveness; You do not need to be able to completely utilize all of the techniques, meet their physical requirements, in a style if your reasons are just to be fit or disciplined for example.
But yes of course, I do agree through hard work you can be as slippery as slime or harder than a brick. However, you can perform better, get farther and faster, theoretically, if you are pursuing something that you are more qualified/suited for if you want to get as far as you can in it. I dont mean just the physical but the way you fight as well, like a defense fighter on an offensive style.
Dont mind me, I am just hungry and too much paperwork
In a way of course it does depend on one's reasons, if it be for health, recreation, discipline, safety or competitiveness; You do not need to be able to completely utilize all of the techniques, meet their physical requirements, in a style if your reasons are just to be fit or disciplined for example.
But yes of course, I do agree through hard work you can be as slippery as slime or harder than a brick. However, you can perform better, get farther and faster, theoretically, if you are pursuing something that you are more qualified/suited for if you want to get as far as you can in it. I dont mean just the physical but the way you fight as well, like a defense fighter on an offensive style.
Dont mind me, I am just hungry and too much paperwork
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HeroDuke wrote...
"Kitchen ace (and taking names)!" [size=10]Unfortunately, I'm extremaly picky about my food.[/h]Perhaps if you continue practicing capoeira, you may become an unlockable character in Tekken 10.
And if I may ask, how did capoeira picked your curiosity? The moves, the culture involved?
P.S: Let me congratulate you on your introduction too.
Well, to answer you HeroDuke, I'll tell you a short story about me and Capoeira (I'll try and keep it short -_-). The 1st time I heard about Capoeira was when I was in single digits, and back when Sagua: The Chinese Cat was still on PBS (It was one of my favorite shows as a kid). They had this little segment in the middle about Chinese and non-Chinese martial arts. Capoeira was one of the featured arts. However, at the time, I didn't really give 2 shits about it (I WANT MOAR SAGUA!!! That was probably what I was thinking). It wasn't really until I found out what the internet was (around 14, I think) and started going on was I reminded what Capoeira was, thanks to video clips of Capoeiristas displaying their spectacular skills (one of the biggest influences was the Tony Jaa movie Tom Yum Goong, or the Protector and the fight between Tony Jaa and Lateef Crowder). So, you could say that "teh internetz" was a big factor.
But the thing that makes me stay with it is both the moves and the culture involved. The kicks involved, and the floeiros (the flips, jumps, freezes, and general flashy/fancy stuff) are spectacular, and I feel truely alive doing Capoeira. You feel it, in the movements, the music playing, in the other player, in the people surrounding you. You feel it in your veins, in your blood, it's like an aura all around you, and it invigorates you to keep going. In Capoeira, the word for this is Axe (pronounced "ah-sheh". And yes, I know it sounds a lot like spiritual energy and it sounds a lot like I've been reading too much Manga, but it's the way I feel when I'm in the Roda). Also the values, such as Malicia, that it teaches. To read your opponent, and to capitalize on weakness. Capoeira teaches you to use your instincts: If a situation sounds or smells bad, it most likely is. In short, Capoeira values street smarts above all else, and I really like it for that reason also.
That, and I love Brazilian Culture because of Capoeira.
the aformentioned fight scene:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzJ0KfOLUME
