Ginástica Natural

[JayBell]

I saw a discussion over at Dragon Door and thought I'd share. I took a look at the site and was very very impressed.

Have a look:

http://www.ginasticanatural.com.br/ingles/index.php

In the Video section, it shows some demo work. Good stuff!

[notadumbbell]

Hey Jay,

Natural Gymnastics (Ginastica Natural)... uhm... draws heavily from the work of Orlando Cani, "Bio Gymnastic".

A number of Brazilain jiujitsu players have incorporated it into their training. It was a big part of Rickson Gracie's regimen. Probably still is.

I've been exchanging emails with Professor Cani for the last couple of years. He has been very helpful in my work to fearless mobility. :) I have footage of him, members of his studio, and Rickson working. It is incredibly inspiring.

My children love the practice. No doubt because of the animal/insect movement and play.

For some further background, visit the following links

1) http://stickgrappler.tripod.com/ug/ginastica.html
An interview with Orlando Cani, the originator of this system

2) http://www.orlandocani.com.br/
Orlando Cani's website. Some info in English. Be sure to check out the simple, but wonderful, flash animations of the 'archetypes'.

Take care,

[JasonE]

Orlando Cani is THE MAN when it comes to Ginastica Natural. He pioneered it and everyone of note who claims to teach it learned from him or one of his immediate proteges. Credit needs to go where it is due, and too many others are making cash from selling second-rate versions of his material.

[Escort]

I have heard of Ginastica Natural before, but was not really familiar with Orlando Cani. After reading Jason's adamant position; I went back to Adam's Interview-Link and read the dialogue between Paulo and Orlando.
It is easy to understand now who is the indisputable originator of Bio-Ginastic's AND "Ginastica Natural".

Thanks for the information!

[Sweeper]

Natural Gymnastics (Ginastica Natural)... uhm... draws heavily from the work of Orlando Cani, "Bio Gymnastic".

Uhm is right - he freakin taught the kid all he knows - freakin weasles...