I'm so excited to tell you: I just came back from a capoeira class in Martinique! I went to the martial arts school in Sainte-Marie, the town a few kilometers north of where I am. It's hard work! I was definitely sweating profusely by the end. (Although here in Martinique, it seems like pretty much everything you do makes you sweat profusely.)
Also, one of my CM2 (approximately French fifth grade) students was there. He had come with his mom, who participated, but he mostly just sat and watched and read his picture books. I went up to him at the end and asked if he remembered me from class. He said he did. It was kind of adorable.
Anyway. I had a lot of fun; everyone was extremely nice and it really is a very cool sport. However, it's rather expensive to join so I don't know if I'll go back again soon. But I was thinking of you the whole time, Natasha Baker! And I enjoyed the small glimpse into this very fascinating culture you love so much!
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