** Ido Portal Gymnastic Workshops added **

At the last minute, we were able to arrange to bring renowned coach/Capoeirista Ido Portal to CrossFit Portland for two workshops this coming Wednesday.

Ido Portal has been practicing Capoeira for almost 15 years now. He is part of the first generation of Capoeiristas (Capoeira practioners) in Israel, and one of those responsible for taking this art into the public’s attention, participating in shows, TV commercials, newspaper articles in Israel, Brazil and world-wide.
By trying to achieve optimal results in his Capoeira training, a few years ago Ido entered a new path of exploration of the human anatomy, physiology, nutrition and the training process. He has participated in formal studies, getting his Strength & Conditioning certificate as well as a Nutrition Advisor certificate, although he credits his knowledge mainly to his own exploration and research, influenced by the world’s leading experts in fitness and sports training.
Ido owns his own training studio called Hacasa in Haifa, Israel, where he conducts training, workshops and sports activities, using Martial Arts, Capoeira, and a well equipped professional strength training facility.

There are two workshops:

Basic Equilibrium Workshop 4:00-5:30pm

This workshop is designed to teach the foundation for the basic static balancing on two hands, developing a better understanding of manipulating your body mass in various positions: Handstand, Elbow-Lever (Gymnastics), Queda de Rins (Capoeira), Air Baby (Breakdance) are some of the positions that will be introduced. Preparatory work for the One Arm Handstand will also be covered.

Prerequisite: some handbalancing experience, basic strength to hold yourself on your hands.

Vires Workshop 6:30-8:00pm

A combination of joint mobility, strength, flexibility, power and endurance through gymnastics oriented exercises and other body weight systems implemented into a challenging workout.
Use of your own bodyweight and tools such as paralettes, gymnastics rings, elastic bands and more in order to improve a wide array of physical markers.
Geared towards anyone who works with their own body weight: in sports, art or for people who are interested in improving fitness through challenging natural and safe mediums.

Click here to sign up.