Who he is:

Capoeira instructor

How long he’s done it:

About two months (He’s been training for 4 1/2 years)

Kicking it old school:

McCormack first spotted this traditional Brazilian sport, which combines martial arts and dance, in a movie in the ’90s. He began training during his senior year at the University of Kansas and now teaches the art form at Gold’s Gym, 4050 Pennsylvania Ave., twice a week.

“Capoeira is all about energy,” he says. “You do things you never thought your body could do.”

Night warrior:

This Fairway resident, who logs hours at a Kansas City ad agency by day, trains hard throughout the week with the Kansas City chapter of Grupo Axe Capoeira.

Rewards member:

Capoeira keeps McCormack in top shape, mentally and physically. Not only does he reap enormous health benefits — he also learns strategy from the sport.

“It’s like playing chess with your body,” he says. “You set someone up for a checkmate and knock them down.”

Where to see it:

You can catch Axe Capoeira performing at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of Pizza Bella, 1810 Baltimore Ave.

How to learn it:

Hit up capoeirakc.com for class times.