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Micanopy (c. 1780 – January 2, 1849), also known as Micco-Nuppe, Michenopah, Miccanopa, Mico-an-opa and Sint-chakkee (“pond frequenter”, as he was known prior to accession), was the leading chief of the Seminoles who led the tribe during the Second Seminole War. Derived from the Hitchiti “miko” (chief), and “naba” (above), and consequently meaning “high chief” or the like. Micanopy was also known under ”’Hulbutta Hajo”’ (or “Crazy Alligator”).
Although little is known of his early life, Micanopy was born near present day St. Augustine, Florida, sometime around 1780. Succeeding Bolek as hereditary leader of the Seminoles following Bolek’s death in 1819, Micanopy soon began acquiring large amounts of land and cattle and, as a common practice among other Seminoles, employed more than one hundred runaway slaves to work his estates during the early nineteenth century. Encouraging intermarriage between Seminoles and runaway slaves, their descendants would eventually gain influence within…

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Learn Skateboarding in a 7 Day Course

Skateboarding is a pastime activity, a work of art, or a method of transportation. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by many skateboarders throughout the ages. A 2002 report by American Sports Data discovered there are 18.5 million skaters in the world. 85 percent of skateboarders polled who had used a skateboard in the previous year were under the age of eighteen, and 74 % were male. Those numbers have since doubled. In the coming years the skate parks have more than tripled making it more accessible as publicly and privately owned parks and indoor parks are coming into the picture.

The largest change has been the developed generation that skateboarded in their youth and have grown up with the “X” Games explosion into the global mainstream of competitive sports and now sees it as a natural participation activity for their children led by X-Games Athletes who are affiliated and instruct for our brand and web site.

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Study all of the fundamentals of skateboarding fast in a one-week camp. We will show you the basics of skateboarding like how to balance, push, turn, proper foot placement, and how to stop. Regardless, of where you are at.. you can benefit from personalized instruction to meet your current skill level.

Micanopy Florida skateboard lessons

What will you learn?

  • Safety Techniques
  • Proper Stance
  • How to Ride and Push
  • How to Turn
  • How to Remain Steady Going Down Sloped Streets and Hills

    Skateboarding school since 2009.

  • Ages: 4 through 104
  • Ability: Beginner through Competition-Style Advanced.

    How to Start:

  • Equipment: We recommend a board and a full set of safety gear. This includes: a helmet, elbow pads, knee pads, and wrist guards. Rental equipment is available.
  • Location: We can do lessons in your driveway, in your garage, or at the Micanopy skate park.

    Micanopy FL Skateboard Lessons




    Micanopy Florida skateboard lessons
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