https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/categories/news/ Recent content in News on Capoeira News Online Hugo -- gohugo.io en-us Capoeira Online, LLC Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-12-10-instructor-malandro-of-capoeir/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-12-10-instructor-malandro-of-capoeir/ “Capoeira is about being fluid, moving and always having options” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-11-27-from-brazil-with-love--salt-la/ Fri, 27 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-11-27-from-brazil-with-love--salt-la/ “Growing up, my involvement with capoeira saved my life. No matter where I travel in the world if I find a group that practices, I feel like I’m home.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-10-28-high-kicks-for-fourways-capoei/ Wed, 28 Oct 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-10-28-high-kicks-for-fourways-capoei/ “A lot of other martial arts don’t flow like capoeira and are very stagnant and stiff. I think it’s a free-flowing environment with the music and community” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-09-17-professor-uses-centuries-old-m/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-09-17-professor-uses-centuries-old-m/ “I want our students to understand the international impact of the African diaspora. There’s no country in the world that has more descendants of formerly enslaved Africans than Brazil,” he said. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-07-17-neguin-sees-the-spirituality-i/ Fri, 17 Jul 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-07-17-neguin-sees-the-spirituality-i/ I was lucky enough to start with my Brazilian culture. Capoeira…is a holistic approach – it’s dance, it’s music, it’s self-defense…I started at three years old. 10 years later, I wanted to know what other cultures had the same powerful meaning. So, I got into hip-hop culture. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-27-orlando-capoeira-studio-welcom/ Wed, 27 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-27-orlando-capoeira-studio-welcom/ “Students will enter, take off their shoes by the door, and wash their hands before lessons begin, according to Jessica Wernett, an instructor.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-21-popular-npr-podcast-code-switc/ Thu, 21 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-21-popular-npr-podcast-code-switc/ “There are many reasons that small business owners of color—like Jessica de Lima-Moran, who’s Brazilian, and her husband Sean Moran, who’s black—will have to fight especially hard to survive the economic effects of COVID-19.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-14-local-youth-competes-in--ameri/ Thu, 14 May 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-05-14-local-youth-competes-in--ameri/ “I first started doing Capoeira when I was in my mom’s belly. She was doing Capoeira when she was seven months pregnant. I think it helped me with the show because Capoeira helps me control my body.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-02-28-dance-of-the-gladiators/ Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-02-28-dance-of-the-gladiators/ “It not only imparts strength of a martial artist but also coordination of a dancer, flexibility of a gymnast, endurance of a marathon runner and rhythmic sense of a musician,” explains Reza Baba gleefully. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-01-24-sixth-annual-mlk-march-led-by-/ Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-01-24-sixth-annual-mlk-march-led-by-/ At about 10 a.m. young capoeira students from Omulu Capoeira in downtown Oakland performed in front of a small crowd. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-01-22-viver-brasil-s-signature-famil/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2020-01-22-viver-brasil-s-signature-famil/ Founded in 1997 under the artistic direction of Linda Yudin and Luiz Badaró, the Los Angeles-based Viver Brasil captivates audiences with its irrepressible blend of bold Afro-Brazilian dance theater and exuberant physicality, power, and passion drawn from orixa movement and rhythms, samba, capoeira, dança afro and bloco afro styles. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-27-capoeira-school-secures-fundin/ Wed, 27 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-27-capoeira-school-secures-fundin/ The Berkeley school … is renowned globally due to the work of … Mestre Acordeon, who began the school in Berkeley in 1997… He and his wife, Suellen Einarsen, known as Mestra Suelly, are preparing to retire from their role in day-to-day operations… https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-18-capoeira-gets-the-young-ones-g/ Mon, 18 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-18-capoeira-gets-the-young-ones-g/ The beauty of the art form he says is the community aspect of it which brings everyone together. “The principles and values it places is on an entire community becoming stronger, together. In capoeira, we never ‘fight’, we ‘play’. The best part about it is the diversity which really makes you push yourself,” he says. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-16-organization-uses--capoeira-an/ Sat, 16 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-16-organization-uses--capoeira-an/ Have you heard about an art form called “Capoeira Angola?” Well, it’s Afro-Brazilian art form that combines acrobatics, dancing, fighting, and music. One non-government organization is using this to help vulnerable children and those in conflict with the law. How? to tell us more about this, we’re joined by Jaime Leandro Benedicto from Project Bantu Philippines and Juvy Mae Navarro, social worker from the Social Welfare Department. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-10-the-culture-of-fitness--capoei/ Sun, 10 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-10-the-culture-of-fitness--capoei/ The Culture of Fitness is a four-part series that will explore fitness regimens from different cultures and how their methods compare and contrast to a traditional gym routine. This week is all about capoeira. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-03-capoeira-looks-like-martial-ar/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-03-capoeira-looks-like-martial-ar/ Alkire, who has four Capoeira-accomplished daughters and a wife-practitioner, also has classes for little ones, “usually starting around age four,” he smiles. His oldest capoeirista was 94. “It’s the flexibility it enhances, the agility it stresses, the strength it builds that people love,” he says. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-01-you-don-t-have-to-be-a-jock-to/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-11-01-you-don-t-have-to-be-a-jock-to/ Isabella “Ninja” Zapanta, 16, Ewa Beach, HI: Capoeira gives me a freedom to express how I feel through body movements. It’s also taught me discipline, patience, responsibility, body awareness, confidence, and that anything is possible as long as you put the time into it. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-29-capoeira-is-counselling-in-mot/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-29-capoeira-is-counselling-in-mot/ The Project Bantu Capoeira Angola program was developed by Edielson Miranda aka Mestre Roxinho in 2007 with the movements designed to give students confidence and develop a strong sense of perceived self-efficacy so they learn they can achieve in the classroom as well as in the wider community. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-28-drum-festival-held-in-memory-o/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-28-drum-festival-held-in-memory-o/ Mestre Amen Santo and Capoeira Batuque was next to take to the stage. This energetic group of musicians, capoeira’s and dancers left the crowd and I in awe with their jaw-dropping movements. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-28-projeto-arcomusical-to-play-at/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2019-10-28-projeto-arcomusical-to-play-at/ “It’s that connection with the vibration of the sound that makes the instrument so joyful to play. The body literally becomes part of the instrument.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-12-15-the-physical-and-spiritual-art-of-capoeira/ Sat, 15 Dec 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-12-15-the-physical-and-spiritual-art-of-capoeira/ “The participants — Brazilians mostly, but also Uruguayans, Russians, Ethiopians and Puerto Ricans — have come to the 80-acre property of Mestre Cobra Mansa (or, Master Tame Snake) on the outskirts of Valença, a small coastal city in Bahia, for a three-day retreat called Permangolinha. Its name (and its purpose) are a mash-up of the sustainable farming system known as permaculture and Capoeira Angola, the capoeira style that Mestre Cobra Mansa, 58, teaches. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-10-7-canal-do-capoeira-arnold-schwarzenegger-na-roda-de-capoeira/ Sun, 07 Oct 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-10-7-canal-do-capoeira-arnold-schwarzenegger-na-roda-de-capoeira/ Show! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-10-6-capoeira-mandinga-beijing/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-10-6-capoeira-mandinga-beijing/ “Be yourself. Do what you can do and be happy.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-26-capoeira-a-doze-of-magic-and-stardust-on-an-ordinary-wednesday/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-26-capoeira-a-doze-of-magic-and-stardust-on-an-ordinary-wednesday/ “Thoughts the day after Escola Nestor Capoeira’s monthly roda (roda do mes).” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-25-london-school-of-capoeira-celebrates-30th-anniversary-kung-fu-kingdom/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-25-london-school-of-capoeira-celebrates-30th-anniversary-kung-fu-kingdom/ The event in London marked the start of a series of special events and workshops to celebrate the school’s 30th anniversary. The week of workshops will lead towards a grading ceremony and performance on the 27th October 2018 held at the school’s studio space in Finsbury Park, London. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-24-the-most-lethal-martial-arts-ever-created-23-photos/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-24-the-most-lethal-martial-arts-ever-created-23-photos/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-23-the-shifting-horizon-of-masculinity-in-jamel-brinkleys-a-lucky-man-los-angeles-review-of-books/ Sun, 23 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-23-the-shifting-horizon-of-masculinity-in-jamel-brinkleys-a-lucky-man-los-angeles-review-of-books/ “Everything the Mouth Eats” features two half-brothers traveling to a capoeira festival. Brinkley uses his descriptions of them playing capoeira to undergird how one brother, the narrator, Eric, contrasts himself with his sibling as he reflects on their shared desires, their abusive father, and how each of them has lived with that shame. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-22-capoeira-in-detroit-detroit-jewish-news/ Sat, 22 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-22-capoeira-in-detroit-detroit-jewish-news/ “Twelve years ago, when I first came here, nobody knew what capoeira was,” Michaeli says. “Our first performance was just me and my dad, who was also my first student.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-21-bring-out-the-bravery-in-everyone/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-21-bring-out-the-bravery-in-everyone/ “Capoeira brings out the bravery in everyone. It is a safe space where everyone can be themselves.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-20-remembering-only-the-strong-the-teacher-savior-movie-featuring-capoeira/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-20-remembering-only-the-strong-the-teacher-savior-movie-featuring-capoeira/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-19-colorful-day-of-capoeira/ Wed, 19 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-19-colorful-day-of-capoeira/ “Jungshih Wang throws a handful of colored chalk at Davi Dacruz during ‘Colors of Capoeira,’ a workshop where participants learn how they can incorporate the chalk into their Capoeira moves for a twist on the martial arts form in Volunteer Park on Saturday.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-18-capoeira-school-in-burbank-invites-all-to-flip-the-script-on-martial-arts/ Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-18-capoeira-school-in-burbank-invites-all-to-flip-the-script-on-martial-arts/ “I am from Armenian Lebanese descent, but I fell in love in with Brazilian culture and wanted to study the history of capoeira,” Kouyoumdjian said. Kouyoumdjian has traveled the world, studying and teaching capoeira. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-17-why-spider-man-fights-like-that-fighting-styles-in-games-explained/ Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-9-17-why-spider-man-fights-like-that-fighting-styles-in-games-explained/ Hey Spider-Man PS4 fans, what capoeira moves can you make Spidey do in the game? This video breaks it down! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-8-15-o-mato-e-meu/ Wed, 15 Aug 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-8-15-o-mato-e-meu/ Pena Verde Capoeira & Capoeira Guerreiros are hosting a huge batizado camping event this week in New York and New Jersey: O MATO É MEU. Follow the link to register – don’t miss it! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-8-1-why-brazilians-are-always-late/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-8-1-why-brazilians-are-always-late/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-16-4-new-age-workouts-to-try-this-summer/ Mon, 16 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-16-4-new-age-workouts-to-try-this-summer/ “I think capoeira taught me to be part of a circle. It taught me to be in the present - that there was no past or future, no winning or losing. It was all about a game you play and get better at it. You can only control your opponent when you master yourself. There’s no room for egos in capoeira, just oneness,” says Nina. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-13-pasco-couple-combines-their-passions-through-a-school-of-ballet-and-capoeira/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-13-pasco-couple-combines-their-passions-through-a-school-of-ballet-and-capoeira/ “I think that it’s important to know that even though you’re not going to be the next Bruce Lee or a great master, that there is still a place where you can train,” said Deshawn. “You can find a balance with your work, life and school.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-13-this-ancient-dance-is-as-african-as-twerking-is-face-2-face-africa/ Fri, 13 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-13-this-ancient-dance-is-as-african-as-twerking-is-face-2-face-africa/ “But still, although historians tie the capoeira to Africa, historians continue to debate exactly how the dance is tied to Africa and its people.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-12-the-capoeira-game/ Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-12-the-capoeira-game/ Watch: Local news segment on Roanoke Capoeira (ASCAB) in Virginia https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-11-summer-reading-program-begins-at-north-kohala-public-library/ Wed, 11 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-11-summer-reading-program-begins-at-north-kohala-public-library/ “On July 11, a special capoeira martial arts interactive workshop with Mario Hill will begin at 1 p.m. Children will have the opportunity to learn about the history of capoeira, some basic movements, an introduction to musical instruments and a capoeira song.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-10-west-african-inspired-beer-hits-d-c-this-summer-from-sankofa-beer-company/ Tue, 10 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-10-west-african-inspired-beer-hits-d-c-this-summer-from-sankofa-beer-company/ “Carsky, an avid capoeira practitioner, traveled to Porto Seguro, Brazil in 2015 for the 7th World Encounter of Capoeira Sul Da Bahia and plans to go back this summer. “I witnessed people from all around the world who came to absorb capoeira where it originated,” he says. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that incorporates dance. “The African influence in Porto Seguro is rich, and observable in the food, artwork, people. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-9-metro-halfway-there-community-celebration-in-little-tokyo/ Mon, 09 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-9-metro-halfway-there-community-celebration-in-little-tokyo/ “Capoeira Exchange Crew led participants from the crowd in basic capoeira movements Ginga, Cocorinha (escape), and Queixada (kick). This concluded the wonderful Halfway There! Community Celebration.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-8-carpe-diem-capoeira/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-8-carpe-diem-capoeira/ Watch this Fox affiliate KFOX14 in El Paso do a story on UCA in El Paso! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-8-i-worked-at-a-child-migrant-center-what-i-was-told-to-do-was-so-inhumane-that-i-quit/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-8-i-worked-at-a-child-migrant-center-what-i-was-told-to-do-was-so-inhumane-that-i-quit/ “It took me a couple months, but eventually I got the capoeira program at the facility started, and it was really successful. I was teaching about 20 to 60 kids per day. It was exactly what these kids needed.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-7-mustafa-effortless-shakir-on-instagram-i-put-some-bts-kata-work-to-music-i-was-exhausted-this-day-but-determined-so-i-had-to-dig-up-my-ancestors-to-get-through-lol-hear-dem/ Sat, 07 Jul 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-7-7-mustafa-effortless-shakir-on-instagram-i-put-some-bts-kata-work-to-music-i-was-exhausted-this-day-but-determined-so-i-had-to-dig-up-my-ancestors-to-get-through-lol-hear-dem/ Watch Luke Cage Season 2’s Bushmaster, Mustafa Shakir, training some capoeira for his breakout role. What did you think of the use of capoeira in Luke Cage? https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-6-26-capoeira-family-feels-like-home/ Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-6-26-capoeira-family-feels-like-home/ Tastemade and Gold Peak team up for this episode about a capoeira family! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-27-as-ramadan-kicks-in-interest-groups-in-rp-focus-on-building-bonds-and-character/ Sun, 27 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-27-as-ramadan-kicks-in-interest-groups-in-rp-focus-on-building-bonds-and-character/ “During the holy month of Ramadan, Capoeira members are given more breaks and training sessions made less intense so that the Muslim students don’t feel fatigue.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-26-post-5-capoeira-take-2/ Sat, 26 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-26-post-5-capoeira-take-2/ “When I first started I felt a bit awkward, but as we kept going I picked up on the rhythm a bit better. They have created a completely judge free environment, so I felt safe to be myself. It’s almost like a form of meditation or therapy, in a way.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-25-medalist-at-capoeira-world-championships-explains-basics-of-the-martial-arts/ Fri, 25 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-25-medalist-at-capoeira-world-championships-explains-basics-of-the-martial-arts/ A Filipino fighter is making his name in the world of capoeira. Mestre Fantasma, who won silver in the 77-kilogram category at the Capoeira World Championships, talks about his experience on “Gametime.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-24-1-30-the-impact-of-capoeira-brasil-1970-football-bloody-hell/ Thu, 24 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-24-1-30-the-impact-of-capoeira-brasil-1970-football-bloody-hell/ “It begged the practitioner to express, to move and twist without thought or worry. No instruction, no repression, just liberating euphoria. All slaves took part. Capoeira turned mantraic. When Afro-Brazilians finally got to kick a football around, those sentiments rushed back. “ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-23-elizeu-zaleski-wheel-kick-ko-was-an-homage-to-capoeira-practitioners-and-to-the-art-itself/ Wed, 23 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-23-elizeu-zaleski-wheel-kick-ko-was-an-homage-to-capoeira-practitioners-and-to-the-art-itself/ “That KO shot was a Capoeira move known as ‘armada’ or ‘meia lua sem mao’. All I can do is thank my martial art. Capoeira was the first martial art I ever trained and I still train it today. I’m very grateful. It was an homage to Capoeira practitioners and to the art itself. I’m here to represent it.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-22-7-life-lessons-i-learned-from-brazilian-martial-arts/ Tue, 22 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-22-7-life-lessons-i-learned-from-brazilian-martial-arts/ “If you stop moving with the flow of life — learning, contributing, growing, demonstrating new skills or knowledge — you risk going under… A player never stands still. Ever.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-21-who-heals-the-healer-a-conversation-with-veronica-agard/ Mon, 21 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-21-who-heals-the-healer-a-conversation-with-veronica-agard/ “I use traditions and practices to help me shut off my mind, like Capoeira, which is an Afro-Brazilian tradition, mainly rooted in Africa. When I started learning about the roots of the tradition, I understood more fully the lessons of Capoeira. If you get hit, in Capoeira, it’s your own fault because you weren’t responding to that person’s body. If you’re actually paying attention, you will be able to anticipate that person’s move. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-20-ufc-224-video-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos-drops-sean-strickland-with-amazing-spinning-kick/ Sun, 20 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-20-ufc-224-video-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos-drops-sean-strickland-with-amazing-spinning-kick/ “Spinning capoeira from Dos Santos drops Strickland! He jumps on him and pounds him out! WOW that was amazing!” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-19-world-championship-on-sport-capoeira-starts-in-baku/ Sat, 19 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-19-world-championship-on-sport-capoeira-starts-in-baku/ Plenty of photos from the World Championship on Sport Capoeira in Baku – What do you think of capoeira competitions like this? https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-18-fighter-of-interest-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos-mma-sucka-com/ Fri, 18 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-18-fighter-of-interest-elizeu-zaleski-dos-santos-mma-sucka-com/ “[Elizeu “Capoeira” Zaleski dos Santos] got his start in the sport of capoeira, an art known for its rhythmic, flowing movement and acrobatic kicks.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-17-capoeira-is-afro-brazilian-martial-art-that-gets-people-moving/ Thu, 17 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-17-capoeira-is-afro-brazilian-martial-art-that-gets-people-moving/ “A lot of people get scared because you’re doing all these moves, but they don’t understand we go through a big process to gain confidence in yourself. This class was people with one day Capoeira and people with 10 years of Capoeira and we’re all doing the same thing but little by little, we are all gaining confidence in what our own bodies can do.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-16-dance-of-slaves-voa-connect-ep-16/ Wed, 16 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-16-dance-of-slaves-voa-connect-ep-16/ “Capoeira is for everybody, but everybody is not for Capoeira. Capoeira pulls you into it. All I do is make a comfortable environment where people could come sing and have a good time and enjoy themselves and, like a snake, Capoeira will grab you.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-7-a-capoeira-test-drive/ Mon, 07 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-7-a-capoeira-test-drive/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-6-labour-of-freedom/ Sun, 06 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-6-labour-of-freedom/ Capoeira photo of M. Cebolinha at Mercado Modelo featured prominently in Lita Cerqueira’s Labour of Freedom (ILAS at the University of London) https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-5-interview-jamel-brinkley-craft/ Sat, 05 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-5-interview-jamel-brinkley-craft/ “One of the things I love in this collection is that each story opens up a world for the reader, in a way that has the scope of a novel… “Everything the Mouth Eats” takes place at a capoeira conference.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-4-the-arts-connect-at-schools-international-night/ Fri, 04 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-4-the-arts-connect-at-schools-international-night/ “Students performed Mexican music, African dance and demonstrated capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that draws on elements of dance, acrobatics and music.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-3-garga-caserta-thorns-fc-strength-and-conditioning-coach-on-maximizing-speed-injury-prevention-and-the-brazilian-capoeira-arrow-living/ Thu, 03 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-3-garga-caserta-thorns-fc-strength-and-conditioning-coach-on-maximizing-speed-injury-prevention-and-the-brazilian-capoeira-arrow-living/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-2-meet-the-intriguing-characters-of-baths-circus/ Wed, 02 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-2-meet-the-intriguing-characters-of-baths-circus/ “[Paulo dos Santos] won first place in Brazil’s National Capoeira Championships and his antics will incorporate elements of capoeira (a Brazilian mixed martial art combining music, dance and acrobatics) into the [circus] show.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-1-brazil-comes-to-oxford-as-capoeira-performed-on-the-street/ Tue, 01 May 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-5-1-brazil-comes-to-oxford-as-capoeira-performed-on-the-street/ “In Brazil, where Capoeira originates, there is a culture of taking it out on the streets and involving people in the performance and we are trying to replicate that here.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-30-culture-con-2018-shows-towson-students-how-to-embrace-diversity/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-30-culture-con-2018-shows-towson-students-how-to-embrace-diversity/ “I’m from the D.C. area and, while here, I don’t have any capoeira to do,” Barnes said. “What better way to for someone with as much capoeira experience as I have to do capoeira than to teach other people, so we can all do it together?” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-29-i-had-my-first-capoeira-batizado-heres-what-i-learned/ Sun, 29 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-29-i-had-my-first-capoeira-batizado-heres-what-i-learned/ “One thing I really missed when my athletic career ended, was belonging to a team. The capoeira community always brings a great amount of energy, and I love how supportive everyone is of one another.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-28-capoeira-a-slice-of-bahia-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-leticia-moreinos-schwartz-chef-leticia/ Sat, 28 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-28-capoeira-a-slice-of-bahia-in-the-middle-of-the-ocean-leticia-moreinos-schwartz-chef-leticia/ “I found a slice of Bahia in the middle of the ocean, when I asked Leandro to teach me a few steps of capoeira.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-26-club-capoeira-student-brings-brazilian-dance-fighting-to-campus/ Thu, 26 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-26-club-capoeira-student-brings-brazilian-dance-fighting-to-campus/ “For 20-year-old kinesiology major Curumin Winter-Hare, Capoeira is not just a dance or a defense; it’s her gift. This year, Winter-Hare started a Capoeira group at Santa Rosa Junior College to share her gift with fellow students and create a space to do what she loves.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-25-afro-brazilian-martial-arts-form-thrives-in-decatur/ Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-25-afro-brazilian-martial-arts-form-thrives-in-decatur/ “Good Day Atlanta’s Paul Milliken is always looking for a new way to get in shape, and spent the morning with the teachers and students of Capoeria Maculelê Decatur learning more about the vibrant and energetic form of martial arts.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-24-students-cultures-celebrated-at-multicultural-showcase/ Tue, 24 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-24-students-cultures-celebrated-at-multicultural-showcase/ “[Darack Nanto] still does it because, even though it originated in Brazil, it has strong roots in Africa. ‘I felt like that was part of my heritage… I really like all of the stories around it. There is a lot of wisdom in stories around it. Even the songs we sing … That is what drew me to it.‘” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-22-secret-places-to-take-instagram-worthy-photos/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-22-secret-places-to-take-instagram-worthy-photos/ “Capoeira in the Plaza Viaje: Make sure you have your phone set to take rapid-fire photos or a video for this one. “ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-21-developers-long-hat-house-explain-the-meaning-behind-dandara-a-most-agreeable-pastime/ Sat, 21 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-21-developers-long-hat-house-explain-the-meaning-behind-dandara-a-most-agreeable-pastime/ “the legends about Dandara dos Palmares say that she was skilled at capoeira, and [the game character] Dandara’s dance-like/gracious movements, like entering the doors, are heavily influenced by this idea. Also it’s one of the influences for her design (pants, barefoot, etc). And those also helped us to convey the idea of the humility and humbleness of her character.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-19-mestras-de-capoeira/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 20:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-19-mestras-de-capoeira/ “I am maintaining my vision that includes using Capoeira as a tool to encourage positive self-awareness and lifestyle choices.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-18-the-award-winning/ Wed, 18 Apr 2018 20:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-18-the-award-winning/ “…everyone at Camara Capoeira Cork was delighted to hear that our teacher, Profesor Curioso, is to receive a Cork Indoor Sports Association Award.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-17-a-trip-back-in-time/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 20:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-17-a-trip-back-in-time/ “I am maintaining my vision that includes using Capoeira as a tool to encourage positive self-awareness and lifestyle choices.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-17-freret-street-kicks-off-festival-season/ Tue, 17 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-17-freret-street-kicks-off-festival-season/ “Coordinator Colleen McLellan said that seeing Capoeira in the streets was as entertaining for her students as it was for the crowd. “We didn’t expect so many people to dance with us like they did. Small festivals bring such a freewheeling environment for us to share our craft,” McLellan said.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-12-beija-flo/ Thu, 12 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-12-beija-flo/ “With her dad being one of the first people to bring the music and dance-infused Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira to the UK, the Essex native was exposed to tropical and exotic influences, as well as the arts, from a young age. “I was kind of raised by all these masters of karate and kali. I think I was always interested in capoeira more than the other martial arts as it wasn’t just about fighting, it’s the music and the movement which is tied in. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-8-experience-bay-area-capoeira-in-360-degrees-peninsula-press/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-8-experience-bay-area-capoeira-in-360-degrees-peninsula-press/ “The idea of jogo is a continuous ebb and flow” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-8-the-way-of-the-wakandan-warrior-and-the-real-martial-arts-of-africa/ Sun, 08 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-8-the-way-of-the-wakandan-warrior-and-the-real-martial-arts-of-africa/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-5-bu-capoeira-club-combines-dance-acrobatics-music-bu-today-boston-university/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-5-bu-capoeira-club-combines-dance-acrobatics-music-bu-today-boston-university/ Paul Dubau (CAS’20), club vice president, took up capoeira after his mother introduced him to it in Italy. “There’s a lot of things about capoeira that I like, but the things I like the most are the aesthetic of the movements, the culture behind it, and the community,” he says. “Without the people I’ve met, I probably wouldn’t have kept doing it.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-4-mindful-capoeira/ Wed, 04 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-4-mindful-capoeira/ “Capoeira is a perfect activity to delve further into mindfulness. Capoeira creates constant motion. You are consistently moving from one move to the next in, hopefully, smooth transitions. The very nature of these movements makes it hard to think of anything else and forces you into a mindful state without having to try very hard. This makes it a great introduction to mindfulness and how to apply it without much effort. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-3-cloud-gate-dancer-huang-li-chieh-on-blending-ballet-contemporary-dance-chinese-dance-taiwanese-indigenous-dance-peking-opera-movements-capoeira-and-japanese-kendo-the-wonderful-world-of-dance/ Tue, 03 Apr 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-4-3-cloud-gate-dancer-huang-li-chieh-on-blending-ballet-contemporary-dance-chinese-dance-taiwanese-indigenous-dance-peking-opera-movements-capoeira-and-japanese-kendo-the-wonderful-world-of-dance/ “Capoeira teaches me to passionately build relationships with people around you, especially when we are doing a circle called “Roda.”” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-30-mc-gregors-movement-coach-ido-portal-is-preparing-for-mma-debut/ Fri, 30 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-30-mc-gregors-movement-coach-ido-portal-is-preparing-for-mma-debut/ Fitness star Ido Portal started a “movement” movement based on his roots in capoeira — how do you think capoeira will inform his MMA game? https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-29-i-hope-this-wont-be-news-in-10-years/ Thu, 29 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-29-i-hope-this-wont-be-news-in-10-years/ First black female British high commissioner NneNne Iwuji-Eme to continue her capoeira practice in Mozambique with her 9 year old son. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-28-bww-interview-mestre-ombrinho-inspires-youth-through-brazilian-martial-art/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-28-bww-interview-mestre-ombrinho-inspires-youth-through-brazilian-martial-art/ “Mestre Ombrinho: Mindful Capoeira is the name we use for our style of capoeira to distinguish it from most other capoeira practices. It’s mindful because we practice and master the basics; simple moves that are accessible to almost anyone. We aim to have as few accidents, injuries and upsets as possible. We learn to be aware of our impact on others and offer programs that make a positive impact in our communities. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-28-liza-lim-on-smetak-the-spinning-world-soundescapes-melbourne-recital-centre/ Wed, 28 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-28-liza-lim-on-smetak-the-spinning-world-soundescapes-melbourne-recital-centre/ “I recall [ethnomusicologist Jason Stanyek’s] evocative descriptions of capoeira… as an inside-out, upside-down spinning world… the ultimate expression of brasilidade (Brazilianness)… played within a roda – the living circle of the group, within which participants spin and wheel in stylized combat… he says the roda is ‘typically conceptualized by capoeiristas as being a kind of world in miniature…’” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-27-do-you-know-what-capoeira-is-aamir-khans-six-year-old-son-azad-does/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-27-do-you-know-what-capoeira-is-aamir-khans-six-year-old-son-azad-does/ Indian actor Aamir Khan’s son on his way to capoeira class! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-21-what-does-brazil-have-to-do-with-marvels-black-panther-film-an-actress-a-waterfall-martial-arts-and-one-of-brazilian-cinemas-most-popular-films/ Wed, 21 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-21-what-does-brazil-have-to-do-with-marvels-black-panther-film-an-actress-a-waterfall-martial-arts-and-one-of-brazilian-cinemas-most-popular-films/ Chadwick Boseman on capoeira: “Speaking specifically of capoeira, it has a cheating element of tricks, and ritual, which I think is part of his style of fighting.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-20-martial-arts-can-actually-improve-your-attention-span-long-term-according-to-new-study/ Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-20-martial-arts-can-actually-improve-your-attention-span-long-term-according-to-new-study/ “Several of our participants who had more than nine years’ experience in the sport, showed the best alertness in our tests. This suggests that the longer a person sticks at martial arts, the bigger their reward.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-19-haiti-featured-in-2018-global-awareness-series/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-19-haiti-featured-in-2018-global-awareness-series/ “During the month of February, the audience was entertained as well as challenged with presentations from Capoeira Brasil Hartford and Quinnipiac professor, Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-18-the-perfect-day-in-salvador/ Sun, 18 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-18-the-perfect-day-in-salvador/ “Everything from Carnival to government ceremonies in Bahia honors Salvador’s African spirit. The city’s motto, terra da alegría (land of happiness), stems from its proud African history, music, and culture of resilience. Yet despite the capital’s black majority, the political and media powers of Bahia remain in the hands of the white elite. The imbalance and exclusion have led to festering social issues in the city.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-17-how-video-game-dandara-uses-capoeira-to-tell-the-story-of-brazils-beginnings/ Sat, 17 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-17-how-video-game-dandara-uses-capoeira-to-tell-the-story-of-brazils-beginnings/ “Dandara is capoeira. You move swiftly and decisively, almost instantaneously leaping from wall to wall. Your enemies target where you are, and as soon as they commit, you are no longer there, like the ginga, the fundamental zig-zag step of capoeira that threw off the aim of enemies with (single shot) firearms.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-16-afro-brazilian-samba-and-capoeira-workshop-to-be-held-march-17-penn-state-university/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-16-afro-brazilian-samba-and-capoeira-workshop-to-be-held-march-17-penn-state-university/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-16-first-ever-brazillian-carnival-celebration-at-iowa-state/ Fri, 16 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-16-first-ever-brazillian-carnival-celebration-at-iowa-state/ “The organization and the events we’ve had really make me feel like at home,” Perez said. “There is also misconception about Latino culture. There is a lot of diversity in the state of Iowa, but the diversity is not present. I just want to make that happen.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-15-open-acbx-capoeira-arts-bronxnet/ Thu, 15 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-15-open-acbx-capoeira-arts-bronxnet/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-14-under-intervention-rio-relives-problems-of-200-years-ago/ Wed, 14 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-14-under-intervention-rio-relives-problems-of-200-years-ago/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-13-inside-chadwick-bosemans-martial-arts-training-for-black-panther/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 00:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-13-inside-chadwick-bosemans-martial-arts-training-for-black-panther/ “One of the techniques we used to create Black Panther’s style was Capoeira.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-1-the-berimbau-in-capoeira-some-thoughts-for-my-students/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-3-1-the-berimbau-in-capoeira-some-thoughts-for-my-students/ Some nice thoughts on berimbau! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-27-grunts-and-growing-into-a-healthy-man/ Tue, 27 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-27-grunts-and-growing-into-a-healthy-man/ “Capoeira has been one significant source of the work that has put me in the position I am in today—building a business as a writer, consultant, and personal development coach.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-26-ufc-champion-cris-cyborg-visits-youth-correctional-facility-in-portugal-to-speak-to-the-kids/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-26-ufc-champion-cris-cyborg-visits-youth-correctional-facility-in-portugal-to-speak-to-the-kids/ “At the conclusion of the visit, Cyborg surprised everyone as she had the group form a circle before participating in a Roda De Capoeira with many of the youth housed in the facility participating in the program.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-25-culture-heritage-martial-art-and-music-at-ache-brasil-comox-valley-record/ Sun, 25 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-25-culture-heritage-martial-art-and-music-at-ache-brasil-comox-valley-record/ “As a way to make the pain of working a little bit less, people would sing and dance as a way to pass the time more efficiently and it eventually became hallmarks of the culture.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-22-capoeira-studio-celebrates-1-year-in-the-bronx/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-22-capoeira-studio-celebrates-1-year-in-the-bronx/ Watch: “The ACBX Studio in Fieldston celebrated its one-year anniversary over the weekend…” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-22-when-the-generals-ruled-and-black-culture-mattered-less-contemporary-and/ Thu, 22 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-22-when-the-generals-ruled-and-black-culture-mattered-less-contemporary-and/ Africa, Brazil, and “Négritude”: How Brazil kept one of its most important black figures from attending the 1966 First World Festival of Negro Arts. (Capoeira’s Mestre Pastinha was in attendance, however.) https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-11-meet-asa-changemaker-fellow-sweden-capoeira/ Sun, 11 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-11-meet-asa-changemaker-fellow-sweden-capoeira/ ”I saw amazing transformations of children who I was teaching through teaching Capoeira. Children became more disciplined and expressive through Capoeira. The change was so inspiring!” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-8-10-best-kids-classes-under-50-in-nyc-stocks-review/ Thu, 08 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-8-10-best-kids-classes-under-50-in-nyc-stocks-review/ “Capoeira is an excellent activity for kids as it blends discipline and creativity. Not only does it strengthen the whole body, but it also helps kids to develop a wide variety of skills including; flexibility, balance, focus and basic percussion techniques.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-7-3-suggestions-for-cultivating-your-leadership-potential/ Wed, 07 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-7-3-suggestions-for-cultivating-your-leadership-potential/ “The pants I wear for capoeira are not comfortable, but through my training and life experiences, I have learned that leadership skills strengthen during the moments we get uncomfortable. Leaders find comfort in their discomfort.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-6-tallahassee-capoeira-offers-free-classes-at-grand-opening/ Tue, 06 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-6-tallahassee-capoeira-offers-free-classes-at-grand-opening/ “On Saturday, Feb. 3, Tallahassee Capoeira [had] its grand opening at 1660-3 North Monroe St. in the Lake Ella Publix Shopping Plaza. They will be offering free classes all week from Feb. 3-10 so that new students can try out Capoeira and discover which class is right for them. The studio welcomes families to try out the fun that is capoeira! Its schedule of classes is available at tallahasseecapoeira.com.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-4-lupita-nyongo-from-political-exile-to-oscar-to-marvels-black-panther/ Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-4-lupita-nyongo-from-political-exile-to-oscar-to-marvels-black-panther/ “Though her daily exercise regime is now more focused on stretching and cardio, including interval training and boxing, Nyong’o says, “I have dabbled in martial arts all my life, since I was 7, maybe — tae kwon do, capoeira, Muay Thai. It’s always been an interest because in martial arts there is a mind/body relationship. You can’t do it right if you’re angry; how you can exert your power with a clear mind really interests me. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-3-having-fun-keeping-fit-capoeira/ Sat, 03 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-3-having-fun-keeping-fit-capoeira/ “It is a global community,” she says, “and anywhere you go you can find a group.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-2-brazilian-culture-celebrated-at-uvu-the-review/ Fri, 02 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-2-brazilian-culture-celebrated-at-uvu-the-review/ “One of the highlights of the night was the martial arts dance performed by Utah Valley Capoeira, Orem’s local Capoeira martial arts school.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-1-mestre-maxwel-capoeira-everywhere-book/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 17:49:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-1-mestre-maxwel-capoeira-everywhere-book/ Mestre Maxwel explains his charity, Tributo aos Mestres, and calls for submissions for their new book, Capoeira Everywhere. Support a great cause and show the world that capoeira is truly everywhere. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-1-grunts-and-growing-into-a-healthy-man/ Thu, 01 Feb 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-2-1-grunts-and-growing-into-a-healthy-man/ “Capoeira is my alternative option to the gym. It is a tool I use to build self-discipline, create community, connect with my ancestors, and develop a healthy lifestyle. I am grateful for Capoeira because it gave me a reason to keep going when I wanted to stop.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-31-how-lupita-nyongo-bulked-up-for-her-upcoming-marvel-movie-i-couldnt-fit-into-my-clothes/ Wed, 31 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-31-how-lupita-nyongo-bulked-up-for-her-upcoming-marvel-movie-i-couldnt-fit-into-my-clothes/ “It started off four hours a day, then it was reduced to two when I started bulking up — I remember coming home for Christmas and I couldn’t fit into my clothes,” Nyong’o said. “We would have warm-ups together, then break off and do our individual techniques. Nakia is a street fighter, so I had jujitsu and capoeira and ring blades.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-23-woman-we-love-jacyara-de-oliveira-from-el-che-bar-lux-concord-a-chicago-blog-for-women/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-23-woman-we-love-jacyara-de-oliveira-from-el-che-bar-lux-concord-a-chicago-blog-for-women/ “On a good day, I leave work feeling accomplished and spend my evening training capoeira.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-21-when-artistes-made-singing-dancing-acrobatics-easy-at-carnival-calabar-nigerian-hive-naija-gist-latest-gossip-nollywood-movies-music-news-naija-latest-news-entertainment-nollywood-gossip-from-nigeria/ Sun, 21 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-21-when-artistes-made-singing-dancing-acrobatics-easy-at-carnival-calabar-nigerian-hive-naija-gist-latest-gossip-nollywood-movies-music-news-naija-latest-news-entertainment-nollywood-gossip-from-nigeria/ “The growing cultural relationship between Calabar and Brazil was again on display as a masterfully costumed Brazilian band kept the audience on the edge of their seats with a combination of music, dance and acting.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-20-investing-in-talent-in-city-heights/ Sat, 20 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-20-investing-in-talent-in-city-heights/ “Q: The program’s “emphasis has been on music that’s relevant to the community.” What does this mean, exactly? A: It means that in a community as diverse as City Heights, a violin program steeped in classical, European repertoire and tradition, is perhaps not the most relevant to a family that has recently immigrated from a country in Africa or South America. Why make it relevant? Because relevance creates “sanctuary…” Capoeira is call-and-response, basic rhythm and movement. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-19-latin-festival-auckland-summer-is-a-colorful-fiesta/ Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-19-latin-festival-auckland-summer-is-a-colorful-fiesta/ “After countless songs played and the crowd danced, the floor was cleared once again for performances in capoeira, Latin music, salsa dancing, and more samba.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-18-the-rainforest-comes-alive-at-the-center-for-puppetry-arts/ Thu, 18 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-18-the-rainforest-comes-alive-at-the-center-for-puppetry-arts/ “Sixty percent of the Amazon rainforest is located in Brazil. On Saturday, February 10, the Center will celebrate Brazilian culture with a live demonstration of the traditional Brazilian martial art of capoeira and live Brazilian music presented by Axe Capoeira Atlanta.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-17-meet-the-gold-access-instructors-recreation-george-mason-university/ Wed, 17 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-17-meet-the-gold-access-instructors-recreation-george-mason-university/ Capoeira with Jasper Hu and Danny Guzman at GMU! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-15-my-december-in-rio-de-janeiro/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-15-my-december-in-rio-de-janeiro/ “I came to Brazil to dig deeper into capoeira and improve my portuguese, and I decided to just plant myself in Rio for a month. It was a fantastic expereience to feel at home in such a place… I understand why people describe Rio as a magical place, it simply is.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-13-corpus-christi-brazilian-capoeiras-preps-for-batizado-show/ Sat, 13 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-13-corpus-christi-brazilian-capoeiras-preps-for-batizado-show/ Watch South Texas’s ABC affiliate KIII talk to Corpus Christi Brazilian Capoeira about their upcoming Batizado this weekend! Facebook event: https://buff.ly/2mngXGy https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-12-four-new-hubs-in-mumbai-for-the-fitness-freak-in-you/ Fri, 12 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-12-four-new-hubs-in-mumbai-for-the-fitness-freak-in-you/ “The capoeira, helmed by Professor Reza Baba Massah, is immersive, reminiscent of an art class.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-11-action-dram-do-capoeira-in-the-kitchen-the-untitled-action-bronson-show-viceland/ Thu, 11 Jan 2018 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-11-action-dram-do-capoeira-in-the-kitchen-the-untitled-action-bronson-show-viceland/ Watch Contra-Mestre Omi, Professor Caiman, and Professora Joy feed Action Bronson’s Only the Strong nostalgia and demonstrate some legit capoeira. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-10-capoeira-as-graceful-resistance/ Fri, 05 Jan 2018 20:09:59 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-10-capoeira-as-graceful-resistance/ “[Prof. Lauren Miller Griffith’s] current post tackles a critical question, namely, to what degree might participation in a martial arts community influence someone’s social and political views?” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-4-30-really-interesting-things-to-know-about-anderson-silva/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:55:29 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-4-30-really-interesting-things-to-know-about-anderson-silva/ “Meet a famous percussionist and learn some of the local rhythms, try a capoeira class (Brazilian martial art) and watch a local theater show with locals demonstrating traditional dances such as Maculelê, which is danced using sticks and knives and makes for a mesmerising performance.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-5-brazil-for-the-family/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:55:03 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-5-brazil-for-the-family/ “Meet a famous percussionist and learn some of the local rhythms, try a capoeira class (Brazilian martial art) and watch a local theater show with locals demonstrating traditional dances such as Maculelê, which is danced using sticks and knives and makes for a mesmerising performance.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-7-maria-oliveira-decided-to-train-after-getting-beat-up-in-a-street-fight/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:54:27 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-7-maria-oliveira-decided-to-train-after-getting-beat-up-in-a-street-fight/ “Oliveira was just a small kid from Sao Joao de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, when she started [learning] capoeira in a social project inside her school.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-6-click-here-to-support-capoeira-kids-in-need-in-brazil-organized-by-cmestre-betinho/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:53:20 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-6-click-here-to-support-capoeira-kids-in-need-in-brazil-organized-by-cmestre-betinho/ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-9-trends-of-martial-arts/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:33:45 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-9-trends-of-martial-arts/ “Not only are the traditional martial arts used by people to stay healthy. Instead, some modern martial arts are fun. A good example would be Capoeira.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-4-we-need-to-get-our-children-moving-to-cultivate-a-healthy-society-star-2-com/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:18:49 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-4-we-need-to-get-our-children-moving-to-cultivate-a-healthy-society-star-2-com/ “And Capoeira … well, bullying is something I worry about especially because Shane is very small for his age. I want him to learn how to deal with bullies … not to fight them but to defend himself, firstly with words and with his self-confidence.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-3-guest-post-martial-arts-in-the-british-national-press/ Tue, 02 Jan 2018 16:05:24 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-3-guest-post-martial-arts-in-the-british-national-press/ “Put crudely, if we constantly hear (for instance) that many capoeira practitioners are criminals, or that many criminals are capoeira practitioners, then we may disapprove of capoeira – we may even want to make it illegal, or be happy if it is illegal. Conversely, if we constantly hear that capoeira is an ancient, complex, subtle, athletic, balletic, skilful and culturally rich tapestry of African slave and indigenous Brazilian culture, then we may value it, cherish it, fetishize it, even fantasize or elaborate ideas of cultural identity in and through and around it. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-2-dover-sherborn-middle-school-gets-a-glimpse-of-the-world/ Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:52:32 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-2-dover-sherborn-middle-school-gets-a-glimpse-of-the-world/ “As part of the school’s annual World Cultures Day, dance groups representing Africa, Brazil, Russia and India took to the stage (or the gym) and presented a bit of their culture, including the instruments and language.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-1-dubai-saturday-club-makes-the-world-better-and-happier/ Sat, 30 Dec 2017 02:07:57 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2018-1-1-dubai-saturday-club-makes-the-world-better-and-happier/ “Through the art of Capoeira – an Afro-Brazilian, low-contact martial art that is part dance, part acrobatics, part fight – a group of children learned to form sustainable communities. The capoeira allowed the teens to communicate without words and instead through action, fostering team work and compassion between the participants.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2017-12-30-capoeira-noah-st-john-snap-special-the-student-and-the-teacher-snap-judgment-wnyc-studios/ Sat, 30 Dec 2017 01:20:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2017-12-30-capoeira-noah-st-john-snap-special-the-student-and-the-teacher-snap-judgment-wnyc-studios/ “Noah St. John practices capoeira but his friend Dante is just a little better than him…. The amazing Noah St. John is a 16 year-old writer and actor who exploded onto the performance scene by winning the Youth Speaks Grand Slam Championship and representing the Bay Area at the Brave New Voices festival as a sophomore in high school.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2017-10-17-capoeira-on-tlc-cake-boss/ Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:26:46 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/post/2017-10-17-capoeira-on-tlc-cake-boss/ Who would have thought? Capoeira on Cake Boss? As any capoeirista who is trying to grow their group can attest to, getting exposure for capoeira is of paramount importance. When the Afro-Brazilian Cultural Center of NJ and Capoeira Guerreiros was featured on national TV on TLC’s Cake Boss (Series 8, Episode 21), we had to speak with Contra-Mestre (CM) Gaivota. Congratulations on being on Cake Boss! When was this footage taken? https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-me-chama-video-and-interview-with-carlos-melcon-a-k-a-prancha/ Thu, 06 Apr 2017 13:40:54 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-me-chama-video-and-interview-with-carlos-melcon-a-k-a-prancha/ Capoeira News Online recently spoke to Carlos Melcon, a.k.a. Prancha, of Capoeira Malês in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Prancha reached out to us to share his short film Capoeira me Chama and we were anxious to learn more about him and his video! Enjoy. Tell us about yourself, as a capoeirista and videographer. My name is Carlos Melcon, and my apelido is Prancha, what means surfboard in Portuguese. You know they usually give you the apelido based on one of your characteristics. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/help-professora-borboleta-replace-her-stolen-samba-clothes/ Tue, 06 Dec 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/help-professora-borboleta-replace-her-stolen-samba-clothes/ Professora Borboleta of Fort Worth Capoeira Regional recently traveled to an event in Oakland, CA with her authentic samba de roda clothes, hand made in Bahia, Brazil. Unfortunately, the clothes did not make the return trip with her back to Fort Worth, Texas: they were stolen right from the car they were placed in. In a new GoFundMe campaign, she describes the ordeal and asks the capoeira community for help in replacing these special items that took years to collect. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-maxwel-speaks-on-mestres-capoeira-and-giving-back-to-the-art/ Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-maxwel-speaks-on-mestres-capoeira-and-giving-back-to-the-art/ *Editors note: For our first entry in the Voices column, Capoeira News Online is grateful to share an inspiring piece written by Mestre Maxwel, president and founder of the Ilê Cultural Foundation and the Tributo aos Mestres project. Maxwel was sure to point out that Mestre Glauber was also instrumental in making this project a reality, as you’ll read below.* *The Foundation’s many missions include supporting the development of capoeira in the United Kingdom, and helping to support capoeira mestres in many ways—financial and otherwise. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/brooklyns-ginga-mundo-capoeira-sends-big-batizado-invitation-to-huffington-post-readers/ Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/brooklyns-ginga-mundo-capoeira-sends-big-batizado-invitation-to-huffington-post-readers/ Graduado Chris of Ginga Mundo Capoeira of Brooklyn, New York reached out to Capoeira News Online to let us know about his recent contribution for the Huffington Post. In the article, Chris does a great job speaking for the history, philosophy, and appeal of capoeira for the general audience and encourages both kids and adults to check out the art at Ginga Mundo’s batizado this weekend. Graduado Chris for the Huffington Post: > A Batizado is a traditional Capoeira event where new players are initiated and Capoeiristas advance in rank. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/volta-miuda-and-mestre-jamaika-on-tedx/ Sat, 08 Oct 2016 10:00:34 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/volta-miuda-and-mestre-jamaika-on-tedx/ “If an idea were a spark, the meraki is the breath of oxygen that lifts the spark into a flame. It is the soul, creativity and passion that you put into something. The essence of yourself that you put into your work.” This was the theme of TEDx Salt Lake City 2016, which took place at Kingsbury Hall on September 17. The meraki of Salt Lake City included talks from Baya Voce, Davis Smith, Nadine Wimmer, Brian Manternach, Jamie Littlefield, Reid Robinson and Michael Ferguson, as well as performances by SLAPercussion, Molly Heller, String Love, Talia Keys and Salt Lake City Capoeira, also known as Volta Miuda, led by Mestre Jamaika. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-workshop-helps-to-raise-funds-to-keep-family-safe/ Mon, 26 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-workshop-helps-to-raise-funds-to-keep-family-safe/ Professora Bia of Origens do Brasil and her family are not only suffering from the tragic loss of her sister-in-law, Fatima, but are enduring an injustice as well, as the man who murdered Fatima has seemingly gotten off scot-free. Graduado Kung Fu, who runs the Oficina da Capoeira in Chichester, UK, took action to help his fellow capoeirista and friend. As reported by the Chichester Observer’s Capoeira workshop helps to raise funds to keep family safe: > [David Wood, Graduado Kung Fu] decided to run the workshop after hearing about the loss of Bia Viana. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/exclusive-contra-mestre-baianos-capoeira-journey-and-vision-for-its-leaders/ Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:00:04 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/exclusive-contra-mestre-baianos-capoeira-journey-and-vision-for-its-leaders/ NEW HOPE, Pa. — Amidst the sudden rain downpour, I sat beside Kasey Sanders, also known as Contra-Mestre Baiano, in the Capoeira Morro Verde barn to learn about his capoeira journey. Without knowing him, I assumed he was a native Bahian—as his name indicates—but I was soon to find out his path was a lot more interesting than I imagined. CM Baiano hails from Asbury Park, NJ and was first introduced to a style of training in 1992 by a friend, Craig Vega, who was well-versed in African martial arts (Kiungo Cha Mkono, “Shackled Hands”). https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/help-support-mestre-roxinhos-8th-annual-youth-capoeira-angola-encounter/ Thu, 22 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/help-support-mestre-roxinhos-8th-annual-youth-capoeira-angola-encounter/ Help Support Project Bantu’s 8th Annual STARTTS Youth Capoeira Angola Encounter When Mestre Roxinho founded the Capoeira Angola Cultural Centre Australia, a not-for-profit association in Sydney, the goal was to “introduce, preserve and develop Capoeira Angola and Afro-Brazilian culture in its entire traditional, ritualistic and contextual form in Australia.” Now, for the 8th time, the group is preparing for their 8th annual Youth Capoeira Angola Encounter this November, under the banner of Project Bantu. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/project-capoeira-and-brazilian-day-philadelphia-need-your-support/ Mon, 12 Sep 2016 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/project-capoeira-and-brazilian-day-philadelphia-need-your-support/ Mestre Doutor’s non-profit, Project Capoeira, has been making a difference in the Philadelphia community for many years, and Brazilian Day Philadelphia is one big way in which Project Capoeira accomplishes their mission, “to promote intercultural understanding and a sense of community through arts education and social outreach.” To help achieve this amazing feat, Project Capoeira is asking for your generous donations and support for the good of the community: Brazilian Day Philadelphia Series is an innovative social outreach project, which fosters an environment that builds and strengthens the Brazilian community in the region. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/a-personal-account-of-mestre-kinha-and-the-positive-impact-of-capoeira/ Sun, 11 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/a-personal-account-of-mestre-kinha-and-the-positive-impact-of-capoeira/ Sarah Badat-Richardson believes that, although she and her husband raise her daughter with the very best intentions, it takes a village to provide our children with a life of quality, purpose, and fun. Not surprisingly, capoeira has become this kind of source of enrichment for their family. Barat-Richardson on Capoeira Besouro Hawaii, and Mestre Kinha: I am so thankful to have found this school. I could not have picked a more nurturing environment. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/fight-for-peace-receives-grant-in-jamaica-for-capoeira-and-other-arts/ Sat, 10 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/fight-for-peace-receives-grant-in-jamaica-for-capoeira-and-other-arts/ Around the world, capoeira is used not only as recreation and sport, but as a means of overcoming our daily struggles, big and small. Multi-national organization Fight for Peace uses martial arts like capoeira to make a difference for young people in communities in 25 countries. As described recently on a photo for the Jamaica Observer: Participants in the ‘Fight For Peace’ initiative demonstrate common moves in capoeira (a Brazilian martial art form) at the signing of a grant agreement by the Department for International Development, valued at $20. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/listen-to-mestre-efraim-silvas-in-depth-capoeira-interview-on-whistlekick-martial-arts-radio/ Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/listen-to-mestre-efraim-silvas-in-depth-capoeira-interview-on-whistlekick-martial-arts-radio/ Connecticut’s Mestre Efraim Silva has been in capoeira news quite a bit lately, from this weekend’s O Rio da Vida women’s event (with Professora Fominha), to being noticed for his determination in his own education. His newest spotlight comes from whistlekick Martial Arts Radio, who invited Mestre Efraim on their show for a 42 minute interview about his life and the art of capoeira. The interview is compelling and insightful for all martial artists, but especially capoeiristas. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-efraim-sliva-and-professora-fominha-hosting-grand-event-celebrating-women-in-capoeira/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-efraim-sliva-and-professora-fominha-hosting-grand-event-celebrating-women-in-capoeira/ As the saying goes, capoeira is for men, women, and children. Taking that statement to heart, Connecticut’s Raça em Movimento is hosting its first event honoring the women and mothers of capoeira—a powerful, essential, and often under-appreciated segment of the capoeira community. Mestre Efraim Silva and Professora Fominha are hosting such esteemed women as Mestra Tisza Coelho (and her daughter Dora) to help provide energy and experience to the rodas and classes taking place all weekend long. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-ferraduras-great-insight-on-the-importance-of-capoeiras-african-roots/ Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-ferraduras-great-insight-on-the-importance-of-capoeiras-african-roots/ Arizona’s Cronkite News traveled to Rio de Janeiro during the 2016 Summer Olympics and met up with Omri Breda, better known to capoeiristas as Mestre Ferradura, and interviewed him about the importance of capoeira in Brazil — and especially how it connects people to the African roots of the art form. Jonathon Saxon for Cronkite News: It serves as a reminder of Brazil’s past, of its creators’ strength and perseverance in the face of oppression and links its students back to the African continent. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/profile-on-dancer-capoeirista-and-activist-naima-yazbek/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/profile-on-dancer-capoeirista-and-activist-naima-yazbek/ São Paulo’s Naima Yazbek (full name Fernanda Yazbek Pereira) is an accomplished capoeirista and dancer, and she’s found her true calling in using her skills as a tool for activism. Uniquely talented and connected to her heritage in Lebanon, she’s been helping others use art as therapy and as a means of fighting for civil rights. Yazbek was recently interviewed by Lebanese-Brazilian magazine ConnectionBeirut on her artistic pursuits as well as her social work. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-jamaikas-volta-miuda-capoeira-set-to-perform-at-the-utah-brazilian-festival/ Mon, 05 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-jamaikas-volta-miuda-capoeira-set-to-perform-at-the-utah-brazilian-festival/ The Utah Brazilian Festival is set to party on September 10, 2016, and with the help of Salt Lake City’s Volta Miúda, festival goers will be treated to a world-class performance of the Afro-Brazilian art of capoeira. Mestre Jamaika will lead the group in a dedicated performance at the Gateway Mall (the festival venue) at 1:45pm, as well participating in the parade beginning at 1pm. The festival is entering its 11th year of celebrating Brazilian culture, and it’s a can’t-miss event for Utahans looking an exciting and enriching afternoon. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-caboclinho-leads-capoeira-performance-for-brazilian-day-festival-in-sacramento/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-caboclinho-leads-capoeira-performance-for-brazilian-day-festival-in-sacramento/ Stephen Magagnini, for the Sacramento Bee, on a capoeira performance at the Brazilian Day Sacramento Street Festival: The performance by Mestre Caboclinho TABCAT of Sacramento was led by festival organizers José Dantas, a Brazilian immigrant, and his Brazilian American wife, Roshani Dantas of Casa De Brazilian Folkloric Arts of Sacramento. Read the full story, Pride and culture on display at Brazilian Day in Sacramento. Mestre Caboclinho is the founder and director of Centro TABCAT. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/meet-abada-capoeiras-first-pakistani-graduates/ Sun, 04 Sep 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/meet-abada-capoeiras-first-pakistani-graduates/ Sadiq Shaban for the Khaleej Times: Fawaz Mir, 18, the youngest Pakistani to graduate from ABADA Capoeira is the co-founder of Pakistan Capoeira Academy and Pakistan Capoeira Federation. “I am very thankful to the Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad for all the support. We feel honoured for being the first Pakistanis to graduate from ABADA Capoeira, which has over 50,000 members in 51 countries,” Mir said. Mir’s compatriot Shayan Ali is equally determined to popularise the sport in his home country. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/listen-to-utah-public-radios-interview-with-mestre-caboclinho/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/listen-to-utah-public-radios-interview-with-mestre-caboclinho/ Utah Public Radio’s Roots of Brazil series recently released a brief episode centered on capoeira, visiting Salvador, Bahia and interviewing Mestre Caboclinho. While the short audio story treads on familiar territory in describing capoeira’s history and complexion, it is a well-produced piece and worth any capoeirista’s 5 minutes and provides insight into capoeira philosophy through the voice of Mestre Caboclinho. Listen to the story, Roots of Brazil: The Martial Art Form ‘Capoeira’ Is Preserving History And Tradition, at UPR’s website. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/scots-seeking-out-brazil-and-capoeira-after-rio-olympics/ Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/scots-seeking-out-brazil-and-capoeira-after-rio-olympics/ As anticipated, global interest in Brazilian culture skyrocketed before and during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. That fervor is continuing post-Rio, and is driving the world’s citizens to sample Brazil’s diverse cultural offerings both abroad and close to home. As reported by HeraldScotland, capoeira is one gift from Brazil that has spread across the world, particularly to Scotland, and has native Scots seeking out local academies to learn the art: https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/new-zealands-womens-rugby-finds-capoeira-and-friendship-in-mangueira/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/new-zealands-womens-rugby-finds-capoeira-and-friendship-in-mangueira/ The Olympics is an obvious chance for varying cultures of the world to mingle and learn from one another. In the spirit of the Games, the Women’s Rubgy Sevens team from New Zealand entered into a cultural partnership with the people of the Mangueira favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where they were able to exchange their ideas, sports, and friendship. As New Zealand’s own Newshub reported in Kiwi athletes give back to Rio: https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-marisa-gingarte-capoeiras-big-debut-at-the-chicago-dancing-festival/ Thu, 01 Sep 2016 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-marisa-gingarte-capoeiras-big-debut-at-the-chicago-dancing-festival/ The Chicago Dancing Festival recently celebrated its 10th anniversary and, for the first time, featured a capoeira performance by Mestre Marisa’s Gingarte Capoeira that wowed the audience at the West Performance Platform at the Navy Pier. The Chicago Tribune reported: Making their debut this year were the capoeira dancers from the Gingarte Capoeira School. Capoeira is a Brazilian martial arts, acrobatic dance form. Consisting of predominantly male dancers. It is led under the tutelage of Maestra Marisa Cordeiro. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/love-friendship-and-capoeira-with-sao-paulos-geraldo-souza/ Wed, 31 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/love-friendship-and-capoeira-with-sao-paulos-geraldo-souza/ São Paulo’s Grupo de Capoeira Angola Rainha and José Geraldo Santos Souza were recently the focus of a story by Out Front titled, Capoeira: It’s About Love, Not War. Speaking on two players in a roda: The men are friends, but the game they play is much older than their friendship. It’s called capoeira, and it is a major part of Brazil’s cultural heritage. The article is an enjoyable read, and it’s nice to see capoeira’s exposure continue to grow on its own terms through stories of personal relationships, folk history, and community. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-an-important-part-of-camorim-quilombos-fight-for-history/ Mon, 29 Aug 2016 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-an-important-part-of-camorim-quilombos-fight-for-history/ Brazil’s economic growth got a big boost this summer as Rio de Janeiro just recently hosted the 2016 Olympic Games, but a globalized economy often comes with a social and cultural cost as well. According to residents of Rio living in areas of the city that were once quilombos—villages originally settled by escaped African slaves—we should be paying more attention to these places for their historical and cultural value, and to honor the ancestral inhabitants. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/millions-watch-as-capoeira-is-featured-on-the-today-show/ Mon, 22 Aug 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/millions-watch-as-capoeira-is-featured-on-the-today-show/ Mestre Camisa and ABADÁ Capoeira are no stranger to the big stage, but they may have just performed for their biggest audience yet. The Today Show was in Rio de Janeiro as part of NBC’s extensive coverage of the 2016 Summer Olympics, and capoeira got a great look on live television the morning of August 18, 2016. While the brief video comes in at just under 3 minutes, to be featured on one of America’s most popular morning shows is a real triumph for the art: The Today Show routinely reaches 3-5 million viewers and it’s safe to say it’s one of capoeira’s largest audiences ever. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/a-look-at-salvadors-capoeira-from-nbc-indianapolis/ Fri, 19 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/a-look-at-salvadors-capoeira-from-nbc-indianapolis/ Scott Swan of NBC’s WTHR 13 in Indianapolis wrote a great piece giving an overview of capoeira and the city often touted as the mecca for the art, Salvador, Bahia. The article and video feature Valmir Santos Damasceno, also known as Mestre Valmir, whose renowned FICA-BA group is currently thriving in Salvador. ”When Capoeira came to Brazil, it first came to Bahia. Salvador is seen by many as the mecca of Capoiera. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/cdo-south-carolina-inspires-their-community-with-capoeira-tv-segment/ Wed, 17 Aug 2016 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/cdo-south-carolina-inspires-their-community-with-capoeira-tv-segment/ For the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, North & South Carolina’s WYCW-TV 62 is making sure their audience gets a good sense of the spirit of Brazil, with the help of Cordão de Ouro’s Contra-Mestre Neguinho and his Upstate Capoeira group. Along with a handful of select students, Neguinho and Professora Risadinha offered a quick explanation of capoeira for the audience and got right to the demonstration. After Risadinha showcased her skills in the roda, the contra-mestre passed her the berimbau and treated viewers to an impressive display of his own talent. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/vice-takes-an-inside-look-at-a-capoeira-class/ Tue, 16 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/vice-takes-an-inside-look-at-a-capoeira-class/ The worldwide focus this summer is also the hottest topic in capoeira: the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Arts and culture magazine VICE has lent its voice to the conversation, through its series Daily VICE. Brazil’s homegrown art is no stranger to controversy, being an oppressed or criminal practice for most of its history—not to mention esoteric. The latest debate arises from the shadow cast by the Olympics, which features a few martial or fighting arts such as taekwondo, judo, and Greco-Roman wrestling. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-among-7-african-sports-with-olympic-potential/ Mon, 15 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-among-7-african-sports-with-olympic-potential/ In a recent article, international magazine OkayAfrica.com points out the heavy European tilt of official Olympic sports and proposes seven African sports to consider for the worldwide competitive stage—chief among them, capoeira. Paired in this list with ngolo, the Angolan art thought to have contributed to capoeira’s development in Brazil by West African slaves (depending on who you ask), capoeira is briefly and rightfully summarized as an Afro-Brazilian art that “combines elements of dance, martial arts and music. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/episode-of-the-body-sphere-features-abada-capoeira-of-melbourne/ Sun, 14 Aug 2016 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/episode-of-the-body-sphere-features-abada-capoeira-of-melbourne/ The Body Sphere is a fascinating weekly program about “the ways we use our bodies to create and compete, nurture and abuse, display and conceal”, published by Australian broadcaster ABC. It recently featured an episode that split its time between taekwondo, one of two Olympic martial arts, and Brazil’s capoeira. While not directly contrasted in the episode, listeners will no doubt notice the juxtaposition of the two art forms as talk of capoeira’s rich cultural heritage proceeds a discussion on the competitive aspects of taekwondo. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/beyond-the-map-googles-interactive-tour-of-rios-favelas/ Wed, 10 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/beyond-the-map-googles-interactive-tour-of-rios-favelas/ With the 2016 Summer Olympics, the world’s focus on Rio de Janeiro has never been greater. The big media players are making sure they provide consumers with a relentless buffet of content surrounding not only the Olympics itself, but Brazil’s varied and colorful culture. Capoeiristas know the importance of capoeira in Brazil’s identity, but its presence in the media remains a novelty at best. Enter the Google Cultural Institute, which invites us to explore “content and stories from Rio” through its Google Arts & Culture project. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/olympics-media-takes-another-look-at-rocinhas-acorda-capoeira/ Sun, 07 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/olympics-media-takes-another-look-at-rocinhas-acorda-capoeira/ The international media surrounding the Olympics has not been shy about dipping into Rio de Janeiro’s favelas whenever they need to show a different side of Brazil; its controversial social and economic inequality is an easy target. However, the result is often short, inspirational stories highlighting how capoeira helps young people overcome the challenges of the favela (and constantly pointing out that it is not an Olympic sport, despite its cultural importance to the host country). https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/congo-refugees-on-peace-through-capoeira-rio-olympics/ Sat, 06 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/congo-refugees-on-peace-through-capoeira-rio-olympics/ Celine Schmitt’s article for the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), Ahead of Rio 2016, capoeira brings a taste of Brazil to DRC: “Before we had capoeira, we had problems. Capoeira brought peace, self-control and love,” says Diack, one of Gardinois’ students. “Now we live well together, we are relaxed and are able to control ourselves. We also live well with the host population. They also come to do capoeira with us in the evening. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/ascab-capoeira-performance-at-the-barnes-foundation-in-philly-tonight/ Fri, 05 Aug 2016 11:30:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/ascab-capoeira-performance-at-the-barnes-foundation-in-philly-tonight/ Mestre Doutor’s Project Capoeira and Brazilian Day Philadelphia will be putting on an exciting show tonight at alongside one of the world’s largest private art collections. ASCAB Capoeira at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia His ASCAB Capoeira group is no stranger to the Barnes Foundation, a fine arts, horticultural, and educational institution located in Logan Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: in past performances, they’ve been known to light up the Barnes crowd with the kind of energy only capoeira can give. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/tribute-mestre-esquilo/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/tribute-mestre-esquilo/ Mestre Esquilo continues to inspire his students in Charlotte, North Carolina, even from afar. A video documentary released by Mestre Esquilo’s students pays tribute to and asks for help in bringing him back to their International Capoeira School. The video details the group’s history with and without their mestre, beginning as a group of friends who enjoyed capoeira and came together to train, to needing a teacher in order to grow—they got a mestre. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/its-capoeirista-day-or-dia-do-capoeirista/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/its-capoeirista-day-or-dia-do-capoeirista/ August 3 is Dia do Capoeirista in Brazil, or Capoeirista Day! While officially recognized in some states but not yet nationally in Brazil, Dia do Capoeirista still brings national attention to the art form as an integral part of the country’s cultural heritage and pastime. The date was chosen as a tribute to the creation of Law No. 4649 in 1985 in the state of São Paulo, officially establishing this date as a celebration to all capoeiristas. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-manel-and-acorda-capoeira-thriving-in-rocinha-favela/ Sun, 31 Jul 2016 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-manel-and-acorda-capoeira-thriving-in-rocinha-favela/ With the 2016 Olympic Games fast approaching, the culture of Brazil—and especially of Rio de Janeiro—is getting lots of attention. Rocinha’s Acorda-Capoeira, led by Mestre Manel, was recently featured in a Reuters article detailing the mestre’s extraordinary efforts in building a successful capoeira community in one of Rio’s most notorious favelas. Acorda-Capoeira has an extensive roster of students and, most interestingly, Mestre Manel teaches for free: Currently with some 300 students, Costa does not charge for the courses. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeiravida-brooklyn-hosts-roda-for-social-justice-tonight/ Fri, 22 Jul 2016 12:19:27 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeiravida-brooklyn-hosts-roda-for-social-justice-tonight/ Mestre Foca and CapoeiraVida Brooklyn are hosting a roda tonight at the Grand Army Plaza, Flatbush Ave. at Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY. The roda is “dedicated to the struggle for equality by people of color in the United States, Brazil, and around the world.” If you are able to attend, be sure to RSVP on the Facebook event page and spread the word to support this important community effort. More information can also be found at the event posting on the CBS New York website. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-mourning-as-mestre-ananias-passes-away-at-92/ Thu, 21 Jul 2016 10:50:07 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-mourning-as-mestre-ananias-passes-away-at-92/ Capoeiristas all over the world are grieving from the loss of another legend, Mestre Ananias. He died on July 20 at age 92 in São Paulo, Brazil. Ananias was known for being well-rounded and a complete embodiment of the art of capoeira, and one of the few remaining members of capoeira’s honored past. Born in São Felix, Bahia, Mestre Ananias went on to be who many consider the father of the capoeira scene in São Paulo, bringing with him the full breadth of Afro-Brazilian culture from Bahia. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-will-debut-at-soulsanational-with-capoeira-sol-nascente/ Wed, 20 Jul 2016 17:51:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-will-debut-at-soulsanational-with-capoeira-sol-nascente/ Long Branch, NJ’s Capoeira Sol Nascente will be representing the Afro-Brazilian arts at the Soulsanational Music and Wellness Festival with a capoeira workshop and performance led by Contra-Mestre Baiano. Capoeira Sol Nascente logo The annual festival’s 6th iteration, which is held in Bayville, NJ on July 30, features a packed schedule of live music, crafts, vendors, and wellness activities for all ages. Capoeira will be making its debut, courtesy of Capoeira Sol Nascente—an impressive and strong cultural addition for the festival. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/star-footballer-nani-talks-capoeira-and-shows-off-his-moves/ Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:30:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/star-footballer-nani-talks-capoeira-and-shows-off-his-moves/ UK’s the Daily Mail covered star footballer Nani’s introduction to fans at his new club, Valencia. The Portugal-born player regularly practiced capoeira in Lisbon as a youth, and he was happy to demonstrate his skills and enjoyment of the art form for Valencia fans. ‘If I was not playing football, I was doing capoeira with my friends. ‘Capoeira started to be one of my hobbies – I enjoyed it a lot when I started to learn some good movements, and in a short time I was one of the best in the group,’ https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-acordeons-2016-rodathon-for-projeto-kirimure-needs-your-support/ Fri, 15 Jul 2016 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-acordeons-2016-rodathon-for-projeto-kirimure-needs-your-support/ In addition to demonstrating the supportive nature and generosity of capoeiristas, Mestre Acordeon’s Projeto Kirimurê is “entirely dedicated to enriching the lives of vulnerable children at risk who live in the Alto da Bela Vista, Itapuã.” The project is overseen by the Instituto Mestre Acordeon (IMA), a non-profit headquartered in Salvador, Brazil, and the rodathon is organized by the Capoeira Arts Foundation, a California-based non-profit organization. Please do what you can to spread the word and contribute to this great cause by following the links below. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-short-film-competing-in-the-pbs-online-film-festival/ Thu, 14 Jul 2016 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-short-film-competing-in-the-pbs-online-film-festival/ The 5th annual PBS Online Film Festival is featuring an excellent submission titled simply Capoeira: Memo is at a capoeira roda and has reached his breaking point. He is going through an inner struggle that makes it seem like the world is caving in. He has to decide which road to take: to give in to his fears and play it safe or risk it all and let go. You can watch the film at http://www. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/contra-mestra-gata-bravas-big-statement-on-capoeira-culture-and-injustice/ Wed, 13 Jul 2016 12:08:50 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/contra-mestra-gata-bravas-big-statement-on-capoeira-culture-and-injustice/ At Capoeira Morro Verde’s 6th annual batizado this past weekend, Contra-Mestra Gata Brava opened the ceremony with a stark reminder of the severe—and often brutal—social injustices afflicting minority groups in the US. Her soul-baring speech demonstrated dignity, composure, and strength in the face of recent events; yet the visibly upset Contra-Mestra did not hold back in telling the crowd that the status quo in each of us—no matter how well-intentioned—is not going to be enough to make a difference. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/empowering-women-in-austin-through-capoeira/ Mon, 11 Jul 2016 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/empowering-women-in-austin-through-capoeira/ The Daily Texan on how Capoeira helps female students, alumni find self-empowerment: UT alumna Quentishia Guy was introduced to capoeira when she was studying abroad in Rio de Janeiro. Most of the members in her local training center, Capoeira Evoluçao, are male. But even though she was one of the few girls in her class, her instructor convinced her to stay in 2013 despite the added challenge. “I tried it for about a week, and there were lots of things that I couldn’t do,” Guy said. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/the-brazilian-who-brought-capoeira-to-bucharest/ Wed, 06 Jul 2016 10:26:55 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/the-brazilian-who-brought-capoeira-to-bucharest/ The Brazilian who brings capoeira to Bucharest, from Romanian-Insider.com: In 2008, Minhoca, then a man in his ‘20s, with strong arms and some hardly visible scars on his face from the days when capoeira was raw and aggressive, but with a soft voice, came to a Bulgarian resort on a two-year contract. He performed in a show combining capoeira elements with other dance elements originating from Africa. During his stay in Bulgaria, he met a Romanian guy who said that he would help him start a capoeira school in Bucharest, and that he’d have a place to stay. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-ombrinho-honored-with-community-leadership-award-in-nyc/ Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-ombrinho-honored-with-community-leadership-award-in-nyc/ Mestre Ombrinho of New York City’s Capoeira Angola Quintal was recently honored with the Lower East Side Community Leadership Award, as covered by Lindsey Ellefson for the Lo-Down: “I feel there’s lots of times people don’t get awards for their service and I’m lucky this time,” he said. “I’ve been doing this work for a long, long time.” He went on to praise his students, many of whom, like Huang and Chi, are teachers of capoeira themselves. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-of-san-jose-demonstrates-how-reading-can-be-fun-this-summer/ Fri, 01 Jul 2016 12:03:36 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-of-san-jose-demonstrates-how-reading-can-be-fun-this-summer/ Mercury News, a San Jose, California paper, recently covered Capoeira of San Jose in an article titled, Brazilian martial art demonstration draws crowd to Milpitas Public Library: The free hour-long performance in the auditorium, part of the library’s Summer Reading Challenge program, included songs in Portuguese and music created on instruments with origins in Brazil, such as the berimbau, a one-string, bow-like string instrument. Familiar instruments included a drum and a tambourine. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-continues-its-growth-worldwide-with-malaysian-batizado/ Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-continues-its-growth-worldwide-with-malaysian-batizado/ A far-flung, exotic location for westerners and half a world away from its roots in Brazil, the island of Borneo features Capoeira Club MSC Tabuan Jaya in the Malaysian state of Sarawak. The Borneo Post in a piece headlined, “Capoeira festival to woo fans in Sarawak“: Capoeira Club MSC Tabuan Jaya, in partnership with Movimento Simples de Capoeira (MSC) Sarawak, is holding its annual ‘Batizado de Corda’ festival ‘Simplesmente Capoeira 2016’ with more international guests to showcase their abilities. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/spotlight-on-the-cdo-capoeira-center-in-dubai/ Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/spotlight-on-the-cdo-capoeira-center-in-dubai/ Yesterday, sport360.com gave us a nice story on the CDO Capoeira Center in Dubai and its instructor, Fernando Dias de Luz: “I always say, capoeira is for everyone, but not everyone is for capoeira. All people can come and do it, but they should be open to learning different things,” he said. “It’s the only martial art that involves music and acrobatics. So people should be open to learning a different culture as well. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/how-muhammad-alis-boxing-style-evokes-capoeira/ Sun, 12 Jun 2016 09:00:26 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/how-muhammad-alis-boxing-style-evokes-capoeira/ Megan Livingston, writing for ESPN platform The Undefeated: Historian Matthias Röhrig Assunção’s book, Capoeira: The History of an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art, describes capoeira as “the black art of the male underdog” and “a model of counter-hegemonic practice.” It doesn’t feel premature to assert that capoeira and Ali have a lot in common. Later: Ali is the capoeira of boxing. He is the dununba of the ring; the dance of the strong man in the flesh. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/the-struggle-to-build-a-proper-monument-to-slavery-in-rio/ Wed, 08 Jun 2016 12:01:06 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/the-struggle-to-build-a-proper-monument-to-slavery-in-rio/ Curbed.com on The Struggle to Build a Proper Monument to Slavery in Rio, particularly at Rio’s Valongo Wharf: Built in 1811, the Valongo Wharf in Rio de Janeiro has been buried many times throughout its history. One of the largest slave ports in the Americas, the area served as the entryway for more than half a million Africans held in bondage. It was literally covered up in 1843, when the bride of Brazil’s Portuguese emperor was set to arrive for a grand wedding, and then slowly covered with dirt and pavement over the following decades. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/follow-up-on-mestre-gigantes-passing/ Fri, 03 Jun 2016 12:09:04 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/follow-up-on-mestre-gigantes-passing/ More information has come to light about Mestre Gigante and his recent death on Monday, May 30, 2016, at the age of 95. We originally posted a brief report of his death that evening, but very little information was available at that time. Since then, the Bahia publication Correio has posted an article with more detail, including footage of the funeral. An excerpt with rough translation from Mestre de capoeira Gigante morre aos 95 anos em Salvador: After losing the fight against respiratory infection, Mestre Gigante received his final blow in Teresa of Lisieux Hospital and the body was buried in the Campo Santo cemetary. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-efraim-silvas-dream-of-graduation-comes-true/ Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:29:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-efraim-silvas-dream-of-graduation-comes-true/ The New Haven Register did a nice story on Mestre Efraim Silva’s high school graduation—at 52 years old. Silva, owner of Connecticut Capoeira and Dance Center, 1175 State St., quit high school in his native Brazil at 17 to pursue his passion for teaching capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art that requires quick, complex, acrobatic moves. He went on to attain the highest professional success, becoming a national champion and building a Brazilian dance and capoeira empire here that continues to take him on travels around the globe. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-gigante-passes-away-at-94/ Mon, 30 May 2016 20:21:24 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/mestre-gigante-passes-away-at-94/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcNGl4nhQbs Social media users are reporting today that Mestre Gigante has passed away in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. He was, according to @CapoeiraBrasil_Bta, 94 years old. Capoeiristas around the world are beginning to pay their respects to the venerated master, known for being a contemporary of both Mestre Pastinha and Mestre Bimba, having been graduated by the latter mestre. Mestre Gigante faleceu hoje em Salvador. Salve Mestre Gigante! #Capoeira pic.twitter.com/tfq3GucAFg — CapoeiraBrasil_Bta (@Capoeira_Bogota) May 30, 2016 Descanse em paz Mestre Gigante! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/is-there-a-place-for-capoeira-in-the-olympics/ Sat, 28 May 2016 12:46:41 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/is-there-a-place-for-capoeira-in-the-olympics/ While capoeira’s identity has always had strong roots, it finds its public face constantly changing as the art form adapts to a fast-evolving modern world. Technology, media, and an ever-expanding profile present challenges to the traditions within capoeira and its conservatives, as phenomenons such as the UFC drive more interest to all martial arts—especially ones as visually-pleasing as capoeira. A huge, upcoming challenge for both capoeira and Brazil is the 2016 Summer Olympics, taking place in Rio de Janeiro from August 5 to August 21. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-guanabara-new-york-hosts-successful-rodathon-batizado-fundraiser/ Thu, 26 May 2016 17:53:01 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-guanabara-new-york-hosts-successful-rodathon-batizado-fundraiser/ Brooklyn, New York’s Capoeira Guanabara recently hosted its annual “rodathon” fundraiser for its batizado, apparently to great success, as shown in a “thank you” video posted to YouTube by user turgger316. The event took place at Prospect Park’s Grand Army Plaza on May 15, 2016 and according to the video, helped raise over $1800. The group’s capoeiristas were individually sponsored with donations made in cash or via PayPal. Capoeira Guanabara was founded by Mestre Di Mola in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the Brooklyn location includes instructors Monitor Anun and Monitora Mundança. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/grupo-liberdade-de-capoeiras-2016-batizado-in-newark-nj/ Tue, 24 May 2016 14:40:02 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/grupo-liberdade-de-capoeiras-2016-batizado-in-newark-nj/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x539Wl0GA2o Check out this great highlights reel of Grupo Liberdade de Capoeira’s 4th annual batizado in Newark, NJ, posted on their YouTube channel. The workshops and events began on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, and continued through Sunday, May 15. The batizado itself took place on Saturday and concluded with an open roda on Sunday. The list of guests for the batizado was both impressive and extensive, many appearing in the aforementioned video. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/2016-olympic-torch-welcomed-by-capoeiristas-in-bahia-brazil/ Sun, 22 May 2016 12:10:47 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/2016-olympic-torch-welcomed-by-capoeiristas-in-bahia-brazil/ As reported by AfricaNews.com. Safe to say this is a first for capoeira: The flame was also welcomed by a group performing capoeira, a mix between martial-arts and dance created by Afro-Brazilians during the time of slavery, and named a UNESCO cultural heritage in 2014. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-movies-the-best-10-scenes/ Sat, 21 May 2016 16:09:11 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-movies-the-best-10-scenes/ A list by Arte Capoeira Center of New York City, NY, USA: From historical movies to highly choreographed martial arts fighting scenes, a few movie directors and actors have taken up the challenge to bring this beautiful and complex art on the large screen. Here we have chosen some of the best ones, so if you’re looking for some capoeira action on the movie screen beyond “Only the Strong”, read on and let us know which ones are your favorites. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/free-and-ongoing-capoeira-training-at-the-national-press-club-in-pakistan/ Wed, 18 May 2016 16:12:06 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/free-and-ongoing-capoeira-training-at-the-national-press-club-in-pakistan/ After an initial two week training at the National Press Club (NPC) in Pakistan, reported on by Pakistani outfit The News, the publication posted a follow-up reporting that the NPC has agreed to continue the training on a regular basis, free for NPC journalists and their children. The capoeira training is being conducted by the Pakistan Capoeira Academy (PCA) under the instruction of instructor Shayan Ali, of ABADA Capoeira, who trained in Rio de Janeiro under Mestre Canguru and Mestre Camisa. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/women-find-empowerment-in-capoeira-on-the-streets-of-jordan/ Tue, 17 May 2016 15:53:01 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/women-find-empowerment-in-capoeira-on-the-streets-of-jordan/ Women take to the streets of Jordan via The Middle East Monitor (MEMO): For Daniah the street is a metaphor for freedom, and Jordanian women should be further encouraged to take to the streets of their neighbourhood, their country and beyond, to freely and creatively share their thoughts, ambitions and world-changing ideas. “I wish capoeira would keep enabling women in Amman to connect with each other and apply its principles of respect, equity and cooperation to real life. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-at-montclair-state-universitys-luso-brasilian-day/ Mon, 16 May 2016 16:17:15 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-at-montclair-state-universitys-luso-brasilian-day/ First Annual Luso-Brasilian Day Celebration Promotes Cultural Awareness via the Montclarion: Professor David Morgan, the instructor of the capoeira class, encouraged students to get involved in the dance by promoting the sense of fun and friendship, “Capoeira is a community where you make friends,” Morgan said. “You go to these clubs and get to meet new people.” https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/grao-mestre-barrao-at-axe-capoeira-comox-valley-1st-batizado/ Thu, 28 Apr 2016 20:47:32 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/grao-mestre-barrao-at-axe-capoeira-comox-valley-1st-batizado/ The Comox Valley Record on the batizado: The founder of Axé Capoeira ­— Grão Mestre Barrão — led the evening’s roda, and all guests were formally welcomed. On Saturday, 150 students (including 60 children), were busy in workshops all day at the Comox Rec Centre. The group then put on a top-notch show to a sold-out crowd at the Sid Williams Theatre, showcasing traditional Afro-Brazilian dances and, of course, capoeira. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/food-playing-the-berimbau-to-a-different-tune-in-nyc/ Thu, 21 Apr 2016 14:45:00 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/food-playing-the-berimbau-to-a-different-tune-in-nyc/ This story comes from the Queens Gazette of New York City, where Mario Espindola has named his Brazilian restaurant after the berimbau, the central instrument of capoeira. Unfortunately, the article leaves much to be desired and contains no actual information on the restaurant itself. For those interested in checking out Mario’s eatery, a Google search yielded this website, presumably for his restaurant, located in the West Village of Manhattan. Enjoy! https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/news-origens-do-brasil-capoeira-in-bournemouth-england/ Tue, 19 Apr 2016 14:45:56 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/news-origens-do-brasil-capoeira-in-bournemouth-england/ It seems like every other day, we hear about another capoeira group that is flourishing in their own corner of the world. It’s great to see them get local or even national news coverage, which can only benefit the group and help it reach more people. Earlier this week, a local news outlet in Bournemouth, England posted a story on Origens do Brasil, a capoeira group that has been alive and well in Bournemouth for many years. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/detroit-brooks-enters-capoeira-training-at-advanced-age/ Sun, 17 Apr 2016 03:13:24 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/detroit-brooks-enters-capoeira-training-at-advanced-age/ Detroit Brooks, age 67, of San Diego, CA just began his career as a capoeirista. He’s showing his fellow students, community, and the world something a lot of capoeiristas already know: capoeira knows no age limits. Read the full story here. https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:48:22 +0000 https://www.capoeiranewsonline.com/capoeira-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Any dedicated capoeirista could tell you their personal story about how capoeira has offered them something that nothing else was able to – be it expression, escape, or companionship. However, not everyone can claim to have found the kind of salvation it offers to many boys in the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo, where a joint effort by UNICEF, the Congolese NGO Concert d’Actions pour Jeunes et Enfants Défavorisés, and the Brazilian Embassy has brought capoeira to another corner of the world (and perhaps to one of its roots).