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.

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.

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.”

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.