Brooklyn’s Ginga Mundo Capoeira Sends Big Batizado Invitation to Huffington Post Readers

Rolha Capoeira

2 minute read

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.

Contra-Mestra Gata Brava’s Big Statement on Capoeira, Culture, and Injustice

Rolha Capoeira

4 minute read

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…

Mestre Boneco Featured in Capoeira Brasil Holanda’s Excellent 2016 Batizado Video

Rolha Capoeira

1 minute read

Vimeo user Gertjan van ginkel recently shared a well-produced and uplifting video capturing some of Capoeira Brasil Holanda’s 2016 batizado and capoeira festival. The video reflects a smooth, bright, and fun side of capoeira, while highlighting the words of guest Mestre Boneco, who imparts positivity, wisdom and experience to the group’s students.