21 November 2012
Jogo de São Bento
Ai, ai, ai, ai São Bento me chama
Ai, ai, ai, ai São Bento me quer.
I’m somewhat confused as to what the São Bento game consists of. My understanding is that it’s a fast game, comprised mainly of attacking kicks.
Any comments and opinions, or help in clarifying much appreciated.
According to this site: www.magalicapoeira.com/historia-da-capoeira/toques-de-capoeira (link which no longer works)
Nesse momento a luta é enfatizada no jogo, exigindo velocidade de reflexos.
In this moment the emphasis is on fighting, demanding speed and reflex from the players.
This game isn’t specifically named in our group, although, instinctively, this type of game is played – when the music is faster and the roda is at its most energetic/intense phase. Maybe it’s well known in Capoeira Regional.
Ai, ai, ai, ai
São Bento me chama
Ai, ai, ai, ai
São Bento me leva
Ai, ai, ai, ai
São Bento me prenda
Ai, ai, ai, ai
São Bento me solta
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Me chamou que vou
Ai, ai, ai, ai
São Bento me qué.
Ai, ai, ai, ai
Pra jogar capoeira
Ai, ai, ai, ai
E me joga no chão
Ai, ai, ai, ai
E apanha e cegonha
Ai, ai, ai, ai
E se joga no chão
Ai, ai, ai, ai