capoeira

Mestre Cobra Mansa Workshop – 03/05/2013

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Mestre Cobra Mansa Workshop – 03/05/2013 My first time @ Mojubá. Mestre Cobra Mansa & Mestre Poncianinho 03 May 2013 After watching Aruanda, a dvd by CDO London group (Mestre Poncianinho) – I followed him on Facebook, and came across Mestre Cobra Mansa’s Kilombo Tenonde Permangola. “Directed by “Mestre Cobra Mansa” this center combines the … Read more

Guardian article – from 2007

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27 Dec 2012 – Guardian article – from 2007 All You Need to Know about capoeira – 2007 Although Sylvia & Marcos opened the first Capoeira school in London, there were other capoeiristas around at the time, including Contra Mestre Robinson, Mestre Peixinho and Mestre Ousado, amongst others. These are the ones I know of … Read more

Mestre Guimba’s London Farewell

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12 Dec 2012 – Mestre Guimba’s London Farewell

Mestre Guimba left for Rio yesterday at 4am. His parting gift was a roda full of energy and emotion. Here is some of it…

I filmed this one:

Mestre Guimba’s farewell Roda by Clovis Lowe

Mestre Guimba and Maria Bonita by Clovis Lowe

Full version of first video

Jogo de São Bento

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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 … Read more