Category: culture
Capoeira Communication
09 November 2014 – Capoeira Communication What really stuck with me in this lesson: Mestre Poncianinho was very keen to emphasize the importance of communication in Capoeira. If you don’t communicate and just worry about doing the things you can do physically, then it’s not really true Capoeira. Capoeira is a dialogue. I knew that,…
Toque de Angolinha and Mestre Waldemar
26 October 2014 Toque de Angolinha and Mestre Waldemar Another Sunday and another new toque to practice. This one is called Angolinha. Or Waldemar (da Paixão). So I learned a new toque and also about Mestre Waldemar. I heard about him before, in songs mostly. His presence as a Capoeira Mestre started in the 40s…
Mestre Toni Vargas
9th of July 2014 – O escravo capoeira – Meet Mestre Toni Vargas Been listening to Mestre Toni Vargas constantly for the last couple of months. I really like his lyrics, his carioca accent and way of thinking, and his deep, hoarse voice. ”O ESCRAVO CAPOEIRA” – The Capoeira Slave ESCRAVO NEGRO, ESCRAVO BRANCO. SOMOS…
Capoeira Trousers of the past…
03 June 2014 – Capoeira Trousers of the past… This abadá is from 1990, when I trained with Muzenza Group in London for nearly a year – I kept them all these years, they still fit – capoeira trousers are stretchy and forgiving. The waist is very high compared with more recent trousers…
Mojubá Workshop – When Kay met Capoeira
01 Jun 2014 – Mojubá Workshop – When Kay met Capoeira I attended Mojubá’s capoeira workshop this weekend. They were a very memorable and special 10 hours , which I shall treasure for the rest of my life. The icing on the cake happened on day two, when Joanna Dobson – Author of the fascinating…