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  • Berimbau Toques

    First Published in 2014Last modified May 2025 The best known Capoeira toques are Angola, São Bento Pequeno and São Bento Grande. Here I go through those and various others that I have learned. The notation is explained here. For further explanations of specific toques, follow the links provided. * Toques on YouTube (Recorded in 2015)…


  • More Hip

    01 September 2011 – More Hip Last Thursday I went to St. George’s hospital, to see a physiotherapist for my hip.  Which in fact has been better lately, since I spent a month taking 500mg Naproxen.  On the very same month, however, I caught one cold after another – I rarely have colds these days,…


  • Photos

    all photos copyright Leticia Golubov Capoeira Photos Collection July 2014 Batizado – 19/07/2014 Rio 40 Degrees – April 2013 July 2012 Workshop – 15/07/12 July 2012 Batizado – 14/07/12 Schools Capoeira Championship – 12/07/12 ============================================================================================


  • Right Hip injury

    03 September 2010 – Right Hip Injury I have been seeing a physio for the last few months (10 sessions, once a week, with some breaks) because I have been getting a sore hip (right hand-side) particularly after jogging, but also when walking or sitting on the same position (driving, working, sofa) for longer than…