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Berimbau available here!

Ted — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:21:46 GMT

Hey, gente boa, check out this link to an authentic Berimbau set with Caxixi too!:

http://www.globalmusicalinstruments.com/store-products-BRLD-Berimbau%2C-Large-Deluxe-%282-Pc-Set%29_1095603831.html

International shipping is available, just send an email with your country and postal code and I will give you a quote.

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Frustrated newie. Best place for beginners to learn Capoeira in San Francisco?

ChanelCinq — Sat, 28 Jan 2006 06:08:34 GMT

I went to my very first class today after wanting to try Capoeira for 8 years. I walked out as I was so frustrated. Everyone was really nice and to the credit of the instructor he was a sub.

I went to a class in Menlo Park that is part of the Omulu group and it was very, very informal. 75% of the participants showed up 45 minutes late including the sub.

When I learn something new I must have instruction and I was not getting it. I did not even know the basic steps and the sub whipped out these complicated routines. Anyway like I said everyone was so helpful and friendly but I was not learning anything and only getting more frustrated so I excused myself after 30 minutes into the class.

I know both Omulu and Abada have beginning classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at practically the same time. Abada seems to have a more professional web site and they appear to be more organized.

Omulu's web site has inncorrect address info that I could not even MapQuest and they seem to be super casual about things.

I know there are several capoeira places in SF but those to appear to be the biggest. Any recomendations to newbies on where to go.

Good instruction is extremely important to me and I am looking for a class geared towards beginners.

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capoeira performance in San Francisco

rushka — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:37:37 GMT

my capoeira school is presenting this performance. hope you all can make it...

Athletic, inspiring, energetic and rich with cultural expression, Mestranda Márcia Cigarra’s SPIRIT OF BRAZIL ‘09 will explore and celebrate the Brazilian marital art of capoeira and other traditional Brazilian dance and musical expressions through a series of master classes, symposiums and performances! This year’s festival will present some of the world’s best Afro-Brazilian artists, including Mestrando Peixe Crú, one of the highest-ranking leaders of ABADÁ worldwide and student of the legendary Mestre Camisa.

Joining ABADA-Capoeira SF's explosive and energetic Performance Troupe will also be special guest artists from ABADÁ- Brazil, Europe and North America. Plus, local Brazilian dance and musical artists— each internationally celebrated as masters of Brazilian folk art traditions.

In an effort to preserve and rescue the contributions of one of the founding fathers of capoeira,"Mestre Bimba," this year's festival explores and accentuates the capoeira movements and rhythms he created. Don't miss the talent, vitality, and spirit this festival will bring to the Bay Area!

Performance Concert Series
Fri., Feb. 20th 8pm 
Sat., Feb. 21th 8pm 
Sun., Feb. 22nd 2pm matinee, followed by artist reception and Ponto de Cultura* celebration! 

ProjectArtaud Theater 
450 Florida Street, San Francisco, CA 94110 
Tickets: $20 general admission, $12 youth (18 and under) & seniors

For more info, go to http://abada.org/performance_troupe.shtml

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Any Capoeristas going to Santacon in NY?

Maré — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:56:28 GMT

Hello,

A bunch of people from my group are going to Santacon in NY. We played santa capoeira, and it was awesome. just wanted to see if there are any other capoeiristas out there coming to the NY santacon and want to meet up and play with us.

Mare

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storytelling in capoeira

trofimova — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:37:16 GMT

does anyone know any capoeira stories ? please retell if you do :) or point me in a direction
i'm trying to find one to present in my lit class

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New to Capoeira ....

mellea — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 23:20:47 GMT

So new that Im still trying to pronounce it :) Ive had so many people recommend this to me over the years that when I saw it was offered locally and I actually had a free day.... So after 1 class Im hoping I can find ways to return. Ive taught dance over the years and then for the past 6 months have tapered off dramatically due to work and some pesky neurological drama. Balance, centering, hearing, and endurance abandoned me for some time and now Im finding ways around it and regaining.
What better way to centering than through movement ? What impressed me in that class was the feedback of moving with others.
I have no idea if Im able to return but hopefully will.
Am wondering if anyone started out below beginner like me, and is still staying with it?

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good capoeira book/DVD ?

stephane — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:28:24 GMT

hey,

am new to that subject. anybody would recommend a good book/DVD to learn?

thanks,

S.

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NYC peeps...

Martin — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 01:14:27 GMT

if you happen to be around the "Art under the Bridge" festival this coming weekend, I will be showing 8 Capoeira inspired peices at Gleason's Gym 77 Front street as a part of an exhibit of fight reated art.
I posted a picture of one of them in the photo album

axe
-m

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Beautiful and Awesome Berimbaus by Perere

Perere — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:10:31 GMT

Valeu camaradinhos,

I'm one of those creatures out there finding his way in the world through devotion to my arts and skills. Proud and honored to be a long-time student, teacher, and guide in capoeira angola. I craft berimbaus for capoeiras, for musicians, and for those who do inner-journey work with ancient instruments. If you're interested in checking out my craft work, I'd love to make you an amazing one-of-a-kind berimbau.

Please come on over to:

http://www.geocities.com/palmares_seattle/instruments.html

http://www.geocities.com/palmares_seattle/ - for my capoeira website & community.

Axe', and respect

Contra Mestre Perere

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2008 Burning Man capoeira- Let's get it on!

Brasa — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:14:28 GMT

Hey all,

UCA and USA are teaming up to make sure the rodas at center camp go off this year. If you're interested, post a message on burner capoeira tribe- that's our spot for coordinating and planning.

muito axe,
Brasa

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Searching for Capoeira Angola

Leo's Sun — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:30:54 GMT

Are ther any Capoeiristas in the Columbia SC. area!? Or am I just out of luck? Please!!! help a brother out.

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Toscana Capoeira Workshop open roda (invitation)

Luca — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 11:26:20 GMT

Hi there, this is to invite anyone traveling throught Italy this summer to stop by in Montemassi (Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy) on july the 20th for the inaugural roda of the capoeira stage we are organizing.

Please see: http://www.ToscanaCapoeiraWorkshop.org

and contact me asap if you plan to attend!

Ciao, Axè

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Mestre Naldinho Tribe and 2008 visit...

LaneRemembersToBreathe — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 21:07:17 GMT

M. Naldinho is a rare specimen of Angoleiro who has taught guest workshops in academies of M. Joao Grande (NY), M. Ombrinho (NY), and M. Marcelo (CA), while maintaining an academy in Paraiba, Brasil for over 2 decades.

He will visit the US again in August 2008.

Please visit (and join) http://www.tribe.net/angolacomunidade to keep up on the details as they develop.

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Beginner Capoeria Student

claudiahays — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:11:24 GMT

I have recently begun taking Capoeira lessons - does anyone recommend any specific practicing techniques to do outside of the classroom?

I have been trying to replicate the exercises we do in class, but I thought that maybe someone might have a few good 'words of wisdom' for someone so new to this awesome skill...

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NYC Capoeira Guerreiros Batizado tomorrow!

Maré — Fri, 02 May 2008 20:02:28 GMT

http://www.columbia.edu/cu/capoeirapalmares/Temp_images2.htm

Check it out. There are workshops in the morning. Mestre Boa Gente, Pedrinho, Ninja...

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Capoeira

jmb — Tue, 28 Oct 2003 03:32:37 GMT

Welcome to the Capoeira Tribe.

I am a student of Mestres Acordeon, Ra and Suelly in the United Capoeira Association. As of 10/03 I've almost been playing 5 years. I also created www.capoeiraarts.com and www.capoeira.bz Check them out if you are interested in capoeira.

Who are you, where are you from, and whats up?

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What do you do if there is no one teaching Capoeira

Ze — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 11:20:30 GMT

I live in Goa India, here the people have not heard about Capoeira forget about teaching it... Please give me some tips on how to go about learning Capoeira.... i have bought Mestre Nestor Capoeira's books but you know how it is.... you need the physical presence of a capoerista to pass along the spirit of Capoeira to you :D

Help guys :)

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Looking for Stuart, Capoeirista from Earthdance/Burning Man '07!

robintala — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 23:06:38 GMT

Anyone know how to get a hold of Stuart, a Capoeirista from Burning Man and Earthdance? He is bald headed with a braid on the back. I think he just left for Hawaii...

Message me if you know him!

thanks,

Robin

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Capoeira Classes in Kilburn [London]

exitfx — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 11:08:30 GMT

http://www.exitfx.net/backgroundimages/capoeira.jpg

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angoleros slower?

LowKey_Loki — Tue, 22 Jun 2004 21:06:14 GMT

Hello all. I'm relatively new to Capoeira (only been involved for a few months). The first group I trained with was an Angola group and they gave me a lot of ideas about Angola and its slower movements being the "original" way of playing, sighting tradition, proper execution of movements, and emphasis on strategy/malicia as the purpose. However, I'm now training in a style of Regional, and the instructor has suggested that Angola was once actually played faster and that the slow movement (along with much of its "traditional" justification) is a relatively recent phenomenon.

I don't mean to get into politics over styles, but I'm just wondering if anyone knows anything about this or can recommend a source for more information on the history.

Thanks!

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capoeira in beijing?

Thu, 13 Apr 2006 21:21:36 GMT

does anyone know of a mestre or informal group playing capoeira in beijing? i will be spending a month there this summer. cheers,
lexy-lou

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Capoeira angola cafe´(fica) olympia,wa

alexeiduCre — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 20:12:01 GMT

Café Escondido
a Brazilian Secret Cafe
Sunday, August 26th at the Eagle's Hall, downtown Olympia on the corner of 4th and Plum.

Come indulge in a night of Brazilian food, drink, music, and dance!

Featuring:
- A full menu of rich brazilain food and drink.
- Live Music of Eduardo Mendonca and Caxambu (www.showbrazil.com)
- A performance of Capoeira Angola, lead by Contramestre Silvinho (www.ficaseattle.org)

5:00 pm - Doors open.
7:00 pm - Capoeira Angola performance
8:00 pm - Eduardo Mendonca leads music and dance until late!

This event is a fundraiser for the International Capoeira Angola Foundation. For more information, contact Leon at leon@riseup.net or (360)970-1519.

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New England Capoeira?

Genevieve — Fri, 17 Aug 2007 15:28:41 GMT

Just moved to Portsmouth, NH from Portland, OR and am looking for a capoeira studio.
anyone know of any anywhere near here?
puh-leeeeeese!!!

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Any Capoeira Classes in Portland!

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 21:05:57 GMT

Been wanting to get back into practicing for awhile and keep putting it off some some reason or another. I practiced for a little in Seattle with an awesome mastre who really incorporated energetic and spiritual ideas in with our learning. He was also affordable. I would love to find something similar here! Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks!

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(east) bay area classes, kids?

jodilee — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 20:27:04 GMT

looking for some guidance... i've enjoyed a few capoeira presentations and events and would love to get my daughter into this art. do you have any recomendations on where we might begin?

she's 9 years old, we're in the east bay.

thanks!!!
jodi

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open roda today in oakland

Absalom — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:26:51 GMT

come to lake merritt, north side by 580
you can't miss a group of capoeiristas at the park, you know what we look like.
6pm sharp (brasilian time)
see you there

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On the playa??

RhythmsAddiction — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:37:38 GMT

What time/days are we having center camp (and misc. playa) rodas this year? Look forward to playing with ya'll.....

Bless,
SolShine

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Capoeira at US Social Forum Atlanta

Gamo — Thu, 17 May 2007 12:24:15 GMT

Community Healing and Spiritual Practice Space
USSF Community Healing and Spiritual Practice Space (ALL GENDER)

For centuries, movements for justice and liberation have always included ritual, reflective and creative practices, healing and spiritual traditions. How do we honor and uphold these traditions within our social justice movements? How can we build new practices that connect us to our legacies of ancestors and liberation movements? How do we acknowledge that we are continually in a process of freeing and healing ourselves from the effects of oppression, violence, and injustice?

In light of this, we want to invite US Social Forum participants to build a communal space of healing and spiritual practice. We will be creating a space for reflective, healing & meditation practices for USSF participants to experience while attending the gathering. We are seeking volunteers who are interested in helping and/or are healing arts practitioners in reiki, massage, yoga, acupuncture/acupressure, energy and body work, dance, movement, somatics, art therapies, etc. and spiritual practices in prayer and meditation to help us hold this all gender space for the USSF community through the duration of the US Social Forum (June 27th – July 1st, 2007).

The space (location TBA) will include:

(a) a silent area that can be used for prayer, meditation and ritual
(b) an area that can be used for collective work in healing, reiki, massage, yoga etc
(c) a space for quiet conversation, dialogue, writing, art as reflective practice
(d) small break out spaces for individual healing work
(d) creating interfaith public ritual and community altars both indoors and outdoors

We invite you to help us integrate healing and spiritual pracitce as tools for transformation and social justice.

For more information please contact info@stonecircles.org

Please note that in order to participate as a healing practitioner in the healing space you must both REGISTER and contact info@stonecircles.org.

To return to the Healing Health and Environmental Justice page click HERE

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capoeira arts foundation fundraiser

Absalom — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:22:38 GMT

oi! there's going to be a big fundraiser for the capoeira arts foundation.
they are a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and propagation of capoeira culture.

check more out at their site:
http://www.capoeiraartsfoundation.org/friendsofcapoeira/index.html

it's going to be a fun night with exceptional food, good music, and a silent auction. a lot of this is going to help fund the last batizado that will be held in the capoeira arts' current location. that will be at the end of july, at which point they will be moving not too far away.

it's going to be a really nice evening with a lot of great crafts, gifts, vouchers, etc. for auction.

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Any Capoeira Classes in Coachella Valley, Riverside, Ontario area?

jasper — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:00:03 GMT

Any info would be appreciated thanks!

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Kosmos Music & Dance Camp, June 14th-17th...

Matthew — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 15:47:53 GMT

Check out the website:

www.kosmoscamp.com

Featuring Brazilian dancer Dandara Backen and percussionist Kim Atkinson

The warm summer days at Kosmos Camp are filled with music and dance workshops. Dancers learn and perform on finished dance floors, with wall mirrors in the main lodge. Musicians enjoy instruction and practice opportunities in our open-air venues. Both dancers and musicians study with world-renowned professional teachers in a wide variety of styles from different cultures.
And all campers enjoy the luxuries of Saratoga Springs Resort, nestled just over 2 hours north of both San Francisco and Sacramento in 260 private acres of forest. Miles of hiking trails with breathtaking views of nearby Clearlake and access to natural mineral springs, surround a pair of lodges with both indoor sleeping accommodations and clean camp grounds, complete with a spacious pool and large jacuzzi. All meals are provided by our professional chef and feature a gourmet menu with an eclectic array of world cuisines and a full bar serving reasonably priced mixed drinks, beer, and wine after dinner. Evenings feature concerts and dance performances by students and staff in the immaculate Heart Lodge, and open-floor dancing with late-night jamming afterwards.

Ultimately, Kosmos is both a school of music and dance, as well as an unforgettable celebration among friends. It is a special getaway where people bond their passions and talents. We hope you join us and help create a unique community that we all can cherish in the years to come.

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Cordao de Oura Capoeira Presents The 1st International Capoeira Gathering (APRIL 5-7, 2007)

kimo — Thu, 05 Apr 2007 15:00:24 GMT

Directed by Mestre Suassuna and organized by Mestre Penteado, this will be a large international gathering of capoeira mestres from Brasil and the United States. Over 20 mestres have been confirmed including Mestre Suassuna. There will be workshops in capoeira as well as samba dance and other Brasilian arts. The Riverside/Loma Linda Cordao de Oura Capoeira group is also having their first batizado.

If you are just spectating and not participating in either the workshops or the batizado, admission will be on a donation basis. Check out the link below for more information.

www.capoeiracdo-usa.org/batizado.htm
www.capoeiracdo-usa.org/maps.htm

Paz e Aloha,
Kimo

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Capoeira Senzala Hawaii Batizado

juliastarseed — Fri, 23 Mar 2007 19:55:37 GMT

Capoeira Senzala is host workshops and celebrating their Batizado! Come out and support!

Centro Cultural Senzala Capoeira
Workshops held:
March 21 8pm UH-Manoa Studio 2
March 22, St. Mark's Church, 7pm
March 24, UH-Manoa Studio 2, 10am
Special Batizado presentation follows Saturday's workshop.

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Fremont?

Cathy — Wed, 07 Mar 2007 07:24:31 GMT

Hello, new to the tribe. I have a friend in Fremont who's looking to start training capoeira. Does anyone know of any nearby academies/classes? Thanks in advance.

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SF Capoeira meetup group! woo!

jasonized — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:49:52 GMT

http://capoeira.meetup.com/132/

Join up and get on the lsit for rodas throughout the year!

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Portland Oregon classes?

cfj — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 06:16:24 GMT

I see posts from all over the US. Are there any Capoeira Angola classes in NW portland Oregon? Or anywhere in Portland??

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Capoeira on the Big Island

ifajah — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 07:56:31 GMT

I meet a lot of Bay area travlers and if your into playing while your here, there is a class every saturday tought by Randy Banks. Its in Pahoa(Big Island) 8am @ the community center. Monthly Roda at the Yoga Shala in Pahoa also with a brother name Joe. I forgot his last name. Randy has been playing for 25 plus years and is a very good teacher. Check us out.

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Capoeira in Reno/Tahoe

howwoward — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 05:59:11 GMT

Just found Brett in Reno. Prior to this, I believe that there was NO capoeira in reno. Yahoo!

http://www.tahoecapoeira.com/

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pandeiro skin

cassidy — Fri, 22 Sep 2006 20:19:35 GMT

I am a capoeista in Berkeley, Ca and I'm wondering if any one knows where I might find skin to replace 2 busted pandeiro heads in the east bay.

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Queda de rins: a minor concern for women

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 20:38:53 GMT

As a woman just beginning capoeira, I discovered that queda de rins can be tricky to get into if you are on the busty side. So I am asking for opinions and advice about how women can get into queda de rins without spending too much time readjusting their chest in order to avoid any unpleasant pinching or squishing.

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play in Bellingham?

RobV — Tue, 31 Oct 2006 18:55:23 GMT

Greetings
I am a beginner looking to train a bit this winter..
I am living in North western Washington and new to the area
If you cvould help me out
Many thanks
Rob

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gunga

Absalom — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 20:45:59 GMT

a gunga e meu!

just in case you were wondering

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SAMBADA CD Release Party! Saturday at Senzala

bahiyabelly — Tue, 03 Oct 2006 17:34:07 GMT

Sambada CD Release Party

Date:Saturday Oct, 7th
Time 9-1am
Cover: $10
Location: 250 E. Java Drive Sunnyvale CA, 94089
Website: www.senzalarestaura nt.com / www.sambada. com
Info: Kitchen will be open until 11pm

This is Mestre Vaughino's Restaurant

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Capoiera Sul da Bahia

shIIsa — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 04:53:42 GMT

Here is a teeny snippet of Mestre Railson/Instructor Sale's Batizado- SAN FRANCISCO 2006, if you are interested.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNRvTX2S23Q

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dj mixes with capoeira music in them...

haolegolucky — Fri, 29 Sep 2006 05:24:55 GMT

I just found a random mix on blentwell.com that has a very fast mix of "parana" on in (forgive my spelling) and it rocks. I was wondering if anyone has links to sites with brazillian influenced music (samba, capoeira, etc) that is mixed seamlessly.

the mix I found was called "sonar calibrado" and it rocks. hip hop, samba, capoeira, and other random goodness.

mahalo,
~forrest~

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SF Bay capoeira calendar! Hooray!

jasonized — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:18:23 GMT

Hey y'all--

I'm going to try to keep a capoeira calendar for the SF Bay Area, including events and informal gatehrings as well as classes. So check it out anytime you get the itch to play, and be sure to keep me in the know!

http://tinyurl.com/ldxtg

Cheers,
jason

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Mestre Carlos Aceituno memorials

jasonized — Thu, 28 Sep 2006 17:08:17 GMT

I just got this sent to me...
-jason
========

Mestre Carlos Aceituno, who many know as the leader of Fogo Na Roupa,
the Mission Cultural Center in San Francisco and CitiCentre Dance
Theatre in Oakland passed away last night of a heart-attack.

information respectfully sent courtesy via vivaARTS
info: vivaARTS - 510-464-3025
*attached information donor/contact info updates
________________________________

UPCOMING MEMORIALS IN HONOR OF CARLOS ACEITUNO
Founder/Director of Fogo Na Roupa Grupo Carnaval
Mestre, Omulu Capoeira Guanabara

Thurs, Sept. 28, 2006- Mission Cultural Center -
6:30p - 8p
*open roda led by lead Instructors

Sat, Sept. 30, 2006- Mission Cultural Center -
1:00p-3p
*gathering, sharing , reflections - Dance students of
Carlos Aceituno

Sun, Oct. 1, 2006 - Malonga Center - 4:00p-6p -
Open Dance/Drum
*DONATIONS ENCOURAGED in support of Family & Memorial
efforts*

DANCE in the Spirit of Carlos Aceituno - "Carnaval
Style"
Celebrating Dance Spirit shared passionately by Carlos
Aceituno through multitudes of Dance & Drum students
and enthusiasts alike...
*Dance led by Regina Califa & Guest Instructors of
Brasilian Dance
*Bateria led by Jose' Rivera Co-Musical Director, Fogo
Na Roupa

All Bay Area Drummers and Dancers are encouraged to
join in the spirit! Thank you for your prayers of
support!

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ucsf parnassus lunchtime?

Mon, 18 Sep 2006 20:54:36 GMT

hey!

is anyone interested in participating in a regular informal millberry union or outdoor street roda at the parnassus campus?

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Burning Man...

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:56:13 GMT

So let's share in any ideas for this year's Burn: Crucial songs anyone has to post,or bringing the instruments to REALLY make this year happenin and truely on FIYA!

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Play in Venice/Southbay/Los Angeles area?

LUNA — Thu, 01 Jun 2006 22:50:17 GMT

Fairly new in the Capoeira world (6-months old). New passion. Can't always go to class. Would like to train/play with a fun, patient group who love the culture just as much as I do. Around sunset time - on the beach, in a park, wherever.

Let me know.

Your sister in Capoeira,
Luna

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a good class in the San Fernando Valley in LA

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 20:20:19 GMT

it has been my dream to study Capoiera for years. i've been into the arts for many years, but never was in the right inner place to study i feel.

now it calls to me.

know any classes? i don't mind traveling to the city.

q

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Capoeira in Tulsa now.

Jaime — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 05:41:49 GMT

Tulsa now has capoeira classes twice a week (Tuesday 7-9pm and Saturday 130-330pm) and workshops once a month through Monitor Sapato of Grupo Beribazu. Contact info can be found at www.beribazu.com

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Check www.soulbrasil.com - articles, axe, photos, events and positive vibes

Zelin — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 19:28:20 GMT

Soul Brasil is a printing magaizne base in L.A with circulation in many cities in California. Music, Dance, Holisitc living, Ecology, Positive thinking is a few of our issues.
Check it out www.soulbrasil.com

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Sebastopol

jillian — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 18:40:50 GMT

Are there any classes in Sebastopol or does anyone play??

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What happened to Capoeira San Jose?

spidey — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 01:24:32 GMT

I called the numbers I had from their old website and they seem turned off. The website ( http://www.capoeirasj.com/ ) isn't working ... as of today. I last went to class there a month or two or three months ago ... are they still going? They must be I'd think unless they had to stop for a bit to upgrade their facility or something.

Anyone with the 411?

And what's the name of the Brazilian Restaurant started by the owners? If I knew that I could call there to find out!

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What to do when there is no class

Apple — Wed, 21 Dec 2005 15:00:02 GMT

I'm visiting my parents for a week and there is no capoeira to be found anywhere near here (South Carolina!). So I'm going to do the obvious pushups, situps, and toning stuff, but was hoping for some other good exercise ideas so that I don't go back to class next week all fat and out of shape ;)

What do you all do when you can't go to class?

-Apple

PS. There is actually capoeira here in SC, but it's 2.5 hours from my parent's house.

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World cup fever

Apple — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 03:47:33 GMT

Anyone else here have World cup fever?! So far I have watched 4 games and am totally hooked. So much so that I'm going at 6AM to this community center here where they are showing the games on the big screen. Unfortunately it's super early due to the time difference but so much fun!

And Brazil won today! Woo hoo!!!!

-Apple

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Ginga the soul of Brazilan Football

bahiyabelly — Mon, 12 Jun 2006 18:52:20 GMT

Check out this amazing film! I saw it at RESFEST last year and have been searching for it ever since. Yes, it's that good!

Now, it's on the web in its entirety at:
http://nikefootball.nike.com/nikefootball/siteshell/index.jsp?code=area51

Once you're on the page go to the achieve button at the bottom right and then choose Ginga the soul of Brazilian Football

Enjoy!

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What are the best excercises for flexibility?

Thundercizzle — Sun, 26 Mar 2006 21:06:15 GMT

What have you found to work best for you at your beginning stage?

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housing in seattle for an austinite?

ellie — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 13:38:45 GMT

hey seattle capoeiristas, im an angoleria coming from austin and im needing a place to stay for the summer. any one need a room mate. ill be going to sccc so some thing that is some what accessable to there would be great. let me know! : D viva capoeira

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seattle capoeira angola

ellie — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:17:23 GMT

howdy yalls. im moving to seattle from austin for the summer and looking for a group to train with and a place to live. any one need a subleaser or roommate for the summer? viva capoeira!!

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Capoeira Angola Music Mix + Sambacana

djgloryb — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 23:00:13 GMT

Blessings Beauties,

Here's the link for a new Capoeira Angola mix that was sent to me; check out the other mixes, too.

"The new Sambacana mix is up - Capoeira Angola.......
http://brazilnetwork.org/statics/media/music/index.html

scroll to April 2006

Axe,
gB!

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done with mardi gras, now how bout a game?

jasonized — Sun, 05 Mar 2006 20:45:49 GMT

been doing disaster relief and have the itch to play a game. i think Katrina swept away all the capoeiristas, but in case they're out there, does someone have a tip of where in New Orleans or the area around it i can find a roda?

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berimbau stringing

heidski — Fri, 10 Mar 2006 23:54:42 GMT

Anyone know of an online resource for restringing my berimbau?

muito obrigado

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Dance Classes in Salvadore???

ChAnDra — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 20:04:10 GMT

Hi

Could anyone suggest me any inspiring Capoeira teachers in Salvadore. I consider myself a Beginer. Any suggestions would be Greatly appreciated.

Obrigado
Sandra

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capoeira in eugune Or.?

RobV — Tue, 15 Nov 2005 04:54:41 GMT

greetings friends, I m looking for a group to learn and dance with around corvallis Or? the cloest cities are eugune and salem. Thanks for the help.
peace and music RobI

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Hey everyone, I'm new...

terrapintrading — Tue, 07 Feb 2006 20:19:36 GMT

My name is Mathew. I am out of Boston and I really wanna get into Capoeira. Please HELP!!!

-Mathew

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Looking for Capoeira in Washington DC

Sun, 20 Nov 2005 16:23:19 GMT

Does anyone have any information on where there's Capoeira in Washington DC. I hate practicing alone.

:D

SA

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suggestions for classes?

posterchildart — Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:50:49 GMT

hi! i am going to be in san jose for about six weeks and am interested in taking some classes. i have a car so i could come into san fran, but it would be cool to find classes in san jose too. any suggestions of places to go?
thanks!

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1st US Open Capoeira Tournament: May 6 Santa Cruz

toque — Thu, 02 Feb 2006 02:06:26 GMT

Mestre Itabora of Axé Capoeira Santa Cruz hosts this first opne tournament.
The rules clearly state that this is a no-contact event: The US Open's judges (not listed on the site, but my guess is some of the Mestres listed under "Endorsements" may take on these roles) will awards points based on flow, creativity/range of movements, and game dominance. Movements such as grappling and kicks to the head and body will result in penalties, although "clean" rasteiras and vingativas (takedowns) are allowed to a point.

http://www.usopencapoeira.com/index.html

I probably won't be around CA at that time, but I'd go if I could. It's only $30 to enter, I think.

Então, quem quer jogar?

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How do you feel about the new tribe layout/design

Stardawn — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 19:10:05 GMT

Ok, so i'm cross posting this to all the tribes i belong to, then i'll send the results to Wade (the main mod)

List your likes/dislikes and, hopefully, we'll all get what we want.

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Looking for a new place to train... any suggestions?

Sun, 22 Jan 2006 00:25:34 GMT

I took a break from capoeira while I was pregnant; now my son is four months old and I want to start training again, but the place I was going is testosterone hell... the mestre acts like he wants us all to be navy seals or something and most of the students are teenage boys. Too macho for me! Does anyone know a good place, preferably East Bay, that is geared toward an older crowd with less to prove? I just want to train and have fun doing it, but I don't want to kill myself in the process.

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humboldt capoeira batizado

tiggerbouncer — Sat, 21 Jan 2006 10:53:13 GMT

mestre canguru of cordao de ouro just announced the dates of our batizado which will surely not be an event to be missed. the dates are may 19,20,and 21 with many white cordaos, contra mestres, professors, and instructors already confirmed be prepared to sweat alot in multiple workshops,samba de roda, muculele, and of course endless open rodas set in beautiful humboldt county. all is welcome. Axe!!!!!!!

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Capoiera Classes

blksafyre — Sat, 26 Nov 2005 19:49:27 GMT

Does anyone know of a place that teaches capoiera in Brooklyn?

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Mandinga in SD - New Year's

sc_peace — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 21:18:54 GMT

Capoeira Mandinga will be deomonstrating at DRAGON BALL at the Museum of Man for New Year's Eve. This will be a great party! Super Sonic Samba School, also Jangada & a host of other great performers. Two stages - one under the starry sky....

puchase tickets at http://tickets.cultivatelife.org
$10 off with discount code "sonic"

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Capoeira in Sacramento CA

plh916 — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 21:07:21 GMT

This is Patrick, AKA Contra-Mestre Galego. Just joined Tribe and wanted to let everybody know about our awesome capoeira academy here in Sacto. more info: www.adbcapoeira.com

Tchao!

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Brazil new Group

Zelin — Wed, 28 Dec 2005 10:26:43 GMT

Hi there...
I would like to invite you to join the group I have been moderate.... please check
Check: http://groups.myspace.com/brazilinusa

Also check www.soulbrasil.com
or www.capoeirando.com

Axé e namastê,

Lindenberg

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capoeira in oaxaca, mexico

SJ_3_Tribe — Thu, 22 Dec 2005 03:20:40 GMT

hey,

I am in Oaxaca in Mexico for a couple of days. I walked down to Roda de Sol on Armenta Y Lopez and couldnt see much going on.

Any other schools around? Anyone know if there is capoeira in Puerto Escondido, Mexico?

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Mixing and adding

Sat, 26 Nov 2005 16:12:06 GMT

I'm curious, what other arts have you mixed into your Capoeria? The reason I ask this is because I've been mixing and adding for the last 20 years.

I've found that Pa Kua Chuan and Aikido add some really interesting ginga variations.

:D

SA

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Biking for Capoeira Unity

Rachel — Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:25:02 GMT

These folks are taking an amazing bike trip from Brazil to California in the name of researching and unifying the diverse capoeira groups in-between. Check them out at:
www.pedalacapoeira.com

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Victoria, BC Capoeira...?

crystalioness — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 19:58:08 GMT

Hello!

I'm a bit out of practice, but have done some Capoeira in the recent past, and wish to get involved in a group again...

If there's anyone in Victoria who knows of a group or class or whatever...let me know!

Thanks and Have FUn!

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I'm in L.A. and want to take Capoeira classes, anyone?

Thu, 25 Aug 2005 06:43:36 GMT

Hey Everyone!

It's this simple. I saw some guys doing Capoeira at a full moon gathering last year and I was blown away! I just finally recovered from an arm injury and functioning at 100%, so I want to get started and take some classes.

Any suggestions or recommendations?

Thanks,
Chris G.

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"Mandinga in Manhattan"

kat_zyie — Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:46:55 GMT

if anyone gets the chance try to check out "Mandinga in Manhattan" by lazaro farias, its a really wonderful documentary on Capoeira. our group just previewed a rough cut last night at the Quilombo Cultural Center in Chicago. im not sure when it will be available for large viewings but its well worth the 55min spent!
blessings,
leia

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heading to brazil

lynx007 — Mon, 19 Sep 2005 02:04:23 GMT

where would you go to study capoiera? for other reasons?

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Batizado-Portland, OR

Apple — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 04:06:00 GMT

Grupo Raca is having our batizado November 4-6. It looks like there are going to be about 15 or so Mestres and Professors, and it's our first one in our new space. Mestre Accordeon is coming up from Berkeley, Mestre Amen from LA, as well as too many others to list... It's $65 for out of town guests and we will have places for the guests to stay. Feel free to message me if you have questions. Hope to see you there!

-Pedra/Apple

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Soul Brasil magazine editor/capoeirando...

Zelin — Sun, 23 Oct 2005 01:35:03 GMT

Any one that teach and have students, or have many friends, or have a sugestion for be a distribution place for SOUL BRASIL MAGAZINE. If if don't know SOUL BRASIL, check our site www.soulbrasil.com/capoeirando. WE HAVE FOR 3 YEARS GIVEM MUCH SPACE FOR PROMOTING THE GOOD VIBES OF CAPOEIRA. I am personally friend of Mestre Batata, Mestre Amen, Professor Gui/Orange County, professor Chin/Santa Barbara e Mestre Urubu/San Francisco.
To contact me: capoeirando@soulbrasil.com
(818)508-8753

Axé for all,

Lindenberg Jr.

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Pics

barefootwillow — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:34:17 GMT

Would love to see more pics of you all doing capoeira....anyone have any to post?

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looking for capoeira info...

voodooriot — Tue, 27 Sep 2005 23:06:55 GMT

looking for capoeira info and classes in San Francisco, close to the Mission would be best

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Capoeira in Hong Kong

hobophobe — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 22:24:58 GMT

Anyone train in hong kong or know of a cool school there? I have a day long layover there coming up in a few weeks

thanks
-jaguar

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anyone know of capoeira near dayton, ohio

melogia — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:04:25 GMT

hey, i am going home to visit the folks next week and would love to continue to get my fix. anyone know of capoeira near dayton, ohio? regional or angola?

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Burning Capoeira

Absalom — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 21:39:43 GMT

Hey thanks again to all the capoeiristas at burning man making it happen!
I haven't played in too long, and i've been inspired to begin training again.
Thanks!

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Fundraising ideas

Apple — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 16:38:00 GMT

Our capoeira group is looking to raise some funds for our batizado in November. We have had a couple of parties and are looking for some new fundraising ideas. Anyone here do some fun fundraising event that was a success? Any ideas would be much appreciated.

-Apple/Pedra

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lyrics??

spacehippy — Wed, 14 Sep 2005 22:01:11 GMT

what are the lyrics to the songs?

does anyone have em written up?

I "know" em, but when I see any of these words I keep finding the my pronuciation is total crap. This then feeds into my lack of confidence and volume when singing (as if being able to clap at the same time wern't hard enough:).

thanks,

matt

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Capoiera in Connecticut?

joyrochelle — Sun, 11 Sep 2005 13:26:47 GMT

I know iknow...Connecticut is the first place you think of when capoiera comes into your head....

Anyone have any recommendations or insights??

much obliged!

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What to do???

jJ*umping Gypsy* — Tue, 02 Aug 2005 00:30:09 GMT

What does one do when one's teacher up and leaves for vermont?? Is anyone interested in moving to Flagstaff, Arizona to pick up a bunch of ragaband capoeiristas intent on playing no matter what!!! Phoenix is farr away and with gas prices these days... What does one do?

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Stories about going for your first belt...

annedupee — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 05:56:45 GMT

I am very excited about our Batizado coming up in Santa Barbara, October 1st, with Mestre Railson, and Mestre Glauber!

I invite any advice/input/stories that people would like to share about your first batizado, and things that you might have found helpful to know before going for your first belt.

You can also PM me for more info about our Batizado and Instructor Chin. Come and play!

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Capoeria in Savannah

mo — Mon, 05 Sep 2005 03:21:44 GMT

Hi,
I just moved out to the Savannah area. There are about 10 capoeiristas out here who are looking for a qualified teacher. If you know of anyone who would be interested in starting a school out here, than please contact me.
Best,
Mo

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angola in savannah, charleston, ashville nc and anywhere in between

dillon — Mon, 08 Aug 2005 13:49:41 GMT

I'm taking a little trip and I'm looking for people to practice with. I know Chicago used to have group in Savannah, but i've heard he moved to philadelphia. Does anyone know if there is still a group there?

How about charelston?

Ashville, NC?

Also, I'm really happy to see that so many people are looking for angola groups. Keep looking.

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Need Capoeira Classes in Inland Empire Area of Southern California!

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 05:47:31 GMT

Hi All,

I posted last week, about classes in Los Angeles area, and got some good info. I've searched all over the net though for classes in the Inland Empire Area, (San Bernadino County), for classes, but nothing. Anyone? I live more inland, so I need to find something, that would be convienent to attend at least 2 times per week.

Thanks,
Chris

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Mestre Joao Grande coming to Boulder

*Asherah* — Wed, 31 Aug 2005 01:57:27 GMT

THe mestre is coming to Boulder for a FREE workshop! This whole thing is being sponsered by CU. If you can come check it out.

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