Saw this on social media. Words we should all think about as build our capoeira community.

This episode centers on Dr. Matthias Assunção’s research into capoeira’s history and martial arts studies more broadly. Assunção explains how capoeira myths developed over time, particularly misconceptions such as enslaved people using their feet to defend themselves because their hands were shackled. He explained that capoeira's African origins are clear, but it was developed in Brazilian port cities rather than on plantations and emphasized that the art form can be used for both resistance and oppression. This episode also addresses the globalization of capoeira, including debates about singing songs in languages other than Portuguese and how the art form has been adapted in different countries, and the continued debate over capoeira's professionalization in Brazil.

https://youtube.com/shorts/5irMij7u8zA?si=IchAvDfEYVZvCCxP

https://youtu.be/5CUwc9ojHEA?si=PIyvl2v_z2avyqOC

Was really curious on other variations of movements in capoeira outside the Ginga. For the past few months, I took to learning them and naturalizing it to further incorporate my knowledge on the old carioca style with my contemporary capoeira school. (all the way in the UK but I'm really figuring it out from here after daily hourly practices on the style.).

For those who don't know. apparently in Old Rio style capoeira. there were various stances and movements completely unique to capoeiragem. possibly due to capoeiragem being a special style in the region and each person growing their own variant, although there were consistent techniques displayed.

examples include: escorpião, A guarda (defensive movement)

and lastly. peneiracao.

From what I've observed and experienced. peneiracao: With Ginga, it was the popularized base evasive movement in capoeiragem. focusing on circling, tactical footwork. more centered to frequently breaking rythms and alternating to various technqiues.)

the videos above depict the techniques from old, archived and modern visuals.

Kind of curious of witness accounts/ practitioners of this. Would be grateful for any, tips offered when staging it for techniques.

I would like to clarify, I'm open to every aspect of capoeira and would not dare to think one thing stands over the other because it's more "efficient" or whatever amuses roundabout stereotypes.

I'm objectively very open-minded on any martial art/culture I practice. capoeira is no different.

Would appreciate any insight, thanks.

Я из Воронежа и видел песню +- в 2023, знаю что она пелась под быстрый саобенту. Надеюсь, что у меня не глюки

Double emmy award winner Lateef Crowder talks about his life in capoeira, how it led him to holywood, and capoeira on the big screen.

Hi everyone,

I’m deaf and interested in starting capoeira, but I know there is a lot of music related in capoeira. Is capoeira deaf friendly? Did you guys had any experience training with deaf students in capoeira?

Thank you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYd61tVhInU

I agree with everything he says. Yet you can see in the comments here and there one saying, "Oh its because he marked the martelo, thats a provocation." Nonsense.

Imo, capoeira is a martial art made for physical and psychological conditioning to escape as a slave, which was forbidden to do as a slave unless you mask it as a ritual/dance.

It is hard for me to believe that the slaves were actually fighting to hit and hurt each other. If that was the case, wounds and injuries would quickly get the attention of the masters.

I need capoeira to feel better after long days of work where you deal with egos and stressful situations, it won't work if after all of that, i have to deal with more egos and nonsense.

Does anyone pls have the lyrics for this beautiful ladainha

Traveling there for a week, would love to pull up to a roda or class if anyone has a reco!

Patrique talks about his life in capoeira from Norway, to Brazil, to the USA; the lessons and art he’s made along the way; training now he’s in his 60s and more besides!

You can check out some of his “Jogo de Dentro” sculpture series on The Life Capoeira instagram.

Hi guys! Im doing capoeira for 8 months now, and I love it so much. However im not really happy how bad I am at it. I can do basic kicks and stuff but it all looks pretty bad still. Also my balance is horrible, and when I see other people playing I just feel like I want to be able to do that as well. (I know they all trained longer and stuff but still)

So I came to the conclusion I should probably train more. Im thinking of doing an extra training day at a different group (because my group only has a second training on a day i need to work) so that I do it two times a week instead of one. (Is this allowed or should you stay at one group?)

I really want to improve a bit faster and also learn acrobatics because that is something I really want to be able to do, and i hope this helps, however if you have any other tips on improving faster please let me know!!

Long haired capoeiristas… how do you wear your hair to train?
My hair is at that awkward length where I can tie it back, but my ponytail constantly gets in my face (it’s almost waist length).
The flyaways are driving me insane (I’m neurodivergent, so it’s a huge sensory distraction).
I’m experimenting with braids, but… let’s just say my braiding skills suckkkkk.
What hairstyles actually stay put through a full class and roda? Any tips or products you’d recommend?
Thx!

Note: wavy/ curly leaning hair (lots of it)

What's the name of this, when you spread legs like this?

Searching for some capoeira classes for adults and kids in Albania, is there any?

Has anyone here successfully built a capoeira group from scratch?
I’m trying to organize a free weekly training group in La Romana. There aren’t any active academies nearby, so my goal is simply to bring together anyone interested in practicing.
I’d love to hear what worked (or didn’t) when you were building a community.

Esses dias eu estava vendo uns videos de campeonatos e vi um jogo muito interessante do primeiro capoeirista do vídeo, com dreadlock azul e de baixa estatura. Vi um jogo dele com outro capoeira bem mais alto e achei bacana, queria mandar pro meu irmão. Nesse jogo em questão ele acaba se enroscando com a manga do cara alto, num dado momento.
Eu acho que ele é do grupo Abadá.

alguém consegue me ajudar?

Estou desenvolvendo um app para a comunidade de Capoeira chamado Agenda Capoeiragem, e queria convidar vocês para conhecer e participar.

A ideia do app é simples: ajudar grupos, professores e alunos a organizarem treinos, eventos, rodas e manterem tudo centralizado em um só lugar. Sei que muitos de nós ainda usamos WhatsApp ou redes sociais de forma meio improvisada, então estou tentando criar algo mais específico para a nossa realidade.

O app ainda está em crescimento, então o feedback de vocês seria muito importante. Se você é professor, aluno ou faz parte de algum grupo, seria incrível ter você testando e ajudando a melhorar a plataforma.

Você pode acessar aqui:

https://agendacapoeiragem.com/app

Qualquer sugestão, crítica ou ideia é muito bem-vinda. A proposta é construir isso junto com a comunidade de Capoeira.

A new Singing for Survival’s just dropped!

I’m researching this question for an essay, and my goal isn’t to make an argument or prove a point. it’s to better understand the topic.
I’m not looking for a single “correct” answer. I’m interested in hearing different perspectives, whether they’re based on history, personal experience, or observations from the capoeira community.
I’d love to hear from everyone, but I’m especially interested in the experiences and perspectives of women. Particularly mestras, contramestras, instructors, and long time practitioners.
What do you think has contributed to this, if anything?