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Danças Afro-Brasileiras & Brasileiras Series

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The South African Capoeira Foundation in conjunction with RealSamba will be hosting a wonderful series of classes on Afro-Brazilian and Brazilian dance forms for the year end event.
This is an integral part of your Capoeira knowledge and a concerted effort should be made to participate.

Join us for the 1st class of the series which promises to be a really fun and educational evening.

The series of classes is open to all and men are encourage to take part!
All the details may be seen on the poster.
Also go to our Afro Brazilian Dances page for more information regarding some of the forms that will be covered & to our events page to see some other upcoming events.

Educapoeira – Film Evening

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Increase your knowledge base and learn about other perspectives about Capoeira.
Join us for an informative EDUCAPOEIRA film evening.
Open to all!
Details can be seen on the poster or by going to our events page.

67 Capoeira Minutes

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In celebration of Madiba’s (Nelson Mandela) birthday Capoeira students in conjunction with the Johannesburg Mini Council , entertained 150 senior citizens from  the “African Feeding Scheme” for the day.

The youngsters were shown some capoeira movements while the senior citizens were taught traditional capoeira music.

A little about the 67 minute initiative

Mr Mandela has spent 67 years making the world a better place.

The call by the Nelson Mandela Foundation and its sister organisations for the creation of an official global Mandela Day, to be celebrated annually on 18 July, Mandela’s birthday, has gained momentum.

Mandela Day: make an imprint The celebration of Mandela Day aims to serve as a global call to action for people to “recognise their individual power to make an imprint and help change the world around them for the better”, the Nelson Mandela Foundation said at the launch of the campaign in April.

“Nelson Mandela has been making an imprint on the world for 67 years, beginning in 1942 when he first started to campaign for the human rights of every South African. His life has been an inspiration to the world.”

Now, the Mandela Day campaign is calling on people around the world to commit 67 minutes of their time “to make an imprint and help change the world around them.”

 

 

Women in Capoeira Workshop

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With a year that has been full of education and inspiration, the Women In Capoeira group will be hosting the 1st of many events. This 1 hour programme will start at 10am on the 6th May 2012 and will include the following:

- Discussion regarding the improving of social work through the use of Capoeira.
- Cultural programme – Maculelê Lesson (Afro Brazilian Dance). Don’t forget your Maculelê Sticks!

All Ladies should attend & everyone is welcome to come through and show support.

Thereafter ALL Capoeiristas, friends and family are to Unite for a much anticipated Roda that we’re looking to fill with Tons of  Axé

Date: 6th May 2012
Time: 10-11am – Social Programme
11am till finish – Open Roda
Venue: Zoo Lake Bowling Club
Address:  108, Prince of Wales Avenue – Parkwood- JHB.
Bring: Family and friends,  Water
Donation:  New or used blankets

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Encontro de Capoeira na Africa

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Over the past decade and a half, we have been blessed with visits of a few Mestres and as the month of March comes to an end the Foundation will usher in another historic moment for South African Capoeira!!!

Coming off the back of a wonderful Batizado at the end of 2011, we at the South African Capoeira Foundation are pleased to announce that we will be hosting not one, not two, BUT THREE Mestres over the last week of March for a series of workshops with the Mestres from Recife.
The illustrious Mestre Mulatinho will be coming to Johannesburg together with Mestre Lospra & Mestra Isa Ouberem Oba.

The event, ENCONTRO DE CAPOEIRA NA AFRICA will be taking place from the 25th March until 1st April 2012.

The Encontro Feminino is open to females of any age only!

Let this be a moment of happiness as we all share the beauty that is CAPOEIRA!

Bring along as many friends as you can, to an event that has Capoeira’s interest at heart and will benefit those participating.
As you know, Capoeira is what you make of it… so lets make this an awesome event!

Please also note the days and times of the various events.
Should there be any queries, kindly send us an e-mail via the site.

The style of Capoeira practiced in Recife differs from those in Rio de Janeiro & Bahia, and the workshops will bring a new perspective to all those that will be participating

Below is a brief profile of our guest, but as with everything it is always better personally.

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Brief profile

Mestre Mulatinho: student of Mestre Mosquito ( Mestre Bimba’s student) & the Senzala old-guard, he is credited with re-establishing and organising Capoeira in Pernambuco.
He is the Mestre of most of Recife’s leading capoeira proponents.
He is also a:
·     Jiu-Jitsu Master (estilo Ivan Gomes)
·     Kick Boxing 2nd dan  (& Brazilian heavyweight Champion Brasilia/1991)
·     Taekwondo 2nd dan
·     Judo Brown Belt

Mestre Lospra: Founder of Grupo Nascimento Grande de Capoeira, he is  currently responsible for the group Bênção Capoeira.
He is well know for his efficiency and grace in the rodas he is also a great berimbau maker.
No roda is truly complete without the presence of Mestre Lospra.

Mestra Isa: Founder of the Group Malê, and the Pernambuco Capoeira Federation.
Exceptional poet and author of many cordeis.
Most of what happens to benefit Capoeira in Recife can be attributed directly to Mestre Isa
She is a wonderful reference to female capoeiristas in Recife.
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Bookings & enquiries can be be made HERE

We at the Foundation look forward to your participation in what promises to be a very special event.

Muito Axe.

Batizado & Workshop Schedule

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DAY DATE EVENT TIME LOCATION
Sun 20-Nov-11Music Workshops10h00-12h00Ethel Gray Park
Mon 21-Nov-11Video evening, Lecture & Papoeira 19h00-21h00Parkhurst
Thu 24-Nov-11 Samba de Roda Workshop19h30-21h00Parkhurst
Sat26-Nov-11Roda, Lecture Q&A10h30TBA
Mon 28-Nov-11Counter Attacks Workshop 19h00-21h00Parkhurst
Tues29-Nov-11Takedowns / Defesa Pessoal Workshop19h00-21h00Parkhurst
Thu 01-Dec-11Angola Workshop19h00-21h00Parkhurst
Sun 04-Dec-11Batizado & Troca de cordeis09h00 Parkhurst
Mon - Thurs05-Dec-11 to 08-Dec-11Open Classes19h00-21h00TBA
Sun 11-Dec-11Roda de despedidaTBATBA

Batizado 2011

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You train hard week in and week out…
Blisters, bruises and bumps are you guidemarks to this, and now the time has come for…

THE BATIZADO & TROCA DE CORDEIS 2011.

This year we have the honour of Mestre Bogado who will be accompanied by Mestre Gigante.
Mestre Gigante is a National & State Level champion, a magnificent technician and overall great guy.
For those of you that have ever been in a roda with him know that he is a wonderful Capoeirista.

The workshops which will cover various aspects of Capoeira will be held over a three week period culminating with a Batizado &  Troca de Cordeis on the 4th of December 2011.

We also have some special guests which will be spending some time with us over and above capoeiristas from the whole of South Africa & Africa as a whole

There will also be some great surprises lined up.

 

 

Roda: 30th Oct 2011

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RODA!!!!!

Place: James & Ethel Grey Park Ring
Address: 68 North Street, Melrose ( near Planet fitness Wanderers)
Time: 10h00
Donation: Toys (used)
Bring: Lots of Axe & a picnic basket for a chill session afterwards.

Abracos,