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Great roda, great capoeiristas, com muito axé!

Upon reading a book titled “Zen in the Martial Arts” by Byjoe Hyams, I came across lots of reminders, and refreshing new perspectives which I perhaps had incorporated into my life, yet somehow not in capoeira. Throughout the following weeks an attempt will be made to share some of these with you. The first I’d like to present is one which I myself am guilty of, and see a lot inside capoeira as well as outside.

A few weeks ago playing in the roda I received a nice rasteira and immediately fell to the ground. The first emotion which came up was anger. Every movement thereafter was meshed with anger and the want to hurt my opponent. Nothing else mattered, my game got ugly and absolutely nothing was accomplished by such reactions.
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As some of you may or may not know a well known Mestre by the name of Jogo de Dentro will be coming to Toronto this week. Events will take place throughout different venues from July 19th – 25th. You are all welcome to participate in any of the events hosted by Capoeira Angola – Center Ori . For further information regarding prices, location, and time please check out their site or their facebook page.

T-shirts of the event, berimbaus and cds of Mestre Jogo de Dentro will be available for purchase. Berimbaus are hard to get in T.O. so if you would like one to practice and improve your skills drop in.

Check out this video if you’re still not convinced it would be worth your time!

SATURDAY, JULY 10 @ 2:00 pm (in front of the Olatunji Drum Stage)

Afrofest Roda

(FIFA matches will be shown live on three BIG screens during Afrofest!)

Grupo Capoeira Malês invites all capoeiristas in Toronto to join us for an OPEN RODA at the 22nd annual Afrofest at Queen’s Park.

As part of Afrofest’s official schedule, we have a SPECIFIED time slot for the roda. Please arrive on time to get the most opportunity for playing! There are performers using the stage area before and after us!

The roda will start with kids and then open up to adults. Capoeristas of all levels and abilities are welcome and encouraged to join us in the spirit of community and exchange.

All capoeiristas are asked to please WEAR FULL WHITES. If you do not have a white uniform from a group, please wear a white top and pants.

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Welcome everyone to the launching of our brand spanking new site, but our new look doesn’t stop here. We have decided to carry it through to our academy as well. Come by and witness the change from outdated to a contemporary, fresh look. Bookmark us to easily check for any updates, events, workshops or upcoming festivals.

Enjoy the sun!