The downtown academy is pleased to announce that starting in May 2011, we will be training at our new home in the Lower Ossington Theatre, Main Floor studio, at 100A Ossington Ave. between Dundas and Queen. Spring is a time of renewal and change, and we are very excited to be moving to this very dynamic, hip and busy part…
Our DC Capoeira Malês colleagues are organizing an awesome March trip to Jamaica! Sleeping on the beach under the stars, only steps away from the water, lots of capoeira, good food, good company and good times… Hello! The Caribbean in March? Yes please! All information is on Capoeira Malês DC’s website. Take note of the $50 discount if you register…
Schedule Wednesday, Nov. 3 – Sidekicks Martial Arts – 2421 New St. in Burlington Open roda at 9:00 PM Thursday, Nov. 4 – Capoeira Malês Academy – 1078 Dovercourt Rd. Workshop/roda 7:30-10:30 PM Friday, Nov. 5 – Capoeira Malês Academy – 1078 Dovercourt Rd. Workshop/roda 7:30-10:30 PM Sat. Nov. 6 – Davenport-Perth Community Centre – 1900 Davenport Rd. Workshop 10:30…
Last week was the monthly music class and if you too found yourself staring at people’s mouths to make out the chorus to certain songs don’t worry, you’re not alone. Below you will find a few of those songs with a translation and also a link to their youtube video. It’s a great way to listen to the melody and read the lyrics at the same time.
Enjoy!
Falou Berimbau
www.youtube.com/falouberimbau
Falou, falou da escravidão, falou,
falou, falou da opressão, falou,
falou, la nos tempos de bimba, falou,
falou, hoje se escutou…
Check it out ladies and gents. 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.
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…
SATURDAY, JULY 10 @ 2:00 pm (in front of the Olatunji Drum Stage)
(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.
A Capoeira me ensinou a levantar Capoeira has taught me to rise Just as capoeira has a range of aspects, it teaches a range of lessons. Capoeiristas learn to lift their bodies and lift their heads.
Capoeira é ligeiro Capoeira is fast Capoeiristas play at a range of speeds, but one thing is universal: training capoeira improves one’s reflexes. We’ll get back to you before you know it.