Tastemade and Gold Peak team up for this episode about a capoeira family!
Instructor Malandro of Capoeira Terreiro da Lua featured in The Red Hook Star-Revue
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“During the holy month of Ramadan, Capoeira members are given more breaks and training sessions made less intense so that the Muslim students don’t feel fatigue.”
“When I first started I felt a bit awkward, but as we kept going I picked up on the rhythm a bit better. They have created a completely judge free environment, so I felt safe to be myself. It’s almost like a form of meditation or therapy, in a way.”
A Filipino fighter is making his name in the world of capoeira. Mestre Fantasma, who won silver in the 77-kilogram category at the Capoeira World Championships, talks about his experience on “Gametime.”
“It begged the practitioner to express, to move and twist without thought or worry. No instruction, no repression, just liberating euphoria. All slaves took part. Capoeira turned mantraic.
