Capoeira News Online

“Mestre Ombrinho: Mindful Capoeira is the name we use for our style of capoeira to distinguish it from most other capoeira practices. It’s mindful because we practice and master the basics; simple moves that are accessible to almost anyone. We aim to have as few accidents, injuries and upsets as possible. We learn to be aware of our impact on others and offer programs that make a positive impact in our communities.”

“I recall [ethnomusicologist Jason Stanyek’s] evocative descriptions of capoeira… as an inside-out, upside-down spinning world… the ultimate expression of brasilidade (Brazilianness)… played within a roda – the living circle of the group, within which participants spin and wheel in stylized combat… he says the roda is ‘typically conceptualized by capoeiristas as being a kind of world in miniature…’”

Indian actor Aamir Khan’s son on his way to capoeira class!

Chadwick Boseman on capoeira: “Speaking specifically of capoeira, it has a cheating element of tricks, and ritual, which I think is part of his style of fighting.”

“Several of our participants who had more than nine years’ experience in the sport, showed the best alertness in our tests. This suggests that the longer a person sticks at martial arts, the bigger their reward.”