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ADAPTING THE GAME OF CAPOEIRA

chan — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:20:02 +0000

One of the most beautiful attributes of capoeira is its ability to adapt. It is in the non-committing, loosely phrased, sneaky way of the brazilian culture that glues the game together. (more…)

CINTURA DESPREZADA - BALANCA DURADA

chan — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 12:05:58 +0000

MESTRE BIMBA’S ADVANCED SEQUENCES

This is a clip of my mestre, mestre bamba and Instrutor Toinho doing the cintura desprezada.
There are a few variations you will see around the place, but these are the standard ones that are taught in the academy.
Cintura desprezada traditionally, (more…)

INSTRUTOR TOINHO

chan — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 11:16:14 +0000

This is a video of one of the instructors from the Associacao de Capoeira Mestre Bimba. Toinho is currently teaching in Russia. I was fortunate enough to train a lot with Toinho whenever I went to Brazil. He was both a good instructor and a good teacher. His style is very beautiful, I would have to say one of the most beautiful styles that have come out of the Associacao. He is a hard hitter, a loyal friend and a good capoeirista. Axe Toinho! (more…)

RODA FEMININA

chan — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:05:12 +0000

WOMEN IN CAPOEIRA
This is a highlight reel from a big girls roda that took place in our academy the associacao de capoeira mestre bimba, in brazil. And yes, I do not like it when they separate girls to have an ‘all girls’ roda, but regardless of my beliefs, this was a truly amazing roda.
I have never seen so many girls with so much skill. It was tough, rough and spectacular all in one.

PART 2

MESTRE BAMBA

chan — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:28:56 +0000

MESTRE BAMBA

This is a video of our mestre. He teaches out of the original school of mestre bimba, No. 1 Rua das laranjeiras, Pelourinho, Bahia, Brazil.
The school is called the associacao de capoeira mestre bimba. If you can read portuguese, please check out his site:
http://www.capoeiramestrebimba.com.br

He is definately one of the most amazing people I have ever met in my life.

Associacao De Capoeira Mestre Bimba

chan — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:26:09 +0000

THE SCHOOL OF MESTRE BIMBA

The associacao de capoeira mestre bimba, at No 1 Rua das Laranjeiras, is the last place Mestre Bimba taught in Bahia.Mestre Vermelho 27 was given the honour to take on the responsibility of running the school when Mestre Bimba left for Goiania.Mestre Bamba, Rubens Costa Silva was honoured with the responsibility to look after the school when Mestre Vermelho passed away. (more…)

The Associacao de Capoeira Mestre Bimba, ACMB

chan — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 01:50:01 +0000

Roda at Mestre Bimba’s Academy

Some highlights from a Roda at the ACMB in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil 2005