Well…

 

This is something I’ve been thinking about for a while now, and I came to a conclusion.

This blog will be about whatever I WANT it to be about.

O.K., I’m kidding (well, sort of). What this blog will be about is Capoeira Angola of course, but also it will be about the many areas of life that Capoeira Angola has it’s feet in.

In the ABOUT page, I typed that Capoeira has many faces.

It’s a dance, but it’s much more than that.

It’s a deadly martial art, but it’s much more than that.

It’s singing and playing music, but it’s much more than that.

It’s a philosophy, but it’s much more than that

It’s Art, but it’s much more than that.

so, this blog will be revolving around all of Capoeira’s many faces, Dance, music, self-defense, social justice, etc. And no, not everything I post will be about Capoeira Angola. In fact most of it won’t be, at least on the surface. But, they WILL be about  the many aspects of Capoeira Angola, and and the many issues surrounding it.

I want to end this post with a capoeira song I first heard just yesterday, and I fell in love with…

 

 

 

 

Well, I thought this would be a good time to create this blog, since today is a special day for me.

What makes today so special, you ask? Well, Today marks the start of another year training in Capoeira!

 

That’s right. Some years ago, I started learning Capoeira Angola in Griffith Park. The Second reason today is so special is that we of the capoeira Collective are gonna have our very first Monthly Roda!

Hopefully, this roda will be the 1st of many, and will become a institution, where Angoleiros from all over L.A. and beyond can come, and be a pat of.

O.K.

I’ll end this blog post with this video. Sometimes when we play music, or when we practice the movements, curious people come by to watch or listen, maybe play an instrument, and ask questions about what we do.

On this day, which was a couple of weeks ago, a man who was part-timing as a security guard for the summer concerts currently going on in the greek theater, walked up to us with a camera, and asked to film us…

Published on Aug 14, 2017

 Capoeira Collective – Souls in Motion Charles and John Greek Theater Grounds at Griffit Park in Los Angeles, California August 13, 2017 video copyright (c) 2017 William A. Schaeffer ***

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His name is William A. Schaffer, and he has some really cool videos on his You Tube channel, atwaterpub. click HERE to check it out.

 

Well, that was my 1st post. I was gonna type more on what this blog is gonna be about, but I’ll do that on my next post.

And perhaps, come up with a cool name for it.

 

And,

 

 

In this website are my thoughts about this amazing way of life called Capoeira Angola, and the many issues of life surrounding it.

It is my honor to share the art of CAPOEIRA ANGOLA with you. This vibrant and dynamic practice is a beautiful and rich art form that encompasses far more than just physical movements; it intertwines music, dance, and martial arts into a single expressive experience. It carries with it a deep historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the traditions of African heritage and Brazilian culture. Through every kick, spin, and rhythm, Capoeira tells stories of resilience, community, and celebration.

Creating this website is a labor of love, and I hope it serves as an engaging and informative resource for anyone wanting to delve deeper into the world of Capoeira, a unique blend of martial arts, dance, music, and culture that originated in Brazil.

I truly hope you find the content enriching and enjoy your time here as much as I enjoyed crafting it. AXE!

NA BEIRA DO MAR (aprendi a jogar)

Na beira do mar
é na beira do mar
aprendi a jogar
capoeira de angola
na beira do mar

Na beira do mar
é na beira do mar
aprendi a jogar
capoeira de angola
na beira do mar

Vou m’embora que è de noite
tão cedo não venho cá
Se iá-iá quiser me ver
Bote seu navio no mar

Na beira do mar
é na beira do mar
aprendi a jogar
capoeira de angola
na beira do mar

E verdade meu amigo
Escutei o que eu vou falar
Quem é dono no ciuma
Quem não e quer ciumar

Na beira do mar
é na beira do mar
aprendi a jogar
capoeira de angola
na beira do mar