Capoeira Angola Palmares, Merced


Links to other Palmares groups in the U.S.:
Astoria, NY Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Nashville, TN Baton Rouge, LA Iowa City, IA Omaha, NE New York, NY

If you are interested in learning capoeira, or are associated with a different group but would still like to train some in Merced, please contact Dourado for meeting times/locations:

dourado@mercedcapoeira.com

What is capoeira?

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form combining elements of music, dance, martial arts, and ritual into a powerful form of self-expression that emphasizes personal liberation and social resistance. Capoeira's fluid, controlled movements build strength, balance, and stamina while improving concentration and mental alertness. Even if you've never been involved in martial arts or dance before, you too can enjoy the physical and mental benefits that capoeira has to offer. Give it a try!


About Dourado...


I was first introduced to Capoeira in 1997 by a friend that had learned the art from Brazilian exchange students. Captivated by Capoeira's beautiful movements, music, and African philosophy, I began to search for capoeira classes. In 1998, I began attending classes and workshops in Nashville, TN. There were many different styles of capoeira represented at the classes and workshops in Nashville and I trained with students from many different capoeira groups. While these experiences were instrumental in solidifying my intense commitment to capoeira, they left me wanting more from the art and the capoeira community. In 2004, I met Bambu, a student of Mestre Gulliver, and became instantly captivated with the techniques, training methodology, and philosophical approach of Mestre Nô, the founder of Capoeira Angola Palmares. I then began training under Bambu, and have since attended workshops with Mestre Gulliver, Mestre Ombrinho, and Mestre Nô. I am extremely grateful to Bambu for introducing me to this rich lineage, and to Mestre Gulliver for his continued support and teaching.

Videos

Dourado on motion capture!
Malê and Dourado jogando
Bambu and Dourado jogando
Andorinha and Malê jogando

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