Capoera - San Francisco (meetups, workshops, & training)
in Martial Arts & Combat Sports ·
Eagle Martial Arts Group
The "Capoeira Academy of San Francisco" kicked things off back on October 21, 2006, training over at Gold's Gym (9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA). ==>near the end of the Metropolitan Opera...
Schedule:
Saturdays from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Wednesdays from 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
If you're interested, come through. See if this sport actually fits you, because....
FIRST TRAINING IS FREE !!! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT!
For more info, hit us up via email...
CONTACT:
Gata:
098-640-878 (call after 3:00 PM)
gata@jacobinaarte.com
Cacique:
099-682-6643
cacique@jacobinaarte.com
CAPOEIRA!?
Ask any practitioner what Capoeira is, and most will tell you: "A Brazilian martial arts with dance elements." That’s accurate enough. But let's look closer at its origins and history.
Since there are plenty of theories regarding how Capoeira started—none of which can be strictly proven—one specific theory has become the standard.
In Brazil, Capoeira was developed by enslaved people from Africa. They were brought from various parts of Africa and different tribes, intentionally separated, yet they refused to let go of their cultural heritage and African spirit. Mixed together, they began blending their distinct cultures and traditions. By combining different fighting styles from Africa—which primarily mimicked animal movements—they created a new, lethal martial art. Slave owners, seeing how dangerous this was becoming, punished anyone caught practicing it. To hide their training, the enslaved people added dance moves, instruments, and songs, making it look more like a dance than a fight. That was the first Capoeira.
Over time, Capoeira evolved, and eventually, some enslaved individuals used Capoeira to fight for their very freedom. It became a symbol of liberation.
After slavery was abolished in 1888, Capoeira started to fade away. The only ones left using it were criminals, often for robbery or murder. It was actually banned by law until 1928, when Mestre Bimba stepped in to save Capoeira from total extinction. He opened the first Capoeira Academy where training was structured, requiring students to be good in school and stay away from illegal activity. Mestre Bimba integrated elements from other martial arts and acrobatics to make Capoeira more effective and visually striking. This presentation finally made Capoeira legal again.
Mestre Bimba called this new style CAPOEIRA REGIONAL because, at the time, it was only practiced in that part of Brazil (Bahia).
Mestre Pastinha is another legend in Capoeira history, known for preserving the traditional style. Because Capoeira Regional grew so quickly, the traditional form became known as CAPOEIRA ANGOLA, and Mestre Pastinha did everything possible to ensure it wasn't lost. His most famous students, Mestre Joao Grande and Mestre Joao Pequeno, continue to spread Mestre Pastinha's teachings today.
...Music...
Music is essential to Capoeira. It dictates the rhythm, speed, and type of play within the roda. Every roda has its own orchestra called a BATURIA, consisting of:
- BERIMBAU - the lead instrument, a string percussion instrument
- ATABAQUE - a drum
- PANDEIRO - a tambourine
- AGOGO
- RECO-RECO
The songs are in Portuguese and follow a "call-and-response" format; one person leads the song while the rest respond with the chorus.
The "Capoeira Academy of San Francisco" kicked things off back on October 21, 2006, training over at Gold's Gym (9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA). ==>near the end of the Metropolitan Opera...
Schedule:
Saturdays from 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM.
Wednesdays from 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM.
If you're interested, come through. See if this sport actually fits you, because....
FIRST TRAINING IS FREE !!! TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THAT!
For more info, hit us up via email...
CONTACT:
Gata:
098-640-878 (call after 3:00 PM)
gata@jacobinaarte.com
Cacique:
099-682-6643
cacique@jacobinaarte.com
CAPOEIRA!?
Ask any practitioner what Capoeira is, and most will tell you: "A Brazilian martial arts with dance elements." That’s accurate enough. But let's look closer at its origins and history.
Since there are plenty of theories regarding how Capoeira started—none of which can be strictly proven—one specific theory has become the standard.
In Brazil, Capoeira was developed by enslaved people from Africa. They were brought from various parts of Africa and different tribes, intentionally separated, yet they refused to let go of their cultural heritage and African spirit. Mixed together, they began blending their distinct cultures and traditions. By combining different fighting styles from Africa—which primarily mimicked animal movements—they created a new, lethal martial art. Slave owners, seeing how dangerous this was becoming, punished anyone caught practicing it. To hide their training, the enslaved people added dance moves, instruments, and songs, making it look more like a dance than a fight. That was the first Capoeira.
Over time, Capoeira evolved, and eventually, some enslaved individuals used Capoeira to fight for their very freedom. It became a symbol of liberation.
After slavery was abolished in 1888, Capoeira started to fade away. The only ones left using it were criminals, often for robbery or murder. It was actually banned by law until 1928, when Mestre Bimba stepped in to save Capoeira from total extinction. He opened the first Capoeira Academy where training was structured, requiring students to be good in school and stay away from illegal activity. Mestre Bimba integrated elements from other martial arts and acrobatics to make Capoeira more effective and visually striking. This presentation finally made Capoeira legal again.
Mestre Bimba called this new style CAPOEIRA REGIONAL because, at the time, it was only practiced in that part of Brazil (Bahia).
Mestre Pastinha is another legend in Capoeira history, known for preserving the traditional style. Because Capoeira Regional grew so quickly, the traditional form became known as CAPOEIRA ANGOLA, and Mestre Pastinha did everything possible to ensure it wasn't lost. His most famous students, Mestre Joao Grande and Mestre Joao Pequeno, continue to spread Mestre Pastinha's teachings today.
...Music...
Music is essential to Capoeira. It dictates the rhythm, speed, and type of play within the roda. Every roda has its own orchestra called a BATURIA, consisting of:
- BERIMBAU - the lead instrument, a string percussion instrument
- ATABAQUE - a drum
- PANDEIRO - a tambourine
- AGOGO
- RECO-RECO
The songs are in Portuguese and follow a "call-and-response" format; one person leads the song while the rest respond with the chorus.