Capoeira Group

Would anyone be interested in a Capoeira Group? I was surprised there isn't one already, but maybe that's just me.

I would be interested in starting one, but only if enough people would be into it.

I recently saw a demonstration of this.

if it features naked capoeira pics

I've always wanted to take classes, or even see a live demonstration, but no one near me is really big into Capoeira. 'Tis unfortunate. But I would check out the group.

^^^^Penn State has a Capoeira Facebook page, but there are only 13 members. I'd always thought that it was really popular in the US, but there hasn't been much interest on here, so a group probably wouldn't work. A few people in the Martial Arts Group said they'd be keen.

I recommend reading this book, and checking out some of the games and tutorials on youtube.

13 capoeiristas is a good sized group, if they're active. Certainly enough for a small roda. You should look them up, outlawdsx!

It's really impossible to have capoeira without other capoeristas, though. You won't learn it from a book, either. That said, the Little Capoeira Book is a good one. So is Mestre Acordeon's Capoeira, A Brazilian Art From. My instrutor reminds us that the books are good supplements, but no substitute for what you'll learn in the roda. Also, be aware that some of the capoeira stuff you'll find on YouTube is good info, some of it is not.

I'm still hoping for a Capoeira group here! I'm all excited about it right now, having just come back from UCA's batizado in Berkeley last weekend. It was quite an experience to meet up with capoeiristas from all around the U.S., plus do some workshops with the Mestres.

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Hey, I'd be really excited about a group on here too, but I think if I were to apply for one after the minimal response this thread got, I'd be pretty much slapped in the face. That batizado sounds awesome! It's always such an amazing experience to play with Mestres. Down here in little old NZ it doesn't happen very often, but there are two who live and teach in the North Island.

I wasn't suggesting that outlawdsx try to learn everything from one book. In fact, I'm pretty sure that Nestor Capoeira says a few times not to try and use The Little Capoeira book in that way. I just meant that if he wasn't able to find a teacher he could still learn about Capoeira, and try a few things out.

13 people is enough for a great roda, but only if they all show up! My group has about twenty people in it, but lately we've only had 3 or 4 people turning up to class at a time, which is really frustrating. Some Mestre will refuse to have a roda unless there's at least 10 people!

And yes, thank you for pointing out that "Mestre Youtube" isn't always right. Depending on what style you like, it can be really hard to find good resources. Anyone is welcome to PM me if they're having trouble finding good games or tutorials, and I can hook you up with some links for Angola or Regional.

My crew has about twenty "regulars", too. Like you, Ryven, we're having only around 5 per class show up lately. Most of the more experienced capoeristas have babies to take care of, and some of them just aren't feeling challenged enough, so attendance is seriously lagging right now. It seems like we've only been having one roda a week, if that. And I agree, it is frustrating. But there's some good energy from new students and we often have visitors. We're fortunate here in L.A. to have so many other events, workshops, and classes from other schools to take advantage of. I'm making it a goal this year to visit other places at least a couple times a month to help build that sense of community and to improve my game, as well. If you're ever in L.A., I hope you'll drop in for a class... that goes for anyone here who's interested!