CAPOEIRA ANGOLA BROOKLYN
“The Home of Capoeira Angola in Brooklyn”
CAPOEIRA ANGOLA BROOKLYN
“The Home of Capoeira Angola in Brooklyn”
WHAT'S CAPOEIRA
Capoeira Angola is an Afro-Brazilian martial art mixed with elements of dance and practiced with traditional music. Although the roots of Capoeira originated in Africa, Capoeira was developed in Brazil by enslaved Africans, indigenous peoples and their descendants. This art form, orally passed down through generations, began as a form of resistance and continues in this tradition today. More than ever we are in need of ways to connect to one another, to heal, and to be healthy in both body and mind.
Capoeira can open these doors.
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"Capoeira não é violência, Capoeira é amorosa, dança dos negros, é o Grito de Liberdade! Sou Mandingueiro! Sou Capoeira!” —
”Capoeira is non-violence, Capoeira is love, it is the dance of the black people, it is a scream for freedom! I am a guardian of the art-culture! I am Capoeira”
Grão Mestre Dunga
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"Capoeira não é violência, Capoeira é amorosa, dança dos negros, é o Grito de Liberdade! Sou Mandingueiro! Sou Capoeira!” —
”Capoeira is non-violence, Capoeira is love, it is the dance of the black people, it is a scream for freedom! I am a guardian of the art-culture! I am Capoeira”
Grão Mestre Dunga
MESTRE Grande
My name is Luiz Rocha, well-known as Grande in the world of Capoeira. I was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. I started practicing Capoeira in December 1982, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
My first Master/teacher was Grão Mestre Dunga, president of "Associação de Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Eu Bahia - A Senzala". I received my certificate of Capoeira Professor in June, 1997.
I practiced Capoeira at “Associação de Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Eu Bahia - A Senzala” for 14 years. I started practicing Capoeira Angola in December, 1996 with Master João Bosco at Grupo de Capoeira Angola “Eu Sou Angoleiro…” in Belo Horizonte, Brazil .
I moved to the United States of America in April, 1998. Since then I have been practicing Capoeira Angola with Grand Master João Grande.
In November of 2013 I received the title of Mestre of Capoeira from Grão Mestre Dunga. I couldn't be more honored.
IÊ VIVA DEUS DO CÉU! IÊ VIVA MEU MESTRE!
Our Mission
The mission of Centro de Capoeira Angola Filhos de Dunga, formerly known as Capoeira Angola Brooklyn, is to promote freedom, self-respect and respect of community. Our objectives include forming a very positive, diverse and strong group of capoeiristas with the ability to sing, play the instruments, execute the movements, and have knowledge of the roots, rituals and traditions of Capoeira Angola.
Every member of the group should feel they are important part of the community
and the knowledge is shared equally.
Mestre Grande teaches in Brooklyn, New York in the same tradition as learned from his Master. Mestre Grande is part of the 2nd generation of capoeiristas under the lineage of Mestre Pastinha. We are committed to teach Capoeira Angola based on what our ancestors taught us. Love, dignity, freedom, respect, discipline and non-violence are our principles.
We encourage our members to promote the ideals of human equality and cultural exchange, as well as global peace and justice through involvement in projects worldwide.
We have supported and interacted with communities and organizations in Brazil with the intention of demonstrating our gratitude and respect for the people who created, preserved and handed down the cultural art of Capoeira Angola.
We continue to learn and develop our capoeira through these interactions and we have served as a cultural force, which inspires the appreciation of diversity.
Our Mission
The mission of Centro de Capoeira Angola Filhos de Dunga, formerly known as Capoeira Angola Brooklyn, is to promote freedom, self-respect and respect of community. Our objectives include forming a very positive, diverse and strong group of capoeiristas with the ability to sing, play the instruments, execute the movements, and have knowledge of the roots, rituals and traditions of Capoeira Angola.
Every member of the group should feel they are important part of the community
and the knowledge is shared equally.
Mestre Grande teaches in Brooklyn, New York in the same tradition as learned from his Master. Mestre Grande is part of the 2nd generation of capoeiristas under the lineage of Mestre Pastinha. We are committed to teach Capoeira Angola based on what our ancestors taught us. Love, dignity, freedom, respect, discipline and non-violence are our principles.
We encourage our members to promote the ideals of human equality and cultural exchange, as well as global peace and justice through involvement in projects worldwide.
We have supported and interacted with communities and organizations in Brazil with the intention of demonstrating our gratitude and respect for the people who created, preserved and handed down the cultural art of Capoeira Angola.
We continue to learn and develop our capoeira through these interactions and we have served as a cultural force, which inspires the appreciation of diversity.
