Because of this they would make special trips to visit our class, and share their knowledge, often free of charge. Mestre Beciola taught a work shop for us, then he brought his teacher Metsre Touro who did a work shop for us. Metsre Jao Grande taught one work shop for us. On one occassion Metsre Themba, brought Metsre Moraes by to vists our class, Metsre Moraes was so happyt to see the black youth in the studying angola, he stayed and taught and taught an impromptu work shop for us.
This was in 1989 we were just begining to build our angola foundation. I was 13 years old. Metsre Moraes took each of us into the roda to test our ability, including Mestre Baruti.For the record it was Mestre Moraes that told Metsre Baruti " you are doing a good job, keep teaching Angola". Metsre Baruti would also like to acknowledge Mestre Themba, as he invited us to visit his class acouple of times and his rodas. Since 1990 we have only seen Metsre Themba at special events and rodas.
Metsre Baruti has built the very first home grown Capoeira Angola group without the direct supervision, teaching, or ongoing contact with any Angola Metstre. The regional community has been more receptive and willing to share, (music, news), than the angoleiros. Through Mestre Baruti's blue collar work ethic, he has produced some of the best students in america.
Peace Bataruja, Mestre Baruti has never been an official stuent, or affiliate of any capoeira angola teacher, school, or organization. Mestre Baruti does however credit several individuals with helping him to learn the fundamentals of angola. Between the years 1988-1990 we were priviliged enough to have many great Mestres share information with us. Durring that timeMetsres from brazil were pleased to find a class full of black children studying the art.
We now embrace our unique status as the original prototype; "renegades, hybrids, and street capoeiristas". Metstre Baruti is a pioneer, and has opened the door for many that are now in a similar position.None can claim ownership of our Adigun Sipho style of angola but the founder and father of our group, Mestre Baruti. I hope I have answered your question, and I thank you for your interest in my teacher's history, one that is critical to the legacay of angola in america for the last 21 years.
I would like to point out that since Metsre Baruti was never officially a student of any of the Angola Metres, and because he left his first capoiera teachers ( Mestre Acordeon, Metsre Preguica),after several years, that our journey to build what we have established has been very dificult. We have been branded as renegade street capoeira. People said we would never last, and even have tried to stop our progress.
Because of this they would make special trips to visit our class, and share their knowledge, often free of charge. Mestre Beciola taught a work shop for us, then he brought his teacher Metsre Touro who did a work shop for us. Metsre Jao Grande taught one work shop for us. On one occassion Metsre Themba, brought Metsre Moraes by to vists our class, Metsre Moraes was so happyt to see the black youth in the studying angola, he stayed and taught and taught an impromptu work shop for us.
This was in 1989 we were just begining to build our angola foundation. I was 13 years old. Metsre Moraes took each of us into the roda to test our ability, including Mestre Baruti.For the record it was Mestre Moraes that told Metsre Baruti " you are doing a good job, keep teaching Angola". Metsre Baruti would also like to acknowledge Mestre Themba, as he invited us to visit his class acouple of times and his rodas. Since 1990 we have only seen Metsre Themba at special events and rodas.
Metsre Baruti has built the very first home grown Capoeira Angola group without the direct supervision, teaching, or ongoing contact with any Angola Metstre. The regional community has been more receptive and willing to share, (music, news), than the angoleiros. Through Mestre Baruti's blue collar work ethic, he has produced some of the best students in america.
Peace Bataruja, Mestre Baruti has never been an official stuent, or affiliate of any capoeira angola teacher, school, or organization. Mestre Baruti does however credit several individuals with helping him to learn the fundamentals of angola. Between the years 1988-1990 we were priviliged enough to have many great Mestres share information with us. Durring that timeMetsres from brazil were pleased to find a class full of black children studying the art.
We now embrace our unique status as the original prototype; "renegades, hybrids, and street capoeiristas". Metstre Baruti is a pioneer, and has opened the door for many that are now in a similar position.None can claim ownership of our Adigun Sipho style of angola but the founder and father of our group, Mestre Baruti. I hope I have answered your question, and I thank you for your interest in my teacher's history, one that is critical to the legacay of angola in america for the last 21 years.
I would like to point out that since Metsre Baruti was never officially a student of any of the Angola Metres, and because he left his first capoiera teachers ( Mestre Acordeon, Metsre Preguica),after several years, that our journey to build what we have established has been very dificult. We have been branded as renegade street capoeira. People said we would never last, and even have tried to stop our progress.