Hello everyones. Chinwe here 😎 When I initially pitched this episode, I couldn’t have dreamed that it would turn into showcasing me and my teachers’ personal journeys in this art form. Beyond being a martial art, Capoeira has served us in ways we couldn’t imagine. It was wild to discover the parallels and intersections of capoeira in my life, from young to now. I love doing this, it re-energizes me and I hope you feel that in this episode. And stick around for Part Two (dropping Sept. 7) where we look at Malandro‘s journey in capoeira and visit Bahia, Brazil! There are some uncanny parallels there too.
Chinwe, you know I think you are brilliant behind the camera, but I LOVED seeing you step out in front of the camera to share your story. Congratulations on a beautiful episode.
Thanks Maurice. Are you a student of Mestre Malandro? Check our part two that follows Malandro to Salvador, Bahia, and let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
Beautifully done! I am excited to follow y’all on this journey. Thanks for capturing capoeira in this way. It is so needed. I hope to see this highlight at Cintura Preta next month. ❤️ -Contramestra Onda Mansa
This is str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is an amazing contribution to the culture and to the ancestors. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this necessary work. this is only the beginning!
Sweet. I've done lots of martial arts. Capoeira is very different because it truly is fun, with less emphasis on hierarchy, self defence or violence (at least modern Capoeira). It's a physical game which is exciting, fun and can really make you fit and strong. Best and most interesting body conditioning you can do. 'Axé' is a Brazilian word meaning like spiritual high/energy (like you'd get in a hyped up gospel church) and yes, you get that at times in Capoeira too. Loved this video. It's great for men and women.. men more powerful but women more flexible. Of course it has link with African culture and slavery, but also it resonates with everyone, especially poor and oppressed regardless of race. It's social, it binds people across the world. Unlike other martial arts, there's no belief that the earlier practioners were the best, or there were secret techniques. Capoeira is completely open. We recognise that today we're creating the best Capoeiristas in history. I truly have seen Capoeiristas with acrobatic ability that looks unreal. Of course they've trained hard for many many years. It's also an art for everyone because an expert can play with a child. I'm looking myself to set up a roda (we have a club, but want a training area in my home) where the unemployed local adolescents can regain their sense of self and personal power. I live in Africa.. the irony is, it's Afro Brazilian but Africans don't do it much. I think we can really change that. The call and response singing, the link with dance (samba) the ritualised combat aspects, are all African in origin. So it's a Brazilian martial art, but it has an African heart. Indeed, the leaping, rhythm and somersaults seem natural to most initiates here. Força Bahiana 💪🏾
I got hooked on capoeira as soon as I saw it. From my first cartwheels I tried away from the "roda", I think I liked cartwheels. And then, I tried those famous "aus" at my first capoeira roda, and I knew that it was one of the basic "floreios" (or flourishes) of capoeira. Loved that and the art itself ever since. I also realize that in the movie "Bloodsport", during one of the full-contact kumite rounds, there was at least one capoeirista fighter. That fighter was not doing the basic ginga step - but a jumpy, hoppy basic step that was more deceptive and came from "dirty capoeira" - called "carioca" or "capoeiragem" - called "penereicao". This advanced "ginga" technique uses a back hop to reduce the risk of the opponent counterattacking too quickly, and allows you to move better in the space than traditional ginga. You do the hops and go around to avoid attack or to come in for the attack suddenly when the exact time keenly comes.
Thank you for creating such a wonderful film, brief history of the art form and the connection to the Bay Area. The storytelling and cinematography are so on point and brought me back to my Capoeira in Oakland days. Muito Obrigado, Axe!
I know the story of capoeira starts somewhere in Bahia. Slaves there were working the sugar canes, and they wanted a diversionary type of tactic to outwit their tough slave masters and maybe fight them off. Using what they knew from African dance and music, they added voodoo-like additions and sentiment, deception, singing and clapping, berimbau and similar musical instruments, and some gymnastics, while disguising all of the deceptive stuff as a dance. This is just a little bit on how capoeira was born.
I would love to see more people of color join my school's capoeria club, especially since it's currently it's just three white people and a Latina girl + the teacher. Hopefully we can drum up more recognition this year.
Now Filipinos own breakdancing the Mexicans own construction and it's not their fault. God bless. Black folks give up everything we have hip hop and rap isn't black just like rock n roll and rock. My Mestré who was Brazilian indigenous would feel disrespected if you called Capoeira a Brazilian martial art instead of African Brazilian martial art as he felt it erases the people and identity. Everyone knows Kung Fu and karate and one is Chinese and other is japanese, however if you say Brazilian you come off as Latin and not ethnic African or something different than African American and it categorized us and everyone else no matter what race has their own pride. However we are mixed up and separated however I felt the same way for a while but I realized it is what it is. Beat dead horse and you still got a dead horse. There's nothing we own that we control dominantly. We gave up the negro league for the MLB
Yeah, you are dam right it's our legacy, of African origin. Please don't let this be another part of our culture, that we lose to outsiders, I am getting f**ing sick and tired of other people keep taking over and stealing our culture, we need to learn to be proud of our culture and preserve our culture.
I wish we had more around SoCal, specifically the Inland Empire. There’s a CDO in riverside but since “the virus” hit, they haven’t been operating from what I know. Would love to actually learn
Thank you La Vida. We just dropped a part two episode, where we travel to Salvador, Bahia. Let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
Hello everyones. Chinwe here 😎 When I initially pitched this episode, I couldn’t have dreamed that it would turn into showcasing me and my teachers’ personal journeys in this art form. Beyond being a martial art, Capoeira has served us in ways we couldn’t imagine. It was wild to discover the parallels and intersections of capoeira in my life, from young to now. I love doing this, it re-energizes me and I hope you feel that in this episode. And stick around for Part Two (dropping Sept. 7) where we look at Malandro‘s journey in capoeira and visit Bahia, Brazil! There are some uncanny parallels there too.
Love this episode, and seeing you in front of the camera doing what you love!
"Heavy is the crown". This piece is so beautiful and deep. Blessings to you on your journey, Aqualtune.
Chinwe, you know I think you are brilliant behind the camera, but I LOVED seeing you step out in front of the camera to share your story. Congratulations on a beautiful episode.
Our very own capoeira griot! Thank you for sharing this story, and capturing the history of our art. Mestre Malandro is THE REAL DEAL!
Thanks Maurice. Are you a student of Mestre Malandro? Check our part two that follows Malandro to Salvador, Bahia, and let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
@@kqedarts No. I am a student of Mestre Themba and currently teach his classes. I’ll definitely check part two.
Your filmmaking and your writing and your capoeira all coming together in one place!! Genius!! Can’t wait for part 2….🔥
We agree @vidsontheinternet. Thanks for watching and come back for Part 2 Sept. 7!
Beautifully done! I am excited to follow y’all on this journey. Thanks for capturing capoeira in this way. It is so needed. I hope to see this highlight at Cintura Preta next month. ❤️
-Contramestra Onda Mansa
Thank you Blacupuncturist! We just dropped part two from Salvador, Bahia. Let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
This is str8 🔥🔥🔥🔥 this is an amazing contribution to the culture and to the ancestors. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to be a part of this necessary work. this is only the beginning!
Awesome! I’m from Salvador Bahia, capital of the capoeira! It should be part of Olympic Games! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Sweet. I've done lots of martial arts. Capoeira is very different because it truly is fun, with less emphasis on hierarchy, self defence or violence (at least modern Capoeira). It's a physical game which is exciting, fun and can really make you fit and strong. Best and most interesting body conditioning you can do.
'Axé' is a Brazilian word meaning like spiritual high/energy (like you'd get in a hyped up gospel church) and yes, you get that at times in Capoeira too. Loved this video.
It's great for men and women.. men more powerful but women more flexible. Of course it has link with African culture and slavery, but also it resonates with everyone, especially poor and oppressed regardless of race. It's social, it binds people across the world.
Unlike other martial arts, there's no belief that the earlier practioners were the best, or there were secret techniques. Capoeira is completely open. We recognise that today we're creating the best Capoeiristas in history. I truly have seen Capoeiristas with acrobatic ability that looks unreal. Of course they've trained hard for many many years. It's also an art for everyone because an expert can play with a child.
I'm looking myself to set up a roda (we have a club, but want a training area in my home) where the unemployed local adolescents can regain their sense of self and personal power. I live in Africa.. the irony is, it's Afro Brazilian but Africans don't do it much. I think we can really change that. The call and response singing, the link with dance (samba) the ritualised combat aspects, are all African in origin. So it's a Brazilian martial art, but it has an African heart. Indeed, the leaping, rhythm and somersaults seem natural to most initiates here. Força Bahiana 💪🏾
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this episode and your insight into Capoeira!
Just a correction Axe is an African word from the Yoruba people
I got hooked on capoeira as soon as I saw it. From my first cartwheels I tried away from the "roda", I think I liked cartwheels. And then, I tried those famous "aus" at my first capoeira roda, and I knew that it was one of the basic "floreios" (or flourishes) of capoeira. Loved that and the art itself ever since.
I also realize that in the movie "Bloodsport", during one of the full-contact kumite rounds, there was at least one capoeirista fighter. That fighter was not doing the basic ginga step - but a jumpy, hoppy basic step that was more deceptive and came from "dirty capoeira" - called "carioca" or "capoeiragem" - called "penereicao". This advanced "ginga" technique uses a back hop to reduce the risk of the opponent counterattacking too quickly, and allows you to move better in the space than traditional ginga. You do the hops and go around to avoid attack or to come in for the attack suddenly when the exact time keenly comes.
Haha, thank you Tekken 3! I was 16, but stopped going to trainings, but never stoppen doong it until today.. love it! Chi chi ding don don
Capoeira is life! 💯💪🏿
Congratulations Aqualtune
Congratulations for the great clip you did
great work! very enlightening!
Thank you for creating such a wonderful film, brief history of the art form and the connection to the Bay Area. The storytelling and cinematography are so on point and brought me back to my Capoeira in Oakland days. Muito Obrigado, Axe!
Very nicely done, such a joy to watch
Thanks Nemo. You can check out our part two of the episode here: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
I love capoeira I agree should be taught in every black school I really wish this would happen someday
Capoeira is one of the tough martial art to get into because you have to be very flexible and that's only the basic
I know the story of capoeira starts somewhere in Bahia. Slaves there were working the sugar canes, and they wanted a diversionary type of tactic to outwit their tough slave masters and maybe fight them off. Using what they knew from African dance and music, they added voodoo-like additions and sentiment, deception, singing and clapping, berimbau and similar musical instruments, and some gymnastics, while disguising all of the deceptive stuff as a dance. This is just a little bit on how capoeira was born.
Love everything about this! Much respect 💪🏽❤
I love capoeira, and I too wish more black Americans would learn about it. I hope those people wearing masks in video will stop that nonsense soon.
I would love to see more people of color join my school's capoeria club, especially since it's currently it's just three white people and a Latina girl + the teacher. Hopefully we can drum up more recognition this year.
UP. Axé pra vc tudo bom
Looks cool but in a actual street fight you will lose 100 out of 100 times using this style
it comes from africa not brazil
Now Filipinos own breakdancing the Mexicans own construction and it's not their fault. God bless. Black folks give up everything we have hip hop and rap isn't black just like rock n roll and rock. My Mestré who was Brazilian indigenous would feel disrespected if you called Capoeira a Brazilian martial art instead of African Brazilian martial art as he felt it erases the people and identity. Everyone knows Kung Fu and karate and one is Chinese and other is japanese, however if you say Brazilian you come off as Latin and not ethnic African or something different than African American and it categorized us and everyone else no matter what race has their own pride. However we are mixed up and separated however I felt the same way for a while but I realized it is what it is. Beat dead horse and you still got a dead horse. There's nothing we own that we control dominantly. We gave up the negro league for the MLB
Capoeira had nothing to do with African Americans
Beautifully done team! The storytelling is so special and I am extremely proud of the fam and you Aqualtune! I'll see you in the roda!
🔥🔥🔥 !!!
Yeah, you are dam right it's our legacy, of African origin. Please don't let this be another part of our culture, that we lose to outsiders, I am getting f**ing sick and tired of other people keep taking over and stealing our culture, we need to learn to be proud of our culture and preserve our culture.
I wish we had more around SoCal, specifically the Inland Empire. There’s a CDO in riverside but since “the virus” hit, they haven’t been operating from what I know. Would love to actually learn
This is amazing! great story telling along with amazing cinematography!! looking forward to seeing the video about ya'll in bahia!
Thanks Bizzy Boom! We just dropped part two from Salvador, Bahia! Let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html
Amazing work Chinwe and team! Looking forward to the rest of the series.
Thanks Rose! We just dropped part two here: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html Let us know what you think!
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I trained Capoeira many years ago in Puerto Rico. One of the best martial sciences I trained. I agree, more black people should engage in this art.
Axé beautiful work sis
Thank you La Vida. We just dropped a part two episode, where we travel to Salvador, Bahia. Let us know what you think: ua-cam.com/video/kQhQML6mqrU/v-deo.html