Samba talks about his journey into capoeira via Brazilian drums; how he quitens his berimbau so he can practice without disturbing people; and closes off with some insightful thoughts on being a capoeirista that isn’t Brazilian born and bred ..read more

Calado talks about about many things including titles, or a lack of them; his problems with abada and his solution; and his thoughts on bringing “ecological dynamics” into his teaching. His website is https://dendearts.com/ and the abada here https://dendearts.com/product/abada-joggers-unisex/ The book recommendation How We Learn To Move by Rob Gray can be found here https://perceptionaction.com/book ..read more

Professor Bambu talked about how he started capoeira by looking under his feet; how capoeira and his teaching share similar philosophies; and why he was motivated to help set up the Capoeira Movement For Palestine https://www.capoeiramovementforpalestine.org/home You can follow Professor Bambu on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bambudapalmares ..read more

Matthis talks about many things including how he started in capoeira, his academic research which extends beyond capoeira and the books he has on the horizon. You can check out the capoeira history project website here: https://capoeirahistory.com/ To look at Matthias’ academic work, check out his academic profile here: https://essex.academia.edu/MatthiasR%C3%B6hrigAssun%C3%A7%C3%A3o His latest book can be pre-ordered here from June 20th, and will ship July 11th: https://www.routledge.com/Peasant-Rebellion-in-a-Slave-Society-The-Balaiada-in-Maranhao-Brazil/Assunao/p/book/9781032154749?_gl=1*1l ..read more

Desconfiado talks about how his podcast Singing for Survival came about, how he researches his episodes, and his life in capoeira since stumbling upon a group whilst at college. Check out his excellent podcast here https://open.spotify.com/show/6VDmVRylJA876lEhmZY48C?si=zU8zIgBNRw2h5qAR1uGzww If you want to ask a question or suggest a podcast topic, email mailto:desconfiado.mandinga@gmail.com You can follow Desconfiado on the following channels https://www.instagram.com/mikepinto.mvmnt https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCzqSLX4lh8ljaYyTZSRAO7A The book “Bimba’s Rythm is one, two, three” by Profess ..read more

Calma, a student from Capoeira Natural do Brasil, discusses his recent (and first) batizado; Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and gives the inevitable twist to the regular closing question. You can follow Capoeira Natural do Brasil on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/cndbgreatermanchester Calma’s teacher, Graduado Dragão, was the guest for episode 4, you can check that out here ..read more

Mestra Cocada talks about here winding journey in capoeira; how BJJ and capoeira complement each other; her goals for the future, and much more. Follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mestra_cocada Click here tickets to The Life Capoeira Live ..read more

Graduada Jabuticaba discusses how capoeira is for everybody, but not everybody is for capoeira; her experiences of setting up, running and teaching her own group; what captivated her at the start of her life capoeira and much more. You can follow her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/capoeiralewisham The capoeira flow app is here https://capoeiraflow.com/ Click on this link to get tickets for The Life Capoeira Live - Mestre Carlo (and get the book with a discount) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-life-capoeira-live-mestre-carlo-tickets-818385010597 ..read more

Dalua talks about his journey in capoeira - from joining a school the moment he arrived in Canada, to how it felt organising his first roda, of around 50 people, and how that roda is helping children in Gaza. Follow Solidarity Roda for details of the next event, and the t shirts https://www.instagram.com/solidarity_roda ..read more

Mike talks about starting his capoeira journey with online tutorials, his advice if you want to get started solo, and the delight of finding a group and experiencing his first roda. Mike’s YouTube channel is here http://www.youtube.com/@A-Jornada-da-Capoeira If you would like to take part in my birthday event, you can get your tickets for Mestre Primo’s lesson here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/charity-capoeira-workshop-tickets-767816187887 Or come to Chicheater, UK details here (email if you can’t/won’t go on Facebook) https://facebook.com/events/s/charity-capoeira-workshop/301769015972165 ..read more