NEW YORK, NY: On Saturday, June 25th, 2011, New Yorkers will have a rare opportunity to see the legacy of Brazilian slavery and resistance up close at the annual Batizado (or “baptism”) celebration of the Afro-Brazilian martial art Capoeira (pronounced…
Documentary Film Fest (Day 1 of AfroBrazilFest 2011) When: Monday, June 6 – 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Venue: Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Cost: Free Ebony Goddess: Queen of Ilê Aiyê follows three women competing to be the…
AfroBrazilFest 2011 is a week-long festival from June 6-12 in Washington, DC celebrating the vibrant links between Brazilian and African culture. Monday, June 6, 2011: Documentary Film Fest at Howard University/L. K. Downing Hall Auditorium Tuesday, June 7, 2011: Opening…
Capoeira belts are rope-like, not flat, as you would imagine most other martial arts belts. A capoeira belt is called, either a “cordao”, meaning “cord,” or corda, meaning “rope.” Most likely, you will not find a place that sells ready-made…
Just like any other sport or fitness program, your muscles will be sore from a capoeira workout. Sometimes you discover muscles you didn’t know you had because you never used them before you started practicing the art of capoeira. Beginners…