Capoeira interview – professor Marinheiro

What is your name in the capoeira?

Marinheiro.

What is your capoeira group? And what is your graduation (corda)?

Grupo Capoeira Brasil – Corda Roxa (Purple rope).

How long are you training capoeira?

For 21 years.

How and why did you start to train capoeira?

Throught a school friend, Ramon (Trovão).

For you, what is capoeira? What capoeira means?

Capoeira is everything you breathe, experience and do in your daily life, every “mandinga”, every smartness and the skillness we need to live the life… the capoeira is there somehow helping us… it gives you joy, happiness and many moments that becomes uniques in your memory and heart. Without the capoeira, I honestly don’t know what would my life be.

Would you indicate capoeira for someone else? Why?

Yes. Always. Nowadays mainly as a way to keep you healthy and as a regular physical activity.

Tell us a capoeirista who you admire and that is an inspiration for you. Why?

Mestre Paulinho Sabiá, because of all his capoeira trajectory, dedication and mainly because of his capoeira organization.

Which capoeira song do you like best? Why?

Every capoeira song, when it is well and emotional sung, brings a unique feeling. All capoeira songs are beautiful.

Which capoeira move do you like best? Why?

The “ginga”. When it is well performed it imposes on itself and shows the truly “capoeiragem” technique. 

Capoeira is martial art, is dance, is music, is acrobatics. In your opinion what (of this) is most important? Why?

All the above is very important and there are many other important characteristics. If I would recite all of them this interview wouldn’t be enough (hahaha).

Do you want to add some comment or remark?

I appreciate all affection for me. And I wish you guys success with the capoeira in The Netherlands. I hope someday to go to visit you guys.

Capoeira entrevista – professor Marinheiro

Apelido na capoeira? 

Marinheiro.

Qual o seu grupo e sua graduação?

Grupo Capoeira Brasil – Corda Roxa.

Quanto tempo você treina capoeira?

21 anos.

Como foi que você se interessou pela capoeira?

Através de uma amigo na escola – Ramon (Trovão).

O que é capoeira para você? Qual o significado da capoeira?

Capoeira é tudo o que você respira, presencia e vive no seu dia a dia. É toda a mandinga, a malícia e a malandragem da vida que precisamos para viver… a Capoeira está ali de alguma forma nos ajudando… ela te dá alegria, felicidade e muitos momentos que ficam marcados na memória e no coração. Sem a capoeira eu não sei sinceramente o que seria da minha vida.

Você indicaria a capoeira para outras pessoas? Por quê?

Sim. Sempre. Hoje principalmente como forma de manutenção da saúde e prática regular de atividade física.

Cite algum/alguma capoeirista que você admira/que te inspira. Por quê?

Mestre Paulinho Sabiá. Por toda sua trajetória, dedicação e principalmente pela sua organização com a nossa arte.

Qual música de capoeira é mais marcante/importante para você? Por quê?

Todas as músicas de capoeira, quando bem cantadas e transmitidas com emoção, trazem um sentimento único. Todas são lindas.

Qual movimento na capoeira você mais gosta de fazer? Por quê?

A ginga. Quando bem feita já se impõe e mostra a verdadeira técnica da capoeiragem.

Capoeira é arte marcial, é dança, é música, é acrobacia. Para você, o que é mais importante e por quê?

Todas (características) citadas acima e muitas outras que se eu fosse enumerar não caberiam nesse texto… (rsrsrs)

Você quer acrescentar algum comentário?

Quero agradecer o carinho e por esse trabalho. E desejar a vocês sucesso com a capoeira aí na Holanda. Espero de coração um dia poder visitá-los. Meu muito obrigado!


Capoeira interview – instrutora Cigana

What is your name in the capoeira?
Cigana.
What is your capoeira group? And what is your graduation (corda)?
Grupo Capoeira Brasil (Holanda). Green cord / Instrutora.
How long are you training capoeira?
First week of September 20 years.
How and why did you start to train capoeira?
I practiced dance (modern and classical ballet) and at my school there was a yearly end of season show. I gave 2 shows, but there also was a capoeira demo. I was immediately struck by the spectacular kicks and acrobatics, the culture mix and beautiful people. Next week I signed up for classes with Mestre Paulão do Ceará and Professor Bram.
For you, what is capoeira? What capoeira means?
It is my life. A beautiful way to express myself… regardless how I feel. I can enjoy my passion for dance, music, Brazilian culture and the use of space in the circle (roda). I love to PLAY and have challenges and challenge others. Some words that I associate with capoeira are: liberty, harmony and unity.
Would you indicate capoeira for someone else? Why?
Yes. If you look at most capoeiristas you will notice that they are healthy, strong, beautiful, playful and happy people. It is good for anybody and any soul. Often everybody is respected for their individual character and capabilities. My master always says “Capoeira is a medicine for everything”… And I discovered he is right… If you are tired from work? Go play capoeira! Are you feeling down? Go play capoeira! a.s.o.
Tell us a capoeirista who you admire and that is an inspiration for you. Why?
Only one??? In the 1st place my own master Mestre Paulão do Ceará. He is world famous in the capoeira community. I admire his devotion, hard work and love for capoeira. As my master??? He is a perfectionist… but I also get a lot of support from him.
I also respect my first master in capoeira Mestre Tayson, he was great teacher for me, valued the basics, continuity and believed in me.
Which capoeira song do you like best? Why?
“Leva Eu” of Mestre Barrão and Mestre Toni Vargas. I love their voices, musicality and the production of that song. A song for me is good when it creates energy, when it makes you want to play.
Which capoeira move do you like best? Why?
The meia lua de compasso, that technique is so interesting and there are so many styles and ways of executing it. If performed well it can be very dangerous and effective.
Capoeira is martial art, is dance, is music, is acrobatics. In your opinion what (of this) is most important? Why?
Capoeira needs the first three elements for an interesting game for me. Acrobatics are less important, nice but extra, as a cherries on the pie.
Do you want to add some comment or remark?
One of the nice things of capoeira is that people play with everyone. For example I have played with:
– adult people;
– sport athletes;
– 80 year old people;
– disabled people;
– small children of 3 years old;
– mentally challenged people.