Capoeira Filhos da Bahia
AUSTRALIA | INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Proudly presented by Capoeira Filhos da Bahia

19TH INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER 2012

Melbourne, Australia

EASTER WEEKEND April 4-9

A tradition for Capoeira schools is the Annual Graduation Ceremony called the Batizado. The Batizado (Baptism) is where new students are initiated into the world of Capoeira by partaking in the ritual of playing a Capoeira game with a high cordel player or a Master. In this game, the advanced player eventually tricks the initiate by putting them on the ground, hence ‘Baptizes’ the new student. Often the new player is Baptized with a Capoeira nickname, known as a ‘Nome de Guerra’, and given a cordel, a coloured belt. After the new players have been initiated, through a ‘Troca de Cordel’ new coloured belts are distributed to the older students who have worked hard over the past years and have, as a result, attained a higher level.

The Batizado is an event where students from different Capoeira academies have the opportunity to play together in the Roda (Capoeira circle) and where the advanced players and visiting capoeiristas from around the world can demonstrate their talent and challenge one another. The Batizado is source of inspiration for the participating capoeiristas and those who come to watch.

It’s a chance for friends, families and the community to get a taste of the creative energy force that is CAPOEIRA!

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ALL WELCOME!

Introducing our International Guests:

1. Mestre Boa Gente – Salvador, Bahia BRAZIL

Mestre Boa Gente is of the Velha Guarda. Mestre Boa Gente is a very popular, well known community leader who teaches disadvantaged children and youth in Salvador. He runs his own community radio station and participates in Samba, Maculelê, Tae Kwon Do, Afro-Brazilian Dance and Theatre. He is one of the leading Capoeira Masters of International acclaim whose work has been filmed by National Geographic and viewed by millions of people around the World.

2. Mestre Amen Santo – Salvador, Bahia BRAZIL/ Los Angeles USA

Mestre Amen Santo was born in Salvador Bahia. He started Capoeira at the age of 5; he was a student of Mestre Waldemar da Paixão and Mestre Avila in the neighbourhood of Liberdade. Later, he studied with Mestre Alfredo. Based in the USA, he is the Founding Director of Capoeira Batuque International group and the Brasil Brasil Cultural Centre, where he is the Artistic Director of Ballet Folclôrico do Brasil. Mestre Amen is also famous worldwide for his roles in Hollywood movies as an Actor & Choreographer: Only the String & Kickboxer 4.

3.  Mestre Tonho Materia – Salvador, Bahia BRAZIL

Mestre Tonho Materia was born in Salvador – Bahia, he’s one of the leader singers for OLODUM & has published more than 600 songs. He trained Capoeira with Mestre King Kong & founded Associaction Cultural Capoeira Mandanga in 2001 – providing free lessons in capoeira, art/performance, life-skills & pre-university courses for 400+ youth & children.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Mestre Val Boa Morte

83-85 Little Oxford Street COLLINGWOOD | +61 3 9416 2161 | Mob +61 448 801 192 | mestreval@capoeirafdb.com | 

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