ACER Capoeira Mundo Capoeira South London

ACM Capoeira South London

A short biography of ACM Capoeira South London

ACM Capoeira South London began as reaction to the stagnation of our existing Capoeira Group ACER.
Principle pupils felt that our Capoeira  wasn’t evolving and keeping true to the traditions of our
Mestre Celso who always taught us that Capoeira is  evolution Capoeira is Improvisation.
Although we learnt a lot about Capoeira South London with our existing group we felt that all progression was
being created by ourselves with very little input from the existing teacher. In fact the primary motivation seemed to be
about creating a financial base for Capoeira South London area rather than developing and establishing the
significant historical conditions particular to our group.

The Establishment of ACM Capoeira South London.

After the departure of key students I felt that I could no longer participate in an environment
where close Capoeira comrades were leaving due to frustration and the particularly bad organisation
that existed with our South London Capoeira group. I also realised that as a teacher I had a lot more to offer students and we could expand our Capoeira South London base within the area.

We decided then to leave our existing group and deal with our Mestre directly and gain his permission
to teach the style of Engenho da Rainha in a truly progressive way in the area. We also felt that as a Capoeira group we didn’t have good relations with other Capoeira groups in the South London region and in London and the United Kingdom as a whole.

Principle students such as Ninjinho, Amazona, Playboi and Berimbau offered me their support and I decided to embark upon the journey to create A.C.E.R. CapoeiraMundo South London. From the onset we had a feeling of liberation and freedom of movement which sadly had been stifled by
the frankly oppressive and dictatorial structure of the original South London group. With a few weeks we had already progressed to level we wouldn’t have have gained in a few years in our existing group. One particular aspect of this progression was the improvement in musical technique. The old group had no musical base or heritage in fact for the most part it was effectively like performing tae kwon do in a roda with the occasional input of music. Now inconceivable structures existed in the old south London group including training without the aid of music!

ACM plans for South London Capoeira

The main issue for Capoeira in South London is integrity. The general consensus seems to be amongst indigenous Brits that although Capoeira is an addictive art with strong traditions , it is utilised by some unscrupulous Brazilians for mainly personal gain. The very same Brazilians also fail to recognise the specific socio economic factors and character of the British practitioners of Capoeira. ACM Capoeira South London plans to bring the sense of honesty and integrity back into Capoeira. With the help of the majority of decent Brazilian Capoeira teachers we are gaining stronger and more direct links with Mestres (Masters) in Brazil and expanding our student base to incorporate all the diverse communities of South London.

We are also seeking to establish women’s only classes and children’s classes and finally senior citizens capoeira classes which will be based on highly ritualised yoga type movements. Here’s a breakdown of the different classes we offer and intend to offer for Capoeira South London in addition to our regular Capoeira classes

Capofit Circuits: Capoeira based fitness circuit classes. This incorporates a set of movements and exercise particular but not specific to Capoeira.

This is a highly beneficial class for dancers, gymnasts and other martial artists who seek to improve core strength for their particular art.

Capoyoga: Capoeira based yoga style movements. A gentler form  of movements  adapted from Capoeira Angola and designed to improve core strength and ability. We are working closely with Yoga experts to develop this interesting direction to our training

Capofight: MMA and UFC type fight based movements using capoeira as a base but utilising mix martial arts. Once again we are working with various experts such as Brazilian jiu jitsu, Selat,Karate and Kung Fu teachers.

CapoFem: Women’s only classes, which will provide a safe space for women to train Capoeira without the need to worry about testosterone charged men creating a feeling of insecurity. Its also an opportunity for women to train together and deal with the specific body requirements of female capoeiristas. In addition to this it will also help those women who due to cultural or political sensitivities do not wish to train in a mixed environment

Capokids: Children’s classes taught by fully CRB checked teachers. Parents will be encouraged to participate and engage in these classes.

Caprobatics: Capoeira acrobatics and floreios classes.  These classes are designed to help Capoeiristas and those people who are attracted to the
more showy side of capoeira. This involves aspects such as extreme kicks and gymnastic movements

If you live and breath in any of the following South London areas, we have classes for Capoeira Balham, Capoeira Wimbledon

Benefits of Capoeira South London Classes

When you attend our Capoeira South London classes, we take on board the different cultural needs, and diversity of people living in the South London area, we cater to your needs as much as we can, at the same we will not lose the essence of what it means to be teaching the traditional art of Capoeira. Our Capoeira South London group are very friendly, easy to get on with, with many social sides to Capoeira, we are sure you will enjoy many benefits that Capoeira will bring to your life.

In conclusion ACM main goal for Capoeira South London is the furthering of traditional Capoeira which stays true to its traditions whilst evolving for the 21st Century.

If you would like more information or would like to attend any of our Capoeria South London classes, please contact us here

Rest In Peace Mestre Artur Emidio and Mestre Peixinho

TEACHER ARTUR EMIDIO
Name: Artur Emidio
Surname: De Oliveira
Date of Birth: 31/03/1930
City: Itabuna (BA) – Brazil
Hometown: Brazil
Grupo de Capoeira: Capoeira School Artur Emidio
Grade: Cordel Branco (Grand Master)
Capoeira Time: 69 years
 

Artur Emidio de Oliveira was born in Itabuna, south of Bahia, on March 31, 1930.
He lived with his parents, farmers, in a modest house of the then “Straight Street” in the neighborhood of Pontalzinho.
He started practicing capoeira when he was only seven years, with Master Dad , Teodoro Ramos, a disciple of Master Baby , of African origin.
Dad at six o’clock in the morning would wake him every day to train. The Master tells about that time: “the practice of Capoeira was forbidden. He trained at the top of the hills in the alleys at night and always hiding. Many were the times that my Master was arrested. But the day after the bail was paid, and he left. And at night, returning to teaching capoeira, practiced by love! … It was at that time as well: just waddle. Gingo was arrested! But traders already practiced, university students, poor people and people rich! “
When he turned 15 years old his master died.
Dad was a master misterioza figure on which to set up several stories, including on his death. According to Artur Emidio, he died of “natural death”, attacked by meningitis, but until today there are those who refer to his death “heroic.” Some people tell that in the moonlit nights of Itabuna and Islanders, he tried to fly from a tall coconut palm leaves used as wings, as did Icarus in Ancient Greece. The experiment ended in his downfall and death.
As a teenager, Artur Emidio delighted audiences in circuses and amusement parks Itabuna programs with “wrestling”, which constitute demonstrations of martial arts skill is still little known, and especially the art of Capoeira.
Aged 23 (1953) leaves Itabuna to Sao Paulo in order to fight Edgar Hard fighting, wrestling. And the winner was!
In 1954 goes to Rio de Janeiro to fight Helio Gracie , Jiu-Jitsu. And the stalemate is the result of the fight!
Mestre Artur Emidio is the predecessor of Capoeira in Rio de Janeiro.
In 1955 he moved to Rio de Janeiro with his family at that time according to Mestre Artur the only poultry that existed in Rio de Janeiro was the Master Sinhozinho , that there was a capoeira rhythm, had no berimbau, pandeiro, conga, had only fight . Mestre Artur Emidio says: “In the academy Sinhozinho that rolled was a brawl and it was not my kind of teaching capoeira.”
At this time Sinhozinho and Arthur were invited to make a presentation of capoeira in the military, students entered Sinhozinho Speedo getting a punch in the face of another, a horrible thing away from the roots of capoeira, as students of capoeira played Arthur, was a success.
In the ring, faced a first-line fighters, like Rudolf Hermany , Robson Gracie , Carlos Coutinho (Bahia), Carbon (Rio) and Edgar Duro(Sao Paulo). He faced with success, some students of Mestre Bimba who crossed his path.
His first student was Djalma Flag , foreign travel companion, with whom the Master honed in Capoeira. He was a pioneer in international dissemination of Capoeira, made ​​through travel around 20 countries. Is exhibited, too, for ex-President Getulio Vargas, Salvador: “… when they stopped the berimbau, the former president got up and came to greet me, ‘congratulations boy. This is a sport truly Brazilian! And you know how to practice it! “was what I then said the former president.”
He was a pioneer in international dissemination of Capoeira, made through travel around 20 countries.
Artur Emidio has trained many students among the teachers: Celso (Mill Queen) , Mendonca (creator of twine) , Paulo Gomes (deceased founder of ABRACAP) , Vilela .
Osteoarthritis in the left knee impossible to continue playing and teaching Capoeira.
However, remains in permanent contact with the World of Capoeira and gives lectures about Capoeira, its foundations and its history: “Mestre Bimba and Mestre Pastinha have died, but not me, when I can return to class, I have a lot to teaching I have never seen anyone do. “

Choosing the best Capoeira Shoes

Here’s a little info about Capoeira Shoes…

Capoeira Shoes or no shoes?

Some groups are quite strict about the wearing of shoes in Capoeira. In my opinion the no shoes policy is due to influences from eastern martial arts and the need by groups particularly regional to enforce discipline. Mestre Bimba and our own Mestre Celso always emphasise the importance of “Disciplina”. Slaves if given the chance would have worn shoes and also Capoeira is an art of the street and in those rodas shoes are mostly worn.

However nothing can beat the human foot and now even sports shoes manufacturers are recognising this and trying to develop shoes which mimic the foot action. Here’s a few great choices as Capoeira Shoes with a little review of each shoe…

Rainha Volei

The classic Rainha Volei : Capoeira Shoes of choice for many capoeiristas. Light , stylish comfortable

generally worn white for regional and black for angoleiros.

available here

Average Price approx: £40

Feiyue Shoes

Feiyue : Shoes of preference by Shaolin Monks , Not as good looking as Rainha in my opinion but great as Capoeira
Shoes, can be harsh on the feet on hard floors as they don’t have much padding.

Available here

Average Price approx: £25

Onistuka Tiger Mexico 66

Onitsuka Tiger mexico 66 Yellow and Black : The favourite  Capoeira shoes of Angoleiros.

expensive and stylish so you better train hard to represent them in the Roda

available here

Average Price approx: £50

Vivo Barefoot

Vivo Barefoot : Technology based on the Human foot .

Expensive and extremely well made.

Probably the best Capoeira Shoes on the market

Available here Price up to £80

Adidas Volley Plimsole

Adidas Volley Plimsole: The coolest looking Shoe for Capoeira

and in my opinion the best Capoeira shoes. Getting quite rare now

they have the best grip of any Capo-shoe and also good padding for acrobatics

available here . Average price £30

Puma TT Super

PUMA TT Super. These new additions are actually seventies and eighties Table tennis Shoes . These are defo ones to take the Rainha crown apart from the Capo fanboys anyone with a bit of understanding of Capoeira will love these as their choice as Capoeira shoes

available here average price £50

Vibram 5 Toes

Vibram Five toes… feel like your playing barefoot or possibly had a foot transplant with a south Indian…

Personally I think they look a bit creepy but hey whatever floats ya goat, in my opinion these don’t get my vote as Capoeira Shoes.

Available here average price £100

Adidas Feishu

Lightning fast, superlight and flexible the Adidas Feishu 2 Table Tennis Shoe .

Another Great choice as a Capoeira Shoes due to the Flexibility Factor

Available here Average Price £50

  SUNROCK  Table Tennis Shoes . This Chinese Brand make some of the coolest Capo-sneakers

which strangely enough come in Brazilian Colours

Available here average price £20

Many More designs at the Sunrock site

Glth is a Dutch brand which dates back to 1937 and the Table Tennis is a trainer that is rich in tradition yet still retains a modern contemporary edge. Leather upper with pinhole quarters and low profile rubber sole to finish

Thats the company blurb… I think its the Bastard son of Rainha when Rainha was in the Brazilian Navy and it visited a Prostitute in Amsterdam

anyway they look quite good . Available here average price is a posh fanboy £60

So there you go you happy Cappers ACM will be eventually selling all the Capo gear you could ever need at fair prices and great quality look forward to doing business with you all …ps Feel free to suggest your own shoes …

Rest In Peace Mestre Artur Emidio and Mestre Peixinho

TEACHER ARTUR EMIDIO Name: Artur Emidio Surname: De Oliveira Date of Birth: 31/03/1930 City: Itabuna (BA) - Brazil Hometown: Brazil Grupo de Capoeira: Capoeira School Artur Emidio Grade: Cordel Branco (Grand Master) Capoeira Time: 69 years   Artur Emidio de Oliveira was born in Itabuna, south of Bahia, on March ...

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