Monthly Archives: May 2011

Random Thought: Capoeiras in exile

Posted on May 30, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

“With very little to posses, you hold on to what you have with aggressive defensiveness. What you achieve in exile is precisely what you have no wish to share, and it is in the drawing of lines around you and … Continue reading →

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A Week of Enrichment; By Basma ‘Alegria’ Barakat

Posted on May 23, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

Eurico’s visit turned out to be a week of discovery and learning. His one week schedule in Lebanon was filled with activities; to make sure he was introduced and exposed to all aspect of our Jogo de Paz project (Teaching … Continue reading →

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‘… More than playing, being Capoeira itself…” A tribute to Mestre Peixinho

Posted on May 19, 2011 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

Mestre Peixinho passed away this week and capoeiristas world over are mourning his absence. He lives through his work and teachings within many students and friends though. Mestre Peixinho is now part of our ancestry, he lives among us whenever … Continue reading →

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