Tag Archives: cultural traditions

Mestre Waldemar da Paixão

Posted on October 17, 2009 by 4capoeirathoughts

“My name is Waldemar Rodrigues da Paixão, I was born in 1916, learnt Capoeira from Siri de Mangue, Canário Pardo, Calabi de Periperi… I took 4 years learning, in 40 I was teaching on the Pero Vaz [street from Salvador, … Continue reading →

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Approaching Capoeira Traditions and Philosophy with Mestres Acordeon and Cláudio Danadinho

Posted on June 2, 2009 by 4capoeirathoughts

So far I have been approaching Capoeira traditions and philosophy, and criticizing the ulterior motives underpinning traditionalism (not traditions). In this post I would like to share two important statements in video from two renowned Mestres supporting my line of … Continue reading →

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Capoeira – Traditionally an Intercultural Practice

Posted on June 2, 2009 by 4capoeirathoughts

Capoeira – The Brazilian People’s Wisdom post received some interesting comments on the role of traditions, as well as the invention of traditions1. A few of our counterparts shared their experience regarding these issues and dropped me some questions. I … Continue reading →

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