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Mestre Suassuna: his biography and take on Capoeira, styles, and today’s groups. 1/4

Posted on December 11, 2009 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

This post on Mestre Suassuna’s life is a translation (made by me) from the chapter “Reynaldo Ramos Suassuna. Mestre Suassuna by himself” in Mestre Deputado’s book “Menino Quem foi teu Mestre?”(2004).

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Project Learning from Brazilian Culture: A Brief History, Profile and Guidelines

Posted on October 28, 2009 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

Very often I am asked “- What is ‘Volta Por Cima’?”. Most people must be thinking I have started a new group or brand. That is not the case. Mestre Suassuna’s work inspired many of my endeavours in Capoeira, including … Continue reading →

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Constructional Elements of our School’s Political and Pedagogic Project

Posted on October 23, 2009 by 4CapoeiraThoughts

This letter was first written on the 17th of September of 2007 in Brasília, a few months before my departure to New Zealand. Despite some achievements, I am still developing the project together with our school’s students. However, I believe … Continue reading →

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