Congratulations to Prof. Grilo

This past weekend, Grupo Uniao na Capoeira – Portugal had their Batizado and Troca de Graduacao, and Mestre Umoi graduated Grilo to the level of Professor (Yellow Belt).
All of the group here in Canada would like to congratulate Prof. Grilo on this achievement, and take his example of hard work and practice.
We hope to someday [...]

Nosso Encontro (Évora 2009)

Dear Friends,
This year marks the 10th “Nosso Encontro” (Our Encounter) and to celebrate this achievement we will once again have three more days of Capoeiragem ruled by the same environment of camaraderie and knowledge exchange that became the quality mark for these last ten years.
Set for the 11th, 12th and 13th of September, this year [...]

24h Summer Capoeira Roda – We did it!

24h Capoeira Roda (The End)
Salve,
The 24h Roda was a success. I would like to thank all of you for taking on the challenge, and a special thanks goes to Capoeira Mandinga and Aruande, for the commitment, for the AXE and for holding the roda from start to finish.
In the words of Inst. Parafuzinho (Capoeira Aruande):
“It [...]

24h Summer Capoeira Roda – Tomorrow (June 13th)

So the time has come for us to once again present capoeira, toronto and canada with a great event.
Our 24h Roda, a first in Canada, will forever remain in our hearts, trust me when I say that it’s an unforgettable event. I hope everyone is getting ready for the challenge and we will be strong [...]

Casting Call

Salve,
I was contacted about this opportunity to participate in a commercial, so I’m passing along the information so that everyone can have a chance.
Axe,
Prof. Kmelo
SEEKING CAPOEIRISTAS, ACROBATS & TUMBLERS FOR TV COMMERCIAL
Jigsaw Casting Ltd. is looking for capoeiristas, tumblers and acrobats to learn PARKOUR (free running sport: www.pkto.ca) to be featured in an upcoming COOL [...]

Workshop with ArtStarts – Eglinton and Oakwood

[ May 20, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. May 27, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 3, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. June 10, 2009; 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. ] We will be conducting a 4 week long workshop with ArtStarts in the Eglinton / Oakwood area.

For more information regarding the organizatio ArtStarts visit their website: www.artstarts.net

Axe,
Prof. Kmelo

26th Anniversary of Grupo Uniao na Capoeira

[ June 9, 2009; 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] This year we turn 26, since Mestre Umoi started GUC in Sobradinho, DF, in 1983.

We will be having a Roda and everyone is welcome to come celebrate with us.

Axe,
Prof. Kmelo

24h Capoeira Roda

[ June 13, 2009 12:00 pm to June 14, 2009 12:00 pm. ] Welcoming Summer with a 24h Capoeira Roda. How long can you last ?

Pedestrian Sunday Rodas

[ May 31, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. June 28, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. July 26, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 16, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. August 30, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. September 27, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. October 25, 2009; 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] As tradition dictates, PS Kensington returns May 31st, and we following the tradition will have our open roda at the corner of Augusta and Oxford every last sunday of the month like it has been happening since our first roda in 2005.

For more information about Pedestrian Sundays visit the offical site here: http://www.pskensington.ca/.

From the official [...]