(English Version Below)

Chegando em mais um final de ano, quero aqui, reforcar meu apreço a esse grupo que muito me tem feito sentir pertencente a uma familia capoeiristica.

Infelizmente todo caminho árduo representa trabalho, disciplina, humildade e dedicação. Estamos a cada dia mais maduros enquanto grupo que se afirma no cenário internacional da capoeira, aceitando sem vacilar os desafios que o próprio desenvolvimento da arte nos oferece e nos anima a continuar. Acreditando sempre em nossa união que nos fortalece e na possibilidade de continuarmos sempre a reconhecer nós próprios no rosto de cada um, nos apresentamos sem o artíficio de uma máscara que poderia esconder uma face envergonhada.

Nosso olhar continua preso nos olhos de quem esta à nossa frente e digo com a certeza de que, ao afirmar isso na primeira pessoa, estou sendo representativo de toda a familia União na Capoeira, que, desde os tempos da lama grudenta do Bumba-meu-Boi, vem trazendo para Sobradinho um destaque entre as cidades brasileiras que são berco de um grupo que defende com honestidade a arte que desenvolve, espalhando para o velho continente europeu e América do Norte, no distante Canadá.

Vamos seguindo em frente, com nossos projetos e sonhos de uma vida melhor para cada elemento do grupo. Todavia, é certo que ninguem nunca assinou nenhum contrato vitalício com o Grupo Uniao na Capoeira e se nossa porta esta sempre aberta para receber quem pede para entrar, da mesma forma ela está pra quem deseja seguir outro caminho, sem o prejuízo de uma amizade, consideração ou respeito. Pois quem sabe pedir para entrar, com certeza terá a honestidade na exata medida para comunicar o início de um novo caminho.

Desejo a todos voces, Mestres, Contramestres, Professores e demais alunos do Grupo União na Capoeira, um natal feliz e harmonioso e um ano de 2012 muito mais produtivo, feliz e com renovadas forças para mais uma jornada de caminhada.

Paz e harmonia para todos,

Com carinho,
Mestre Umoi.

—— English ——-

Arriving at the end of another year, I wish to reinforce my appreciation to this group which has made me feel part of a family capoeiristica.

Unfortunately every path is hard work, discipline, humility and dedication. We are ever more mature as a group that is affirmed on the international area of capoeira without hesitation accepting the challenges that the very development of the art offers us and encourages us to continue. Always believing in our union that strengthens us and we are always able to recognize ourselves in the face of every one we present ourselfs without the artifice of a mask that could hide an embarrassed face.

Our gaze is still stuck in the eyes of those ahead of us and say with certainty that that in the first person to say this, I’m being representative of the entire family in União Capoeira, which since the days of sticky mud of Bumba-meu-Boi, is bringing Sobradinho as a highlight among the Brazilian cities that are home to a group that advocates honestly the art that it practices, spreading to the old continent of Europe and North America, in distant Canada.

Let’s move forward with our plans and dreams of a better life for each group element. However, it is certain that no one ever signed any lifetime contract with the Grupo União na Capoeira and our door is always open for those seeking to enter, as it is for those who want to follow another path, without the loss of a friendship, consideration or respect. Well, who knows how to ask to join has surely the honesty to the same extent to communicate the beginning of a new path.

I wish all of you Masters, Contra-Mestres, Professors and other students do Grupo União na Capoeira, a happy and harmonious Christmas and year of 2012 much more productive, happy and with renewed strength for another journey .

Peace and harmony for all,

With love,
Mestre Umoi.

Our Batizado opening Roda on Friday July 22, 2011 was great. I want to thank all capoeiristas for the AXÉ they brought to the roda:

• Mestre China (Capoeira Angola BCN)
• Prof. Kmelo (GUC)
• Helio (Semente do Jogo de Angola)
• Instrutor Soquete (Capoeira Sinhá da Bahia)
• Instrutor Peruca (Dendê do Recife)
• Capoeira Camará Students

Batizado 2011 Friday Night Roda

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo

We’d like to extend an open invitation to all capoeiristas to join us in celebration on our Batizado and Troca de Graduação 2011.

The schedule is:

Friday Jul. 22nd – Roda from 6pm to 9pm
Saturday Jul. 23rd – Workshops and Rodas from 12pm to 5pm
Sunday Jul. 24th – Batizado e Troca de Gradução from 12pm to 5pm

The event will be at our current location on 160 Spadina Ave, 2nd Floor (Street Dance Academy).

The cost of attendance will be $30 for participation in the full day of workshops. The open roda and the Batizado ceremony will be free of charge to all.

The workshops will be held by Prof. Fabio 90 and Mestre China.

Batizado e Troca de Graduacao 2011

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo

Salve Capoeira,

Our partnership with Teambuy.ca was a great success, I can’t wait to meet all of you and help you learn capoeira and practice with you.

The deal will be available until March 27th, 2011, so you have time to get in on it. You can even come try a class and then return to buy the deal, check our class schedule here: http://www.gucanada.com/classes/.

Thank you all for making this a great success.

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo

Today is a great time to try capoeira, we teamed up with Teambuy.ca to bring you 1 Month of Unlimited Capoeira Classes for only $19. Head over to their website to get this amazing deal.

You can buy 2 for you and unlimited as gifts, but hurry it is only valid for today: March 20th, 2011.

I hope you find this a great opportunity to join our class.

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo

* Monday – 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. (All Levels)
* Tueday – 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. (All Levels)
* Thursday – 6:00p.m. to 7:30p.m. (Beginners)
* Thursday – 7:30p.m. to 9:00p.m. (Intermediate/Advanced)

You can try out the class for free and after that should you choose to continue the fee is $80 / month for all classes.

Axe,
Prof. Kmelo

I believe a great part of it has been lost for good, but we’re doing our best to recover it all and move forward, the site will also have a new design, more functional I hope, and feel free to let me know about any ideas to make this not only a reference for our Capoeira Classes but also a reference for Capoeiristas all around the world.

UPDATE:
So I believe all the information I could recover has been recovered, now the focus will be organizing all the recovered data, the site design and functionality, as you can see something new on the sidebar is the possibility to subscribe to our announcement newsletter. But things will be changing a bit as we move on. Thanks for the support while we get back on our virtual feet.

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo

In the meantime here is information about our classes:

160 Spadina Ave. (Street Dance Academy – above Mc Donals on Queen and Spadina)

Monday – 6pm to 7:30pm (All Levels)

Tuesday – 6pm to 7:30pm (All Levels)

Thursday – 6pm – 7:30pm (Beginners) / 7:30pm – 9pm (Advanced)

Friday – 6pm – 8pm (Open Session)

First Class is Free.

The cost for the classes is $80/month for all 4 days of classes.

Drop-In is $20

Axé.

Prof. Kmelo

Axé to all.
Prof. Kmelo

In January 2011 we will be starting the New Year in a new Location. We will be moving all of our classes to:

* Street Dance Academy @ 160 Spadina Ave. (Queen and Spadina – Above the McDonalds)

With a new schedule:

* Monday – 6pm to 7:30pm (normal class)
* Tuesday – 6pm – 7:30pm (normal class)
* Thursday – 6pm – 9pm (two separate beginner and advanced classes)
* Friday – 6pm – 8pm (open session)

I hope to see you all there, as the doors will be open to all as usual, feel free to stop by and try a class. The first class is free.

All capoeiristas are welcome to come participate in the class or a roda.

We will continue our traditional Car Free Sunday Rodas, so you can always find us there.

I’d like to thank Joanne and the whole Toronto Tabla Ensemble Studio for their great support. We have a great relationship and will continue to remain in contact with them.

Axé,
Prof. Kmelo