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Capoeira ACROBATICS Open Class - Tooting L.C. South London

2011-01-12T23:45:00.006Z

>>>>>>>>>> Capoeira ACROBATICS Open Class <<<<<<<<<<

ACER Capoeira has opened its doors... ACER has been training in Tooting L. C. for many years and we would like to share this great space with you.

The only way to improve Capoeira and Capoeira Acrobatics is to find time on your own to practise what you are tought in class by your teacher.
However the weather in the UK is not the best in fact, it is a great problem as you can't always train in your garden or at the park and that slow down the process of learning.

The ACROBATICS SPACE is a BIG area and one of THE BEST padded areas/spaces in London.

The padded area is 40x30 meters with Soft Gymnastics Floor & Crash Mats. it is a padded 5 aside pitch!!! The 2 hours session is just £10 or only £25 per month.

From FRIDAY the 14th the acrobatics session is OPEN to all Capoeiristas students, a space for you to do any training you like on your own.

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PLEASE NOTE:
1) You are not training with ACER Capoeira.
2) We are not inviting students from other groups to train with us.
3) You are just using the space to train on your own or with friends.
4) It is a non-instructed session you are free to do any Capoeira Training
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Day: FRIDAYS only
Time: 8:15pm - 22:15pm
Tube: Tooting Broadway = 5min walk
Train: Balham or Earlsfield
Bus: 4,77,270,G1

ACER Xmas OPEN RODA + BRAZIL NIGHT Party

2010-11-25T00:41:00.001Z

OPEN RODA +

> > > FREE Samba Class +

FREE Caipirinha for the first 20 people +
FREE Brahma with Flyer +

> > > Half Price
~ Caipirinha
~ Brahma Beer
~ Any cocktail .> .> .> till 9:30pm

> Brazilian DJ +

> RODA

10th Dec 7:30pm

The Grove - Opposite South Wimbledon Tube
2 Morden Rd, SW19 3BH
London, United Kingdom

SEE YOU ALL THERE ! ! !

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=168591503173371

2010-10-31T20:41:00.006Z

OPEN RODA - ZUMBI & DIA DA CONSCIENCIA NEGRA

Come and celebrate with us!

After the Roda let’s all go for lunch at the Brazilian Restaurant, great Rodizio… afterwards GUANABARA DANCE SOME FORRO

All Groups are welcome, ACER Capoeira Roda emphasizes the need of students presence from other groups.

It is very important for all Capoeira students to play with different people and STYLES... to become a better Capoeirista.
Hope to see you all there on the 21st of Nov.
Putney Leisure Centre
Tube: East Putney (15min walk)
Train: Putney (7min walk)

Obrigado

ACER Capoeira

BRAZIL NIGHT - Beach Party

2010-08-25T01:11:00.001+01:00

~ ~ ~ EVERY SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH ~ ~ ~

Next Party = 12 of Nov & 10 Dec

FREE Caipirinha for the first 20 people

> > > Half Price

.....¬.. Caipirinha

..¬.. Brahma Beer

..¬.. Any cocktail .> .> .> till 9:30pm

> > > FREE Samba Class

> Brazilian DJ
> Brazilian Band
> Capoeira SHOW & Roda

8 till LATE £3
SEE YOU ALL THERE ! ! !

Capoeirista Day - Dia do Capoeirista OPEN RODA South Wimbledon SW19

2010-07-29T01:09:00.000+01:00

OPEN RODA to celebrate Dia do Capoeirista.

Everyone welcome.

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LAW > DIA DO CAPOEIRISTA > Lei nº 4.649, de 07 de Agosto de 1985
Institui o "Dia do Capoeirista", a ser comemorado anualmente, no dia 3 de agosto.

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Address
74 Haydons Road, SW19 1HL

> > > > BUT if a sunny day we ll be at the Park (on Haydons Road/Quicks Rd) NEXT to the centre.
15 minutes walk from South Wimbledon Tube Station (northern line)
30 minutes walk from Wimbledon Station (train & district line)
Please arrive at least 20min before!

Hope to see you all there!!!

12 August · 19:00 - 21:30
South Wimbledon Community Centre

74 Haydons Road, SW19 1HL
London, United Kingdom
MUITO OBRIGADO

Brazil Cultural Festival 4 & ACER Capoeira London 7 Batizado

2010-03-28T21:43:00.000+01:00

Come and celebrate Brazil Cultural Festival 4 & ACER 7 Batizado

LONDON
OPEN CAPOEIRA CAMPEONATO - 29-30th of May

ALL Capoeira Groups
Registration via website
http://www.ukopencapoeira.org/

Venue: Excel London

LONDON
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ACER London VII Batizado - 12th of June
Shows, Batizado, Open Roda, Feijoada for everyone
Time: Door 1:30pm
Venue: Chestnut Grove School THEATRE
45 Chestnut Grove, Post Code SW12 8JZ

PARTY - 12th of June 8pm
Rio Night BEACH PARTY, Show & Live Music
Dress Code: Beach Wear
Venue: Grove Tavern,
South Wimbledon, London,
SW19 3BH
oppiste south wimbledon station

WORKSHOP -
> CAPOEIRA with the OLDEST MASTER in Rio de Janeiro and UK and one of the oldest Masters around with over 50 years experience.
1st of June, 7:30pm - Tooting Leisure Centre SW17
6th of June 11am - Putney Leisure Centre SW15
> Samba Dance & Percussion    tcb
> Afro Dance & Percussion    tbc
> Maracatu    tbc

SURREY
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ACER Surrey IV Batizado - 12th of June
Venue: as above
PARTY - 12th of June 8pm
Venue: as above
WORKSHOP - 2nd of June
> CAPOEIRA with the OLDEST MASTER in Rio de Janeiro and UK and one of the oldest Masters around with over 50 years experience.
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: 40-46 Cromwell Rd Kingston KT2

CORNWALL
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WORKSHOP - 14th of June
> CAPOEIRA with the OLDEST MASTER in Rio de Janeiro
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: Cruch Gym, Launceston PL15

NEWCASTLE
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WORKSHOP - 16th of June
> CAPOEIRA with the OLDEST MASTER in Rio de Janeiro
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: tbc

YORK
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WORKSHOP - 17th of June
> CAPOEIRA with the OLDEST MASTER in Rio de Janeiro
Time: 7:15pm
Venue: tbc

http://www.brazilculturalfestival.org/

Mestre Celso 3Hrs WORKSHOP + Roda

2010-03-28T21:21:00.001+01:00

3 Hrs of Capoeira Workshop + RODA << all levels >> with the

OLDEST active living Capoeira Master in RIO & UK.
Mestre Celso 70 years old, over 50 yrs Capoeira experience.

Mestre Celso is the only direct student of one of the GREATEST Master of all times, Mestre Artur Emidio today 81yrs old.
Mestre Artur Emidio changed the history of Capoeira in Rio de Janeiro in the 50's.
He also challenged the Grace family, Helio Grace and Robison Grace for a Capoeira VS Jiu-Jitsu. Mestre Artur Emidio learnt Capoeira from a very old Master who learnt from an EX-SLAVE.

Mestre Celso is from the time when Capoeirista used to use Navalha, Lenço de Seda and lots of Malandragem, what we don't see anymore now days.

Mestre Celso style of Capoeira is UNIQUE

Don't miss this great opportunity to meet and learn from a living legend.

~ ~ ~ London Workshop

7:15pm 1st of June, Tooting Leisure Centre SW17
11am 6th of June, Putney Leisure Centre SW15

~ ~ ~ Surrey Workshop
7:15pm 2nd of June, 40-46 Cromwell Rd Kingston KT2

~ ~ ~ Cornwall Workshop
7:15pm 14th of June, Cruch Gym Lauceston PL15

~ ~ ~ York Workshop
7:15pm 16th of June, Venue TBC

~ ~ ~ Newcastle Workshop
7:15pm 17th of June, Venue TBC

Workshop £20.

< < < < < Booking in advance necessary for none ACER Students > > > > >

~ ~ ~ PLEASE NOTE:

Places are limited.
Please email rodrigo[at]acercapoeira[dot]com to book your place.
Payment request of £10 deposit via PayPal will be emailed to you. The rest is payable in cash on the day.

THANK YOU for understanding but places are limeted.

.... No paypal account is needed ....

Capoeiristas, it is not everyday you have the opportunity to attend a workshop with such Master like Mestre Celso.

Don't miss it, BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW

Muito Obrigado

PS:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=108353889192327&ref=mf#!/event.php?eid=106239696071063&ref=mf

ACER Capoiera Roda de Primavera - Spring Roda Putney Leisure Centre SW15

2010-03-02T00:47:00.001Z

ACER Capoeira Open Roda de Primavera 2010.

Come and celebrate the new season and Prof. Bicudo’s 30th Bday!
After the Roda let’s all go for lunch at the Brazilian Restaurant, great Rodizio… afterwards GUANABARA DANCE SOME FORRO.
All Groups are welcome, ACER Capoeira Roda emphasizes the need of students presence from other groups.
It is very important for all Capoeira students to play with different people and STYLES... to become a better Capoeirista.
Hope to see you all there on the:
21st of March
11 am
Putney Leisure Centre
London SW15

Obrigado
ACER Capoeira
> > > Professores, tragam os alunos para participar da roda < < <

PS: Future dates to remember
29-30 May 3rd OPEN Capoeira Tournament
12 June ACER Capoeira 7th Batizado

Capoeira Class in Putney Leisure Centre

2010-01-06T15:29:00.001Z

From January 2010 Sunday Capoeira class in Putney Leisure Centre starts at 11am.

Mestre Celso 70th Birthday - ACER Capoeira RJ

2009-10-08T00:29:00.005+01:00

The GREATEST and the BIGGEST RODA EVER!

Over 50 Master will be there.

Mestre Celso is the OLDEST active living Master teaching and playing Capoeira in Rio de Janeiro and England. The Association of Capoiera Engenho da Rainha, today also known as ACER Capoeira was founded in the 70’s in Rio.

Mestre Celso is the only direct student of one of the GREATEST Master of all times, Mestre Artur Emidio today 80yrs old. Mestre Artur Emidio changed the history of Capoeira in Rio de Janeiro in the 50's. He also challenged the Grace family, Helio Grace and Robison Grace for a Capoeira VS Jiu-Jitsu. Mestre Artur Emidio learnt Capoeira from a very old Master who learnt from an EX-SLAVE.

That makes ACER Capoeira style UNIQUE!

Mestre Celso is from the time when Capoeirista used to use Navalha and Lenco de Seda, Roda de Pernada and muita Malandragem, what we don't see anymore now days.

Mestre Celso would like to invite you to his 70th Birthday Roda and to be part to this mark in the history in Capoeira.

10hrs - Opening

11hrs - ACER Capoeira Batizado

12hrs - Show

14hrs - History - Capoeia in Rio by all Masters present

14:30hrs - Masters Roda

16hrs - Open Roda

Capoeira Class in South Wimbledon Community Centre

2009-10-02T19:25:00.002+01:00

Capoeira Class at South Wimbledon Community Centre

Thursdays 7:30pm

Please remember, Thursday is a very important class!!!! it is a good day to learn Portuguese as we do music/instruments lesson as well.

Please don't miss it.

Obrigado

Fwd: Toreiro's canção da semana

2009-05-22T13:36:00.001+01:00

Nos aprendemos junto

La eee laila

Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la
(lala-e laila)
Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la

Berimbau chamou pro jogo,
pandeiro que respondeu,
atabaque ja entrou,
mestre bimba apareceu
lala e laila...

Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la

Capoeira começou,
como roda tradicional,
era luta e defesa
do negro no canavial
lalaelaila...

Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la

Manuel dos Reis Machado
estivador da beira do cais,
incorporou jogo de angola
com batuque e muito mais
lalaelaila,,,,

Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la

e com paz bimba criou
a capoeira regional,
espalhou pro mundo inteiro
essa arte nacional
lalaelaila....

Ee la la ee laila, la la ee laila, lele lele la la

A.C.E.R.

Toreiro

Singing, Dancing and Capoeira: The Key To A Long Life

2009-05-22T13:19:00.000+01:00

Brian Eno has just written a great article about the joy of singing. Capoeira came to my mind while reading it.

At the heart of Capoeira is the Roda and a key part of that is the music. The Roda is a circle of people, with two people competing in the middle and everyone else singing and clapping in time around them. The music gives the players strength, they aim to make their moves in tune to the rhythm of the song. It's uplifting feeling a part of something like this.

Brian sums up the way I feel about Capeira songs and the Roda:

When you sing with a group of people, you learn how to subsume yourself into a group consciousness because a capella
singing is all about the immersion of the self into the community.
That's one of the great feelings — to stop being me for a little while
and to become us. That way lies empathy, the great social virtue.

You can read the full article here

My first Batizado, my first Capoeira Belt!

2009-05-22T13:15:00.001+01:00

Last year, at a loss for what to do on a Monday night, I decided to give this thing called Capoeira a try. Did a search and found Acer Capoeira. I knew little about it, other than it was a Brazilian marshal art, that's part fight, part dance, part music. After the lesson, my body ached all over, but it was a good pain, I'd really enjoyed myself and decided to stick with it.

Time flies and ...boom, it's been 10 months. Last Saturday was the Batizado, my first ever grading. I passed and was awarded my belt. I am so proud of myself and fellow Capoeiristas who shared the day with me. It was the first time in my life that I really worked to achieve something. I would not call it hard work, it was too enjoyable, even with the blisters, bruises and sprains.

We continued the party at a local pub in South Wimbledon, where we had an unplanned Roda and Maculele. I'm not exaggerating in saying that it was one of the most enjoyable moments of my life. Myself, forming a part of the circle, looking around, in that candle lit pub, seeing my friends, my chosen family, feeling, contributing and connecting to the growing energy of the Roda. It was amazing to be a part of something so special, so energizing, so lucid.

After it was over I spoke to a friend saying how special it felt, she turned to me and said with a smile on her face, "Yes, it makes you feel alive doesn't it?". I couldn't put it better.

History of Capoeira

2009-05-22T13:08:00.000+01:00

I am not here to tell all the history of Capoeira, the following is just a brief introduction. If you really want to learn or know more about Capoeira, I would suggest you join A.C.E.R. or any other school of Capoeira.

Capoeira, a fight, a dance? Definitely a combination of many skills! Capoeirista has Agility, Flexibility, Strength, Speed, Capoeirista is a Singer, a Musician, Capoeirista is an Actor a Martial Artist.
Capoeira, an unique Martial Art a Brazilian Art, born of oppression and slavery 400 year ago. As the slaves became aware that their conditions were irreversible, that they were intended to be an involuntary work force forever, they began to run away to the mountains where the palm trees were in abundance and they could hide.
An African community was born and the place was named Palmares.
In this community rival tribes joined forces teaching each other their Religion, Dance, Rituals, Games etc.
The result of this rich cultural fusion was the birth of the earliest forms of Capoeira.
Even the very experienced and well armed soldiers, the “Slave Hunters”, were unable to capture them. Capoeira was the key element for the slaves, a system of fighting with very FAST AND TRICKY movements the slaves caused considerable damage to the white man.

CAPOEIRA BECOME THEIR WEAPON
THEIR SYMBOL OF FREEDON

People all the World practice Capoeira these days, some for Self-Defence, others to Get Fit, Relieve Stress, Lose Weight, Improve Flexibility, Core Stability, Agility and Strength.

There is nothing in the world like Capoeira!

Capoeira Blends:
Self-Defence, Acrobatics, Music and Dance

A manteiga derramou

2009-05-22T12:56:00.000+01:00

Nos aprendemos junto

A manteiga derramou
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou
A manteiga não é minha, é para filha de ioiô
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou
A manteiga é do patrão, caiu n'agua e se molhou
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou
A manteiga é de iaiá, a manteiga é de ioiô
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou
A manteiga é do patrão, caiu no chão e derramou
Vou dizer a meu senhor, que a manteiga derramou

I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled
I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled
The butter is not mine, it's for the child of the master
I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled
The butter is the boss', it fell in the water and got wet
I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled
The butter is the boss', the butter is the boss'
I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled
The butter is the boss', it fell on the ground and was spilled
I'm going to say to my master, that the butter has been spilled

You can listen to this song on the following website