Fundamental Capoeira Workshop

WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS (17 years old and above)
SATURDAY | 22/29 JULY 2023
9.00AM – 11.00AM
FEES PER ENTRY: RM10

Location:
Pusat Komuniti Sri Petaling
Jalan 1/49d, Bandar Baru Sri Petaling
57000 Kuala Lumpur
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Improve Your Physical Health & Strength
By Learning Capoeira

Is that you:
1. You know about capoeira but have never found a class.
2. You’re interested in capoeira and have recently discovered classes in Malaysia.
3. You’ve tried capoeira before but want to deepen your knowledge and skills.
4. You want to engage in a sport but aren’t sure how to start.
5. You’re involved in sports but lack motivation.

If your answer is YES to any of the above, keep reading…

Do u ever watch the movie
"Only The Strong"?

Below is the great capoeira scene in the movie.
This is the scene that actually makes me want to learn and do capoeira! Because it sooo cooollll!

Do You Remember This Scene? Do You Remember The Phrase Paranaweyy?

If you never watch this before, click here to watch online. It’s reallyyyy good movie to watch!

What Is Capoeira?

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dance, music, and acrobatics. It teaches discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and promotes self-esteem.

It is considered one of the top all-around strength, flexibility, and aerobic exercises and training is geared toward all ages and athletic levels.

It is comprised of specific offensive and defensive movements and, unlike in other martial arts, the participant is constantly in motion because of the basic movement, the ginga.

In this modern times, Capoeira has evolved into a unique and powerful martial art that is practiced all over the world, included Malaysia.

Why Should I Do Capoeira?

If you are wondering if capoeira is right for you, there is no better way to find out than to give it a try!

Don’t be discouraged by the fact that you’re not a gymnast or acrobat. We know capoeira can be quite intimidating at first glance but as a beginner you are not expected to be doing cartwheels and handstands from the start.

However, your fitness will build up from day one and after a few months of training you will be surprised by what you can do. Capoeira is one of the few activities where men, women, and children can participate on an equal playing ground.

Benefit Of Capoeira

There are numerous benefits as to why capoeira is an excellent extra curricular activity for you to try.

Be fit

One hour of our capoeira class burns 700+ calories. That’s more than an hour of spin class. The practice helps you work all regions of the body, improving your fitness and strengthening the most diverse muscles.

Improve body strength

Capoeira will help you to develop more strength, endurance, flexibility, and agility than your average kickboxing or aerobics class. You’ll develop a strong upper body, core, and buns of steel quickly, shifting your weight back and forth with knees bent and arms swinging.

Improve Flexibility

Capoeira will increase your speed, agility, flexibility, and balance. You learn to conrol your body and realize your body has a whole new range of motion just after a bit of consistent capoeira training.

Reduce stress

In capoeira class, your body releases endorphins. This is a feel-good hormone that improves mood & leaves you feeling great.

Improve Stamina

Improvement in physical endurance is not only beneficial for evolution in activity classes, but may also extend to better performance in studies, work, and even other physical activities reconciled with capoeira.

Gain Confidence

Capoeira is a total body and body expression and is perfect for instilling a sense of pride and confidence in anyone who practices.

Is Capoeira Suitable For Me?

YES of course! Capoeira is suitable for anyone.

✓ Men and women
✓ Any body size
✓ Interest to learn capoeira
✓ Interest in sports
✓ Not involved in any sports
✓ Want to increase stamina
✓ Want to lose weight
✓ Want to try something new

Can I See How People Play Capoeira?

Yes, here I embed one of my favorite capoeira game.

This is a game between Lala and Mestre Poncianinho in London, United Kingdom.

This game is about 4 minutes. Now you can see, how tricky is the capoeira game 🙂

What Can I Learn From THIS Capoeira WORKSHOP?

In the Fundamental Capoeira Workshop, you going to learn:

✓ History of Capoeira
✓ Introduction to the “Ginga” Movement
✓ Capoeira Kicking and Attack
✓ Defense Techniques
✓ Basic Acrobatic Movement
✓ Basic exercises for building strength and balance
✓ Understanding Capoeira Techniques, Strategies & Applications
✓ Introduction to Capoeira Musical Instruments
✓ Introducing the game in “Roda”

CAPOEIRA INSTRUCTOR

Fizi Ali, known as Monitor Fizi in capoeira world. He started capoeira on year 2000 at his high school. On 2002, he attended first capoeira workshop in Malaysia with Professor Antonio Candelario from Federation of International Capoeira Angola (FICA).

In 2003, he established his first capoeira club at Multimedia University Malacca. With a vision to promote capoeira across Malaysia, he organized the First Capoeira Encounter, inviting local capoeira groups from various cities.

After spending two years in Malacca, he moved to London, United Kingdom, in January 2005, where he continued his capoeira journey under the guidance of Mestre Poncianinho from Grupo Capoeira Cordao de Ouro. During his time in the UK, he had the privilege of learning from various capoeira masters from Brazil, including Mestre Casquinha, Mestre Papa-Leguas, Mestre Parente, and participating in workshops with Mestre Suassuna, Mestre Espirro Mirim, Mestre Gato, Mestre Flavio Tucano, Mestre Jose Antonio, Mestre Nem and more.

In 2009, upon his return to Malaysia, he dedicated himself to spreading the art of capoeira by establishing and teaching at a capoeira club in the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Petaling Jaya. Alongside teaching, he actively trained and participated in capoeira events and workshops with renowned capoeira masters such as Mestre Caca, Mestre Marcelo Finco, Mestre Gugu Quilombola, Mestra Gege, Mestre Corisco, Mestre Pop, Mestre Junior, Mestre Eclilson, Mestre Fantasma, Mestre Pedro and more.

Driven to expand the capoeira community, he organized capoeira workshops with esteemed capoeira masters from abroad, including Mestre Eurico from CDO Australia and Contra Mestre Mascote from CDO Birmingham, UK.

In 2012, together with Mestre Braulio and their dedicated students, they officially established Capoeira Cordao de Ouro Malaysia.

In November 2014, at the Capoeira Graduation ceremony led by Mestre Braulio, Mestre Ze Antonio, Mestre Poncianinho, and Mestra Ana Dourada, he achieved his monitor level, a testament to his dedication and hard work.

With unwavering commitment, he continues to advance capoeira in Malaysia, striving to take this captivating art form to new heights.