history of capoeira brasil

Group Capoeira Brasil was founded in Brasil by Mestres Boneco, Paulinho Sabia and Paulao on the 14th of January 1989. All three men had studied Capoeira for many years before they banded together to start a modernised and organised school of training.

Within the world of Capoeira there are many different groups who adhere to various philosophies and styles of training. Before the foundation of Group Capoeira Brasil, Capoeira existed mainly in smaller groups that didn't have the infrastructure to grow beyond a limited number of students. One of Group Capoeira Brasil's first goals was to take Capoeira to new levels of popularity and eventually out into the world. Group Capoeira Brasil is currently one of Brasil's largest and best recognised schools.

Group Capoeira Brasil is constantly updating its movements and songs to keep abreast of this evolving art form. All of the changes that take place are carefully considered before being introduced; it is only when they will enhance the game that the Mestres will embrace the change. The group now has a style which is a unique blend of the traditional moves and philosophies with some new elements mixed in. This group strongly respects the foundation and traditions which have built Capoeira and continues to use them in all their teachings.

Within the Capoeira community in Brasil, there are a number of other groups who share a similar style of play. These groups will often invite each other to attend Rodas (games) and Baptizados (grading events) to keep in touch with new developments.

Along with schools in most states of Brasil, Group Capoeira Brasil academies can be found in New York, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Tempe, Boston, Durham, Mexico, Amsterdam, Paris, Marseille, Budapest, Brussels, Barcelona, Mount Maunganui, New Caledonia, Hong Kong, Townsville and Sydney.

Group Capoeira Brasil Sydney, has been running under Mestre Peixe since 1992 and is one of the largest Capoeira Brasil groups outside of Brasil.

Founders of Group Capoeira Brasil:

Mestre Boneco (Rio de Janeiro / Los Angeles)
Mestre Paulinho Sabiá (Niteroi / Paris)
Mestre Paulão (Ceara / Amsterdam)

Black cords of Group Capoeira Brasil:

Mestre Peixe (Australia)
Mestre Cabeca (Aracajú)
Mestre Naval (Rio de Janeiro)
Mestre Girino (São Paulo)
Mestre Curumim (Rio de Janeiro)
Mestre Espiga (Rio de Janeiro)
Formado Kim (Ceara)
Formado Cal Matos (Brussels)
Formado Linguica (Rio de Janeiro)
Formado Marcão (Ceara)
Formado Azul (Lausanne)
Formado Ze Pequeno (Marseille)
Formado Caxias (New York)
Formado Leo Pivete (Niteroi)
Formado Mindinho (San Diego)
Formado Pica Pau (Santa Catarina)
Formado Esporinha (Friburgo)
Formado Tititi (Rio de Janeiro)
Formado Juruna (France)