CAPOEIRA: My
visit to Grupo de Capoeira, PORTO DA BARRA En Marbella, Málaga, Spain
A translation of the text on the poster:
The Capoeira group “Porto Da Barra” was created by “Mestre
Bradesco” (Ronaldo Luiz de Lima) with a
new concept of teaching Capoeira, respecting the roots but taking it more onto
the cultural and folkloric level.
Due to this, it was decided to use the old cords (belts)
idealised by “Almir Das Arcias” (Mestre Anande) which follow a chronological
order in the history of Capoeira (Chain, String, Linen, and a joining of the three).
Thus making Capoeira more folkloric and cultural, and more
and more trying to transmit this art with love.....
During my holidays
in Estepona, Malaga, at the beginning of December 2009 I was lucky to
observe Instructor Sagaz, and his colleagues training on Marbella Promenade.
It was an amazing show, and I watched them for a while.
Realising they
had an audience they invited me into their group for a chat, and then
later to join them in their club whenever I wanted. Having heard about,
and seen Capoeira on the internet, I was keen to experience the art
for real, so I went along that same evening to see the action.
Wow!!! What an
experience! After 24 years of practicing karate and watching every type of
martial art I had finally found something new. I was told that it was
a novice class and they had only been training for 3 months. Even so they still
showed fantastic skill. Instructor Sagaz kindly took the time to tell
me a little of the history of the art, explaining where the colours
of the cords (belts) originated.
I was very pleased
when at the end of the class Instructor Sagaz invited me back to watch the
advance group the next night. This was an impressionable display of
skill. The moves were very similar to the ones used in Karate but the
delivery was very different. Without any physical contact, they showed
excellent technique using perfect distancing.
I was keen to take part but knowing my limitations I didn’t dare.
I hope to return
to Group Porto da Barra soon when I return to Spain.
I would like
to send a big thank you and best wishes to Instructor Sagaz and his
pupils for allowing me to share his art.
CAPOEIRA: Visita al grupo de Capoeira, PORTO DA BARRA
en Marbella, Málaga, España.
Al principio de
diciembre 2009, durante mis vacaciones en Estepona, Málaga, tuve la suerte de
encontrarme con el Instructor Sagaz y sus compañeros en el Paseo Marítimo de Marbella.
Estaban entrenando y no pude pasar sin dejar de observar el show Capoeira tan
increíble que hacían.
Nada mas verme
observando, el Instructor me invitó a charlar con ellos y más tarde a ir a su
club cuando quisiera. Habiendo oído y visto en Internet el deporte no pude
contener mi interés y acepte encantado ir esa misma noche a verles en acción.
Wow!!!!! Después de
24 años de practica y viendo todo tipo de artes marciales había encontrado una
nueva experiencia para mi. Me informó que la clase era de principiantes y
aunque habían entrenada nada más que 3 meses me demostraron una gran destreza.
El Instructor Sagaz se tomó el tiempo para explicar un poco de la historia del
arte, explicando el origen de los colores de los cinturones.
Al final de la clase,
el Instructor Sagaz me invitó a volver la siguiente noche a ver la clase
avanzada, lo que hice encantado.
Era una clase
impresionante, los movimientos son similares a los que utilizo en karate, pero
realizados de una manera muy distinta. Sin contacto físico presentando una
técnica excelente,, utilizando distancias perfectas. Tenía muchas ganas de
participar, pero sabiendo mis limitaciones no me atreví.
Espero poder volver
pronto al Grupo Porto da Barra cuando vuelva a España.
Mando las Gracias y
saludos al Instructor Sagaz y a sus alumnos por dejarme participar en su arte.
