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The camarà is more than just a training partner in Capoeira. It represents a mirror, a challenge, and a companion in the capoeirista’s path of development. Through interaction, pressure, and the creative confusion generated inside the roda, perception, adaptability, and personal expression begin to grow. This article explores the deeper meaning of the camarà and its importance in the collective evolution of the group.

A journey into Brazilian popular mythology, where corpo fechado was not a technique but a narrative of survival. From Besouro and Nascimento Grande to Lampião and the outlaws of the sertão, this article explores the invulnerable heroes of capoeira and the myths that kept bodies standing in a violent world.

An in-depth exploration of axê — the vital force that animates capoeira. From its African roots and spiritual philosophy to the physical, emotional, and communal experience inside the roda, this article examines what axê truly is, how it is felt, and why it defines the soul of capoeira.

The small teacher does not seek a stage or recognition. They appear in simple daily actions — where knowledge becomes posture and movement becomes responsibility.

Discover Capoeira's traditional musical instruments, from the berimbau to the pandeiro, and learn their history, significance, and how they are played.

A deep reflection on the ethical dimension of capoeira, exploring power, ego, guidance, and responsibility. A personal statement on what happens when capoeira is detached from its ethical roots.

A journey from Brazil to Greece, born from a chance meeting and shaped by people who believed deeply. The story of Jacobina Arte is not only about capoeira—it is about culture, relationships, and the unsung heroes who carried this path forward

A personal reflection by Mestre Ligeirinho on the three invisible yet fundamental forces of Capoeira: mandinga, malícia, and malandragem. Not as techniques to be taught, but as ways of being, forged in the roda, in the streets, and through history. A journey through the wisdom of the old mestres, the philosophy of patience, awareness, and survival—where Capoeira ceases to be movement and becomes a way of life.

some thoughts from Mestre Ligeirinho

Where Capoeira returns to its essence.

Principles that guide our path