On June 2, 2009 Omulu Guanabara Capoeira hosted its premier batizado and workshop with the help of Mestre Dimola. The event was spectacular! Check out our photos in the gallery. Click here for more information on our up coming attractions!
New Website!
Omulu Guanabara Capoeira is pleased to release its all-new Canadian website (http://www.guanabara.ca). The website will act as a rich repository for Capoeira information, promotional videos, and training schedules. Members will have access to member's only training regiments, and instructional videos.
Viva Brazil
Be certain to check out our sister site, Viva Brazil! Viva Brazil is a highly entertaining performance troupe, well-known for its hard-to-miss shows at the Brazilian Pavillion held annually during Folklorama. Go to http://www.vivabrazil.ca to learn more!
Register Now!
Are you a Omulu Gunanbara Capoeira Winnipeg student? Then register to become a member. Click here for more information.
Become a Brazilian Pavilion Folklorama Volunteer!
Would you like to volunteer to help us during Folklorama. Click here for more information.
On Sunday, July 10, 2011, Professor Indio become a Mestre in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. All of his students send their congratulations. More information to follow.
Welcome to Omulu Guanabara Capoeira! We are a high energy group of Capoeiristas (Practitioners of Capoeira) located in Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada. Our main objective is the preservation of traditional Brazilian Capoeira. We recognize the origin of Capoeira and practice it in the same time honored tradition all while maintaining a modern feel. Whether it be for personal health, martial art training and conditioning, or dancing to the exotic beats of Brazil, Omulu Guanabara Capoeira is the place to be to immerse one's self in the art of Capoeira.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian blend of martial art, game, and dance created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th Century. Portugal shipped slaves into South America from western Africa and Brazil was one of the many American destinations for African captives. These Africans brought their cultural traditions and religions with them to the New World. Capoeira emerged as a way to resist oppression, secretly practice art, transmit culture, and lift spirits.
Folklorama 2011 is right around the corner! Click the above logo for more information!
More Info
Mestre Índio
Mestre Índio has been learning and teaching Capoeira since 1986. He
is a three-time Brazilian champion in Capoeira JEBS (1988, 1989 and
1990). This national competition featured students of Mestre Bimba and
Mestre Pastinha, including Mestre Ezequiel, Mestre Itapuã, Mestre Paulo
dos Anjos, and Mestre João Pequeno among others as officials. Mestre Índio’s involvement in Capoeira encompasses teaching children on the
streets of Brazil to invitations to teach adults at prominent
universities across the United States.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian blend of martial art, game, and dance
created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th Century.
Portugal shipped slaves into South America from western Africa and
Brazil was one of the many American destinations for African captives.
These Africans brought their cultural traditions and religions with
them to the New World. Capoeira emerged as a way to resist oppression,
secretly practice art, transmit culture, and lift spirits.
Interested in training with us? Our training schedule is broken into three classes: Introduction, Intermediate for Children, and Intermediate. Each of these classes are designed to familiarize yourself with the art of Capoeira. As students advance, they will be exposed to more advanced training that requires even more commitment!
