Angoleiros Los Angeles

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their information in their About section.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their information in their About section.

On a short summer break from class--Returning on July 30!

NEW TIME - Capoeira Angola classes on Saturday mornings at 8:30am-10:30am.
Just south of the 10 FWY on Crenshaw.
Wednesday Classes at 8pm-10pm. Drop-ins $20, Monthly $80.
Thank you!

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their business hours.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their business hours.

Classes have resumed at Piyoda Flow on Wednesday nights 8-10pm and Saturday mornings.

No classes being held in January. We will see you again after Omicron. Stay Safe!

Dance, Yoga and Pilates | Piyoda Flow | Los Angeles

We train Wednesday Nights from 8-10PM and Saturday Mornings from 8-10AM at PiYoDa Flow Studios - 2803 Crenshaw Blvd, at 28th St.

Drop ins are $20 and Monthly class passes are $80.

Please wear comfortable shoes
https://www.piyodaflow.com/

Dance, Yoga and Pilates | Piyoda Flow | Los Angeles PiYoDa Flow is a non-competitive family friendly space for Dance, Wellness (Yoga/Pilates..), Fitness and Culture.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their website address.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their website address.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their address.

Angoleiros Los Angeles updated their address.

Happy to announce that starting Wednesday October, 13 at 8-10pm, we are resuming classes in Los Angeles at the Piyoda Flow studio - 2803 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

Our class schedule moving forward is the same as pre-pandemic: Wednesday Evenings 8-10pm, Saturday Mornings 8-10am.

Proof of vaccination is required to attend, and accommodations for social distancing will be made.

Drop in class fee is $20, with discounted monthly passes also available.

Players are encouraged to bring musical instruments, and to wear comfortable shoes. Parking available in the lot.

Thanks so much!

Rediscovering the African roots of Brazil's martial art capoeira

Capoeira Angola of Escola de Capoeira Angola Okupandula is featured in this BBC article, that does a decent job of presenting this tradition.

Rediscovering the African roots of Brazil's martial art capoeira An older form of the Brazilian dance-like martial art has been forgotten by many.

There is a lot of talk in the Capoeira world right now about the bad actions of certain Mestres and authorities within the circle.

Corrupt motivations have turned great Capoeiristas into abusive leaders, and misplaced loyalty has made good students into accomplices for inexcusable behavior.

There are generations of trauma within this microcosm, and no one needs to go back very far to come into direct contact with that violence and exploitation.

So many people--particularly women--have been driven away from the art form because of the abuse and advances of those in authority.

Although it is easy to point fingers and call out those that are now on everyone's lips as abusers; it is difficult to come to terms with how we as students enabled--and continue to support--their abuse.

"Homen quem mata cem,
também mata cento um." ---M. Waldemar

For Angoleiros and Capoeiristas that do this art form from places that are not Brazil, the most important thing--much more important than who can do the prettiest bananeira, or sing the longest ladainha, or kick the hardest--for us the most important thing must be learning how to approach and contribute to the art form without acting as a colonizer.

Hey good people,
Stay stretching, and doing whatever conditioning you can to keep your flexibility and strength up.
Stay progressive and active in your mind and in the world.
Stay musical and poetic in your daily life.
The struggle always continues!

We still are not able to train, but our philosophy remains. Be safe and strong.

We don't post much on social media, but we train hard and approach Capoeira Angola with respect and sensitivity to its traditions.

Capoeira Angola is a beautiful manifestation of the struggle against white supremacy. It is an elegant platform to share philosophy & wisdom, and spread teachings of awareness and survival against treacherous adversity.

It is physically challenging and brings great strength to the bodies that practice it.

It is musically an active meditation that combines rhythm, melody, and harmony to create a trance that can feel super-human to its participants.

Capoeira Angola is not something we do to aggrandize ourselves, but it is something we do so that we can continue to exist in a world that is impatient and destructive to people and traditions that are marginalized.

It is the essence of strength, grace, and genius in the shadow of oppression.

Capoeira Angola classes at Pieter are temporarily on hold in response to Covid-19.

Training every Saturday morning and Wednesday night. An hour and a half of movement and a half hour of music each class. All ages are welcome--please wear shoes. Thank you!

No Class on 12/25 & 1/1!
Still training on Saturday, though.

No Class this Wednesday night 11/27. See you on Saturday morning!

We don't post much on social media, but we train hard and approach Capoeira Angola with respect and sensitivity to its traditions.

Capoeira Angola is a beautiful manifestation of the struggle against white supremacy. It is an elegant platform to share philosophy & wisdom, and spread teachings of awareness and survival against treacherous adversity.

It is physically challenging and brings great strength to the bodies that practice it.

It is musically an active meditation that combines rhythm, melody, and harmony to create a trance that can feel super-human to its participants.

Capoeira Angola is not something we do to aggrandize ourselves, but it is something we do so that we can continue to exist in a world that is impatient and destructive to people and traditions that are marginalized.

It is the essence of strength, grace, and genius in the shadow of oppression.

We are so thankful for everyone that came and shared in this weekend's workshops with Mestre Cabello. We truly appreciate his hard work and creative gifts in the music, movement, history, and culture of Capoeira Angola. Thank you to all the people who spent time with us this weekend, and also to the people who have shared their energy with us over our eight years training at Pieter in Lincoln Heights. Obrigado e Axé!

Still training and playing--we are flexible about what you want to wear, just please wear sneakers.

BO DIDDLEY 1965

Happy Birthday to the late, great, Bo Diddley!

BO DIDDLEY 1965 Bo Diddley

We are taking a little break this week and will be back in class on Wednesday night, January 2nd at 8pm.
Be well!

The Physical and Spiritual Art of Capoeira

Capoeira Angola and the Kilombo Tenonde Permalonga of M. Cobra Mansa was featured in the NYT in a vibrant profile today. Have a look if you haven't yet and can access beyond their paywall.

The Physical and Spiritual Art of Capoeira Our reporter and photographer went to Permangolinha, a three-day retreat where capoeira meets sustainable farming.

Mestre dirceu e mestre chorao

Next Saturday the 15th in LA! Contra-Mestre Chorão Alberto Nunes

Mestre dirceu e mestre chorao Encontro Internacional Gcfa. 2016

Good seeing you at the Roda on Sunday! No class Wednesday night, and we return on Saturday morning. Peace!

Los Angeles, where we get together to play Capoeira Angola. Thanks to players and supporters from LA, the IE and beyond who shared their energy with us!

Training Wednesday night 8-10. NO CLASS on Saturday morning, but Roda happening Sunday 11/18 from 3pm to 7pm.

Thank you to everyone who came from far and near to attend the workshops. We are grateful for your continued support over the years. We hope to see you all soon!
Thank you to Mestre Cabello and Mestra Tisza for sharing their vast knowledge of capoeira angola. They bring not only mastery of movement and consummate musicianship, but a unique and inspiring perspective on living a life of creativity.

please feel free to bring your instruments along to the workshops tonight and tomorrow!

See you on Wednesday and Thursday nights this week for our Capoeira Angola Workshops with M. Cabello and M. Tisza (plus very special guests!!)
At Pieter Performance Space on Wednesday from 7:30-10:30, and at we live in space on Thursday night from 7-10pm. These are great teachers and artists in the game who are only out here very rarely--enjoy the opportunity to train and play with them!

Training on Saturday morning and Wednesday nights. Training, Training, Training. The real word for what we do is "Vadiar." That means something closer to "playing around."
The funny thing is that we call it something that's like a joke--that's no big deal. But when we do it, it feels like work and it makes us strong.

Thanks everyone for coming out on Sunday to play. NO CLASS on Wednesday, but we are back on Saturday morning.
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Thank you for playing and sharing good energy with us on our seven year anniversary roda! Stay beautiful--happy Mother's Day!