David Lanfair – “Calca De Couro” – Copywriter, Public Relations
How long have you been playing Capoeira?
10 years
What are your Three favorite things about Capoeira?
“You get a nifty nickname. There’s something endearing sbout any activity that yields nicknames to people meant to poke fun, explore quirks, and welcome people into a new ‘family.’”
“For me, Capoeira is somewhat of an oxymoron in that it provides a peaceful way to express violence… to transform it into something else- something sublime.”
What are your three favorite things about CAQ?
“It’s a safe place to begin. Mestre Ombrinho has built a nest where people can thrive and personal evolution can hatch”
“Mestre Ombrinho brings a different voice to the discipline of Capoeira. Because he is the first non-Brazilian master, he is able to translate the nuances of Capoeira’s complex language in a variety of ways that are clear, deep, and often comical.”
“I have trained with many other groups and what I love about CAQ, that I don’t find anywhere else, is that Mestre Ombrinho actively demonstrates each movement, sequence, technique, each song, and aspect of Capoeira himself! There is nothing more rewarding than having Capoeira’s history, humor, and mechanics revealed by a master like Mestre Ombrinho.”
Dave Brown – Physicians Assistant
How long have you been playing Capoeira?
9 Months
What are your three favorite things about Capoeira?
“The community is a solid place to meet people, make friends, play games, and grow as an individual”
“Capoeira is a great way to stay in shape and get a great workout!”
“Capoeira is a joyous conversation of movement that is played in a fun game!”
What are your three favorite things about CAQ?
“I love the flexibility of the classes and the scheduling!”
“I love the subtle way that CAQ demonstrates Capoeira as non-violent and yet it is very dangerous.”
Solomon Nadaf – Instructor “Ariranha”- Graphic Designer
How long have you been playing Capoeira?
7 years
What are your three favorite things about Capoeira?
“Capoeira makes me feel able to accomplish anything.”
“I have a rich & diverse new family.”
“I have learned to play music!”
What are your three favorite things about CAQ?
“My teammates and the community at CAQ”
“Mestre Ombrinho and CAQ have taught me to play great Capoeira with anyone, anywhere!”
Kevin Alexander – “Heman” – Model, Martial Artist
How long have you been playing Capoeira?
3 years
What are your three favorite things about Capoeira?
“The diverse community of Capoeiristas”
“The personal interaction of the game”
“The physicality and expression of the art”
What are your three favorite things about CAQ?
“Mestre’s sense of humor”
“The quality of our instruments and the instruction we are given with regards to music”