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CAPOEIRA
TODDLERS CLASS
10:00 -11:00 am
KIDS CLASS
11:00-12:30pm
OPEN GYM
12:30-2:00pm
YOGA
12:00 -1:00pm
5:45 - 7:00pm
ALL LEVEL CAPOEIRA
7:15 -9:00pm
ALL LEVEL
7:15-9:00pm
Professor Fenix started capoeira in 1996 with Mestre Caraja at the Bairro Nova Esperanca in Goiania, Brazil. In 1998 he began to train with Mestre Xereu from the group Capoeira Candeias. For the next 7 years he traveled all over Brazil with his teacher to train and perform Capoeira.
In 2005, Professor Fenix moved to the United States with hopes of opening a Capoeira school here in Seattle. Over the past 6 years he has been invited to teach at many events all over the country. He has also taught several workshops and classes around the Seattle area and finally opened his own school in March of 2010.
He is very happy with the dedication of the students he has now and is very excited that Capoeira Candeias is quickly growing to be one of the largest capoeira schools in Seattle. Professor Fenix is happy he has the opportunity to share his experience in capoeira and his Brazilian culture with anyone who wants to learn.
Training : Capoeira is more than just a Martial Art, there exists a rich culture and tradition in which Capoeiristas immerse themselves, training, researching and socializing outside of class.
Grupo Candeias is very dedicated
to perpetuating and maintaining the tradition while involving as is necessary for the survival of this art form. To earn the next level cord ( belt ) you must try to learn your game, the movements to play in the roda, learn the instruments, learn the chorus to the songs first and sing as loud as you can, clapping your hands.
Playing : When you play in the roda, try to develop your game, try new things, dont be afraid of not being able to do it right, just dont forget your basic movements, repetition and consistency will improve your game. Play with as many different people as possible and dont be afraid of playing with a higher
cord ( belt ), they will challenge you and help you grow. Be careful above all things, not to hurt the person you are playing with.
Grupo Candeias was founded at the SESC Club in the university sector in 1977 in Goiania, Goias Brazil.
In that time the group was called Grupo de Capoeira Anglo Regional and the first groups teacher was Carlos Antonio (Carlinhos Chuchu). In the year 1978 Master Passarinho took on the group changing the name to Grupo de Capoeira Sao Bento Pequeno. Two years later, he decided to leave the SESC in Goiania bringing Grupo Sao Bento Pequeno and part of the student body with him, in the same year Master Suino took on the group that was left, using the name Grupo de Capoeira Anglo Regional temporarily until he could create a new name for the group.
The group grew very fast, and some of the teachers were founding other groups of their own, and due to this the Anglo Regional became an association with a high number of followers and because of that there were a lot of problems going on and questions about how to get all the groups together as one.
Then in 1991 they had a contest to change the name of the group, so all of them could follow the same graduation system, same philosophy and most importantly the same name. Since 1992 all of them started to use only one name, Grupo Candeias de Capoeira.
Nowadays you can find Grupo Candeias in most of Brazil, USA, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, France, Spain, England, the Czech Republic and Ireland. Grupo Candeias is considered one of the most expressive groups of capoeira with over ten thousand students.
Mestre Suino (Elto Pereira de Brito ) is the founder and president of Grupo Candeias de Capoeira, which has its headquarters in Goiania, Brazil. Mestre Suino is a graduate in physical education, post-graduate in teaching physical education and is always seeking ways to improve the standard of his teachers and students and encouraging the study of capoeira history. Mestre Suino has recorded 3 CDs and 5 Videos with Grupo Candeias, he has also wrote three books; Fundamento da Capoeira, No Caminho do Mestre and Capoeira Religiao.
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This yoga class is designed to help martial artists and other athletes find the restrictions (tight spots) in their bodies and learn how to unwind them. Common areas include shoulders, hamstrings, back, and hips. The class is a blend of flexibility training and core strength training. The goal of the class is to help students increase the awareness of their own bodies and help improve their performance in martial arts. Students will learn proper warm up and stretching, how to increase the range of motion for key movements, gain a better understanding of anatomy, and learn breathing techniques to regulate their heart rate.
Yoga for Martial Artists
All are welcome, you do not need to be a Capoeira student or Martial Artist to take part of our new Yoga program.
For more information call 425-691-6576
Gafanhoto originally discovered yoga in 2004 after 25 years of martial arts injuries and a couple of motor vehicle accidents had left their mark on him. After only a few weeks the injuries started reversing their course, which left him wondering what else yoga could offer.
Gafanhoto now offers yoga classes to martial arts students. He focuses on helping students figure out the restrictions and imbalances they carry in their bodies. He then helps them learn how to remove the restrictions and improve their overall strength and flexibility.
All teachers need teachers. Gafanhoto is grateful for learning from his teachers at 8 Limbs Yoga Centers and various forms of hot yoga and power yoga, as well as martial arts instruction in Capoeira, Karate, Muai Thai, Kobudo and meditation studies from several wise compassionate Buddhist monks that are far too modest to be named here.
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02/12/11: John Stanford International School Review!
Thank you Professor Fenix and Capoeira Candeias for your amazing performance at the John Stanford International School!
The students, teachers and families who attended our Fiesta Latina were captivated by your demonstration. Some of them had never seen Capoeira before that night, and your friendly, expressive performance was a great introduction. Our audience was able to witness players with incredible athleticism and personality, and they were impressed.
As the events organizer, I was also impressed by the dedication of your members, and their clear understanding of how to share their skills with others. Working collectively to build interest in the game, (and to highlight each others talents), Capoeira Candeias did an exceptional job of showcasing the music, beauty and growth that is possible in capoeira. The fact that you were able to spontaneously collaborate with young children from another capoeira group speaks to your warmth as a group, and your disciplined example as capoeiristas.
Our intention for this event was to build community through a celebration of our cultural strengths. We also wanted to contribute to the positive images of Latin America that are available to our children, whether they are Latino/a or not. Thank you for supporting us in that effort, and for sharing with them a tradition that is both entertaining and empowering.
There were many people that approached me afterwards and wanted to know more about what you do. I sincerely hope that this event leads to new students for both Capoeira Candeias and Capoeira Manhosa.... and I hope that we will continue to see both groups cooperating in support of each other in the future. If you need help with your next event, please do not hesitate to ask.
Many, Many Thanks Grupo Candeias.
I've been around Capoeira for a while, and i'm proud to say that Capoeira Candeias Seattle is one the best Capoeira group I've ever trained with. Professor Fenix is not only a great teacher but also a great friend, helping us with Capoeira & welcoming us with great friendship. And one of the reasons that I joined Capoeira Candeias is the philosophy which is play good Capoeira, have fun, do it with expression and also be humble!!! ~ Luiz Oliveira
Martial arts have always been a huge part of my life and thus when I moved to Seattle I wanted to remain active. I happened to know a friend who told me about his involvement in Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art discipline that I had not heard of before. At first I was hesitant about trying something so diverse from what I had previously practiced but after the first class I was hooked. First off Capoeira is an amazing workout unlike any other you will find. I find myself daily being pushed beyond my limits and thus accomplishing techniques I previously thought impossible. And I feel fantastic and proud afterwards. Secondly, I didnt just find an exercise class to take up time in the evenings I found a friendship with people that is akin to having a family (probably even better). I truly believe that once you meet this group you wont be able to stay away. Thirdly, Capoeira is the best form of stress relief out there. Have a bad day at work? Come to class to sweat, sing, and samba your worries away ~ Arauna
Capoeira for me is my sanity. I have learned so much about myself physically and mentally. Not only am I getting a workout and doing amazing things with my body, but I am learning to play instruments, a new language, and samba. I am a person with a low self esteem, and this has helped me gain a confidence I have never known before.
I have trained with another Capoeira group and Candeias is by far the warmest, friendliest, and most dedicated group I have trained with. This is a family. We spend holidays together, we help each other move, bring each other soup when we are sick. Something I love about this group is everyone wants everyone else to achieve their Capoeira goals.
Professor Fenix has a honorable teaching style, he is patient, calm, and fun, but he will push and encourage you till you meet your potential. There is no rivalry, only respect among the students. We all help each other meet our goals, even if they are not Capoeira related. I don't want to know where I would be mentally and physically without Professor Fenix and Grupo Candeias. ~ Britni (Abelha)
One of the strongest capoeira groups in Seattle. Professor Fenix is very competent, and I can say he truly cares about his students and helps them in various ways as they need it. The group itself is warm and welcoming. I definitely made some new good friends here. ~ Gafanhoto
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