Hi guys, I'm a capoeirista of about a year now, but I'm from a Regional school. However, I'm moving to Manhattan in 2 weeks and I want to study with Mestre Joao Grande. With that in mind, I have 2 Angola questions. First, what is the signifigance of wearing a cap while you play? It seems that only the mestres wear them, other time I see younger students wear black ones, are there any rules or reason? Second, what role do acrobatics play in Angola? Obviously there aren't flips, but in Youtube videos I've seen players do a lot of handstands, even some open cartwheels (as opposed to closed ones) and one time a macacao! Are these taught or are they just Regionalistas playing an Angola roda?
2007-08-09 05:39:17 · 1 answers · asked by Pat S 1 in Sports ➔ Martial Arts
The hats? I really don't know honestly. I think it would have something to do with the old school styling of Angola being a street thing, but I don't know.
As for the acrobatics- Angola was the original style, and regional has more of the acrobacias for the air. Angola has more ground work and ground acrobatics. Your previous training will help you out in Angola, but the groundwork is much more extensive than Regional or Contemporary. You'll find some of your old friends like the Angola favorite "Relogio" though. ^_^
You are right with the other moves too: No armada dupla or anything but I think Mestre Joao Grande will allow you some aus, macacos, bananeiras, and more of the base level acrobatics.
You are very lucky to get to train with him. Good luck, stay safe. AXE!
2007-08-09 14:51:25 · answer #1 · answered by Kenshiro 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋