Capoeira Ijexá

Capoeira Ijexá

Dance, martial arts, music, gymnastics, culture…

Dance, martial arts, music, gymnastics, culture…

Dance, martial arts, music, gymnastics, culture…

Capoeira Ijexá

Capoeira IJEXÁ was established by Mestre Urubu Malandro in San Francisco, California in 1996. The group currently conducts classes for adults and youth in San Francisco and around the Bay Area. The dedication and hard work of both the students and teacher have enabled Capoeira IJEXÁ to grow and prosper in the Capoeira community. Capoeira IJEXÁ offers workshops and performances for schools, organizations, special events, and festivals. 

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beauty product on a table
beauty product on a table

Mestre Urubu Malandro

Urubu Malandro is a native of Sao Paulo, Brazil, and has studied Capoeira for over 24 years under the esteemed Brazillian Mestre Suassuna. He is a graduated Mestre of this fascinating martial art/folkloric dance form.

In 1990, Urubu formed the professional Capoeira group Gingarte, and performed throughout Brazil and South America, the United Kingdom, and the USA. In 1989 and 1991, Urubu went on tour as a featured dancer and musician with the internationally acclaimed folkloric revue, Oba!Oba!. In 1993, he appeared in the San Francisco Opera’s presentation of Turandot to rave reviews.

Urubu is also an accomplished percussionist with extensive knowledge of Brazillian rhythms, including classic samba, afoxe, and the sacred rhythms of candomble. He has played with the best Brazillian bands in the Bay Area and is sougnt after as a studio musician, specializing in Afro-Brazillian.

Urubu brings a wealth of experience and a profound sense of joy to his work with children and adults. His energy is infectious, and the response in always positive!

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Classes

San Francisco, California

Mestre Urubu Malandro

Wednesday 7pm

Smuin Center - 1830 17th St.

(415)5096624

urubumalandro@gmail.com

San Francisco, California

Professor Chumbinho

Friday 5:30pm (5th-12th grade)

Circus Center - 755 Frederick St.

(415)3502222

jarrelp@gmail.com

Half Moon Bay, California

Contramestre Montanha

Wednesday 7pm

Raul Castillo Martial Arts Academy

(650)4837743

rgmolyneaux@gmail.com

Pacifica, California

Contramestre Montanha

Contramestre Montanha

Contramestre Montanha

Monday 6:30pm

Thrive Jiu Jitsu

(650)4837743

rgmolyneaux@gmail.com