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.
What's Capoeira?
Capoeira is an African Brazilian art form, developed by African and indigenous slaves in Brazil about 400 years ago. Capoeira is self-defense disguised as a dance because slaves needed to hide it from their slave masters. The combination of body movements, trickery, music, and songs make it not just a martial art, but a ritualized way of combat. Two capoeiristas (capoeira players) must follow the traditions and rules of the art. They must play capoeira, not fight. – Mestre Urubu Malandro
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!
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
Monday 6:30pm
Thrive Jiu Jitsu
(650)4837743
rgmolyneaux@gmail.com