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ANGÁ CAPOEIRA

ANGA CAPOEIRA INTERNATIONAL

The ANGÁ Capoeira group was formed in 2018 by Mestre Maxuel Moreira and his  students. Maxuel is a student of Mestre Railson from the group Capoeira Sul da Bahia. Its objective is to support the development of the members by  the creation of new projects through a collective organization. It is  present in Brazil, Chile, Peru, France, the United States, Canada, France Guyana, Angola, Mozambique and England.


  • History: Capoeira Sul da Bahia was founded over thirty four years ago by Master Railson in Arraial d'Ajuda - Bahia in Brazil.
  • Bahia - a region of Brazil in which 80% of the population is multiracial. It is globally recognized for its cultural richness. It is the birthplace of Capoeira as the first point of arrival of slaves from Africa to work in the sugar cane plantations in the sixteenth century.
  • The word "ANGÁ" comes from the Tupi-Guarani people, the most common indigenous language in Brazil, reminding us of the Brazilian roots of Capoeira and  commemorating the contribution of aboriginal people of the land that today is called Brazil. ANGÁ is an expression of pleasant surprise (oh good!) and also means shelter and soul.

Find out more about ANGA Internacional

ANGA CAPOEIRA - DC AREA

ANGÁ Capoeira DC Area  is lead by Roberto Tapia aka Contra Mestre Hakim. Our mission is to encourage and promote the art of Capoeira.  Students  (Kids and Adults) will  learn and enjoy specific movements and rhythms through the knowledge and  techniques of qualified and professional teachers in an amiable  environment.


OBJECTIVES

  • Popularize Capoeira in Washington D.C, Capoeira in Maryland and Capoeira in Virginia  through frequent, systematic classes taught using established methodologies of learning.
  • Focus on Contemporary Capoeira (Capoeira Regional). We also integrate Capoeira Angola and another Brazilian dances such a Samba de roda and Maculele.
  • Provide students with opportunities to further strengthen and  develop their skills through batizados, meetings, rodas and workshops  taught by visiting experts.
  •  Strengthen the presence of Afro-Brazilian Culture in the community  through classes along with events, shows, festivals and presentations. 



Find out more - Report made by "the Washington Post".

ANGÁ DC Area - Contramestre Hakim

Roberto Tapia, a.k.a. Contramestre Hakim, began arrived to USA from Chile in 2005.

In April 2008 Tapia opened his own studio Roda Movements in Takoma Park, Maryland,  dedicating himself full-time to nurturing the studio as a place in which  the community can learn and enjoy different styles of martial arts, fitness, and dances. Roberto Tapia has been responsible for organize over 17 Capoeira events (Batizados) in the DC Area, bringing professors and mestres from another states and  countries. An American citizen since 2016. He achieved the title of “Professor"  in Arraial D’Ajuda in  Bahia, Brazil in 2013. In 2017 Roberto was part of  "Sminthsonian Folk Festival"  teaching several workshops in commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Institution. 

In Nov of 2021 Roberto got the cord of "Contramestre" in his 16th Capoeira event under mestre Maxuel.

Roberto also traveled to different states of the USA and also other countries around the world with the purpose of encouraging Capoeira through seminars, workshops and demonstrations.

Contramestre Hakim also is the owner and creator of Roda Juice, www.rodajuice.com "Healthy juices for the community".

Find out more - Contramestre Hakim at the Smithsonians

ANGA Capoeira - Batizado Nov 2021

ANGA Capoeira Maryland, USA Nov 2021.

Batizado in which Hakim got his cord of Contramestre.



ANGÁ's Belt System

In Capoeira, the 'rope' ('corda') that is worn around the waist  represents one's level and responsibilities as a capoeirista. We get the  rope during the 'Batizado' or baptism, which is held annually in the  fall. It's a great festival that brings together the Masters and  Teachers from several countries. After a week of workshops and capoeira  circles, our guests play with each student and tie their new belts on  during a spectacular show to which relatives and friends are invited.

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Anga Capoeira Graduation System

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