Centro de Capoeira Angola Filhos de Dunga

Specialties

The mission of Grupo de Capoeira Angola «Eu Sou Angoleiro…» is to freedom, self-​respect and respect of community.

Our objectives include forming a very positive and strong group of angoleiros with the ability to sing, play the instruments, execute the movements, and have knowledge of the roots, rituals and traditions of Capoeira Angola. Every member of the group should feel they are important part of the community and the knowledge is shared equally.

Meet the Business Owner

Mestre Grande -.

Business Owner

My name is Luiz Rocha, well-​known as Grande in the world of Capoeira. I was born in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. I started practicing Capoeira in December 1983, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. My first Master/​teacher was Grão Mestre Dunga, president of Associação de Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Eu Bahia — A Senzala. I received my certificate of Capoeira Professor in June, 1997. I practiced Capoeira Regional at Associação de Capoeira Cordão de Ouro Eu Bahia — A Senzala for 14 years. I started practicing Capoeira Angola in December, 1996 with Master João Bosco at Grupo de Capoeira Angola «Eu Sou Angoleiro…» in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. I moved to the United States of America in April, 1998. Since then I have been practicing Capoeira Angola with Grand Master João Grande.