What is Capoeira
The following script is taken from the magazine The World of Martial Arts April 1993 issue - featuring a story on Mestre Eclilson de Jesus and Capoeira Aché Brasil by Bruce Fontane.
"To say that Capoeira is just another martial art would be incorrect, because Capoeira is much more than just a Martial Art. It is culture, it is history, and it is dance and music. A true visual feast, watching Capoeira can evoke feelings of sheer and exhilaration. It is an experience that must been seen and heard, to be truly appreciated and understood. For those who might ask, 'what about the martial aspects of Capoeira?' It is probably one of the most exotic, and unique martial arts in existence!"
Capoeira is a Brazilian art form, which combines dance, music, and acrobatics with martial arts. Known as the secret dance of Brazil, capoeira is an astonishing display of acrobatics, breath-taking kicks and self-defense tactics performed to the music of the Berimbau (an ancient stringed bow-like instrument) and drums. Originating in the Northeast of Brazil (about 400 years ago), by slaves from the African continent, Capoeira had to be practiced in secrecy after the lethal potentials were discovered by the slave masters. Although Capoeira was created as a way to free the slaves from their oppressors, it has evolved into one of the most hypnotic and interesting art forms yet to come out of Brazil. Two major styles of Capoeira exist in Brazil today, Angola and Regional.
The meaning of the word Ache:
We have chosen to spell Aché in is original form. Others spell the same word as "Axé." We have learned that Aché means the positive energy that moves the universe or everything that is positive.
Perhaps Mestre Acordeon better explains it in his Capoeira book:
"Aché (axé, asé) is the magic force that moves all things in the universe according to the African religions in Brazil. It exists in all realms of nature and can be transmitted through specific rituals. Although Capoeira has no direct connection with religion, the capoeiristas, as the majority of the Brazilians, are related one way or another with Afro-Brazilian rituals. Aché in Capoeira means the connection with the roots, a special energy to be developed by any capoeirista. To wish aché to someone means to wish good luck. For those who believe, some special people transmit aché through their wishes." Excerpt taken from: "Capoeira, a Brazilian Art Form," by Bira Almeida - Mestre Acordeon, Page 06. Copyright 1996 by Bira Almeida. Published by North Atlantic Books.
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Cole"Dragao"Manson has been training Martial Arts for 28 years and holds a 5th Degree Black.
He has been teaching Capoeira with Ache Brasil for 5 years and other various styles in BC for 17 years.
He got the nick name "Dragon" from his Capoeira Master Eclilson de Jesus.
Cole is a former North American Champion in Tae Kwon Do and has won top medals at many tournaments in various styles of competition including Karate and Jiu jitsu.
After closing his first academy in his home town of White Rock, he moved to Whistler in 2002 to open the Whistler Martial Arts Center.
Where he launched his own style of Martial Arts called Kishindo.
Currently his focus is on training new instructors and coaching a handful of his some 100 students at the National level, 12 of them being Kishindo Black Belts.
Aside from Martial Arts Cole enjoys art shows and submitting movies in various film festivals. He is a Yoga Practitioner and Avid Snowboarder.
Cole is also the three time Canadian Air Guitar Champion and has traveled to Finland to become the two time, 3rd best in the world.
He spends most weekends in Vancouver training with his Master and travels often to Brasil for upgrading and graduation celebrations.
"Teaching martial arts and passing on the traditions and techniques has become my life style from a very young age. For every new student that comes to me, i will stay committed to help them achieve their goals in martial arts and in life, until the end."
"A Master with only 1 student is still a Master."
Cole "Dragao" Manson Sensei, 2011
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