Jane
08/05/2010
Hey Sabu! How are you doing? Just to say thank you for all your help and time. Ive learnt alot in the few hours i spent with you. Keep up the hard work. Muito Axe xxx
GATO
07/26/2010
It is my b,day this weekend so that means going up againest my group one by one, none stop, no brakes at all!!!. the first time i had a b,day roda i thought SABU had made it up for a joke but it was not funny when they just kept on jumping in, i felt like i was going to die. but this time i have been training hard for this day, i will play at my best and stay on my feet, i'll play so good SABU himself will have to play me!!!! i am coming 'SABU' JOKE!!!!
Tasha xXx
07/19/2010
Capoeira nourishes you mind, body, spirit and soul in a way that is so complete, you can’t even begin to imagine. In less than a year I have meet so many beautiful people, I’m learning to be a more graceful martial artist and to play a range of ancestral instruments. I’ve never experienced any martial art or sport that can leave you feeling so fulfilled. The art is so versatile you can find your own style no matter what age, size or level of ability. I thank Sabu for proving a class that is so welcoming and open and I thank everyone for sharing their knowledge and experiences so freely. It’s not easy though, SERIOUS TINGS, this man doesn’t mess about chaaa!! Love you Sabu ;-)
Harry Parkes (Bisao)
07/03/2010
Capoeira Regional is the type of capoeira that most of the "outside" world is familiar with and that's understandable because that is the only style of capoeira that I'd seen before I took it up myself. I started with Regional and I really do enjoy it but Capoeira Angola really sends me. Even though I'm South London born and bred, when I play (or try to play) I feel like I'm on par with the slaves and ex-slaves who started playing in places like Salvador and beyond. The roda is a very important emotional outlet for me. It's a spiritual thing too and it's very hard to put it into words.
Rash
06/22/2010
The african Martial Science. Yes brother, you well? Good luck in and on the path you have chosen to take. Blessid
Jackson
01/03/2010
Capoeira is the best. I realy like your style SABU. I wish we could see you play serious more often. Keep it up. J
Mbaarak
01/03/2010
Greeting Sabu, We know everything is well with you and so we are hoping it stays that way. On behalf of the crew am throwing in a quick shout to thank you again for all your help and surport through out 2009. It made a big difference and many changes in our lives. We all await for your safe return and trully hope you find what you are searching for. Safe guidance King.. Bless
Anita
01/03/2010
Hey Sabu thats not fair, you are taking way too long out there in Brazil. Come back Please (haha). We really miss you here in this cold country. Hope you are enjoying your self and haven´t forgotten about us. Lots Of Love Axe
Albert
12/15/2009
Sabu is a serious man, capoeirista and mestre with a vision we all believe in. I want to send blessings to you Sabu on your journeys in Brazil: for you to experience all you must whilst out there. At this time - during our first break from capoeira, we can all sit back and appreciate just what you do for us. An inspiration and role model to us all. Truly one of the many great ancestors re-born. Get home safe brother.
Albert
12/15/2009
Sabu is a serious man, capoeirista and mestre with a vision we all believe in. I want to send blessings to you Sabu on your journeys in Brazil: for you to experience all you must whilst out there. At this time - during our first break from capoeira, we can all sit back and appreciate just what you do for us. An inspiration and role model to us all. Truly one of the many great ancestors re-born. Get home safe brother.
charles
09/25/2009
sabu you never told me u went cornwall
Bisao
08/09/2009
In this day and age, it is very easy to get caught up in the vicious cycle of just going to work, coming home sorting out the bills and other responsbilities so in effect you are just existing. The whole collective experience of Capoeira, i.e. singing, dancing, socialising together with the energy of the group just transmutes any negativity and makes me feel alive and inside I'm laughing, smiling.....I'm happy. With regards to age, I'm probably the most senior in the group and I'm under no illusions in knowing that the body deteriorates with age but I do feel young and I feel very grateful and fortunate to be able to participate. My attitude is to just live for the day and that is thanks to capoeira.
Mary Burch
07/17/2009
I wanna thank Sabu for introducing me and my collegues to Capoeira. It was one of the best experiences in my whole life so i can't wait to do another workshop. Obrigada
Sandra Alancia
06/26/2009
Hey Sabu, just want to thanks you for all your help and support. Its really made a big difference in my life and got me to really appreciate Capoeira from both a physical and spiritual point of view. See you very soon. Sandy xx
Mark
06/26/2009
Capoira is the best
Bisao
05/15/2009
It was a real privilege to meet Mestre Celso recently. He is a true gentleman, really down too earth and full of humour too. Also, I have got to say thanks to Sabu for his quite encouragement as there have been times when I felt that it was getting a little too much. Also, it's great to be part of such a special group of people. It just lifts me.
Polones
05/14/2009
gotcha...
Martin
01/13/2009
I think Capoeira is amaizing. I did 1 session with Sabu and i think this guy used to train in the army or something because he is militant with the training. I enjoyed it very much even though my body was useless for the following 2days. Nuff luv for Sabu and all the other Capoeira guys. keep it up
Raposa
06/29/2008
I would like to thank Sabu and everyone in my group for embracing me and allowing me to become part of something so special. Capoeira means everything to me and I could not imagine my life without it. Training is tough, physically and mentally, and can leave me exhausted but every minute is precious. Though I am no acrobat and have little experience in martial arts, pushing myself through the training has taught me about grace and strength. The energy and positivity I feel at Capoeira is unparalleled - no two Capoeiristas move the same, it is up to you to bring your own creativity to the roda, there are no limits. Nor have I experienced such a feeling of togetherness and encouragement than when practicing with my group. For me Capoeira is a journey of expression and self discovery - a journey which has only just begun.
Harry Parkes
06/17/2008
What I like about Sabu's class is that he watches from a distance and gives you some space, letting you experiment and "find your way." He allows you to flow and develop an instinct for it plus encouragement and constructive criticism is always given. At other martial arts clubs including capoeira, some instructors get really technical, lecturing, always picking you up on minor details and saying you can't do this or that and although there's nothing wrong with that, it can stop you being yourself and restrict any creativity. I particularly like Thursdays becausethe instruments come out and everyone is singing. Half the time I don't know what I'm singing about but I feel that it all helps to bring harmony and unity to the group. This is great because in other places, I've seen people train together but rarely talk to eachother so cliques and other barriers are created. Bisao
Deborah
06/16/2008
I’ve been doing Capoeira for about 6 months now and only wish I had started earlier. Capoeira involves balance, rhythm, flexibility, control, expression and culture, all of which gives me the platform to explore and challenge myself both mentally and physically. I can’t imagine life without Capoeira as it now feels like a part of me.
Fabien Soazandry
06/12/2008
I started training capoeira after watching a movie called "only the strong" capoeira is more then just a dance its a fightig style with over 500's of years of history behind it. For me it provides me with the ability to release some chakra and do some a sureal movements. What I enjoy the most about capoeira is the energy from trainging with a group andcommunication in the roda. I like to incoperate my own learnt movements from youtube into my training.
gato
06/01/2008
I have been training for 7 months in capoeira and in that time i have become a better martial artis than in all the years doing different styles. Their is no limit to the combinations and moves of capoeira, only your mental creative or lack of it can limit your ability. Capoeira is deadly there are no silly little jabs or taps as it was never a sport or self-defence technique, for it was borne out of slavery. because if the African slave had to fright there slave master thay would have to takeout that person befor thay could call for help ( FOR THAT WOULD MEAN DEATH)
Albert
05/22/2008
Capoeira means a lot to me and after four months training I have grown to love it.
The training is tough and pushes me to a new level of fitness. Creative energy is stimulated when I put new moves together dodging kicks and sweeps.
Our group is family: we train together, sing together and party together. Positive people all working together towards a positive mission means growth and healing for us all. Caps has opened the door to a new culture of African people that I want to know. Learning the drums or berimbau, we clap, sing and jenga in the roda.
We all now hold so much in common due to Caps and as friends join they can now share in the journey. Sun shining we meet just to get down with Caps in the park. We only need a tambourine and the rhythm takes us to new places. Inspiration to travel and meet other capoeirists, go back to its source and learn more secrets from the mestre.
Kirsty
05/11/2008
I've only done two classes of Capoeira and iv'e already fallen in love with it. its just not like anything i've done before and i get this crazy feeling when watching or practing it. Capoeira is the best.
Kirsty
05/11/2008
I've only done two classes of Capoeira and iv'e already fallen in love with it. its just not like anything i've done before and i get this crazy feeling when watching or practing it. Capoeira is the best.
Harry Parkes
05/03/2008
I've been practising martial arts for most of my life, some 25 years having taught Taekwondo and Kung Fu. I'd heard of capoeira even back then but it wasn't taught in this country at that time. I expect the time wasn't right. It's been a long wait! Capoeira is probably the most physically challenging martial art that I've ever done plus the music, history and freedom of expression that goes along with it really touches my soul. Hard as it is and at my ripe old age, I love every minute of the training and most importantly it is making me a better martial artist. Thanks Sabu.
perere
04/23/2008
Greetings King, We have a lot of work to do with the growth of capoeira, and the road that your walking is for sure the path that will infulence this martial science/way of life. Keep up the work of the ancestors. Stay blessed.
Mathew Heigns
04/20/2008
Hey, Just wanted to say capoeira is one of the coolest martial arts ive ever seen. I want to join but there are no groups in my area
