About our group and school Brazilian Capoeira is the Colorado Springs affiliate
of the international organization, CapuraGinga Capoeira, formed in Mato Grosso Brazil
in 1983 and headed by Brazilian master Manoel Leite, known as "Mestre Loka." Head
instructor Graduado Mago (R. Aaron Lauritzen) and all other Brazilian Capoeira instructors
are certified instructors for CapuraGinga Capoeira.
Mago has trained extensively with Mestre Loka and Mestre Demetrius of CapuraGinga,
as well as several other notable capoeiristas from Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Mato
Grosso, and Bahia, Brazil. Having lived and worked in Brazil, Mago is fluent in
Portuguese and very familiar with Brazilian culture and history. Mago has significant
teaching and performance experience. He has been a frequent guest instructor and
performer at numerous colleges and universities. In 2002 Mago's students performed
in the closing ceremonies of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games.
Brazilian Capoeira opened its doors in November 2003, becoming one of only a handful
of full-time capoeira studios in the United States. In a relatively short time,
the Brazilian Capoeira studio has received ample recognition in the Colorado Springs
community, having been featured in the Colorado Springs Independent (2003); the
Pikes Peak Parent (2003); The African American Voice (2003) and the Gazette Newspapers
(2005). The Colorado Springs Independent Newspaper also recognized Brazilian Capoeira
with "Best Of" awards in 2003 and 2005.
We are proud to offer students a clean, well-maintained facility, and a professional
program designed to allow students of all ages and experience levels a great environment
to learn more about this unique and exciting art form.
We'd love for you to come check out our program.
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Or, stop by the studio and visit us in person. Our address is:
975 Garden of the Gods Rd # F
Colorado Springs, CO 80907