Registration closes TODAY, February 15!

Sun,

food,

music,

culture,

and of course…capoeira!

What more do you need? Registration ends TODAY…Sign up before it’s too late!

Are you coming to Jamaica?

Students just like you will be attending DESTINATION JAMAICA. Check out this video below and get to know some of their beautiful faces.

Registration ends in ONE WEEK so don’t delay, sign up today.

Professora Sarara is coming to Jamaica!

Professora Sarara of Cordão de Ouro, Humboldt, California will be attending DESTINATION JAMAICA. If you’ve never had the opportunity to see Prof. Sarara grace the roda with her unique combination of power, athleticism,  and mandinga, you are in for a special treat. Check out the video below for a taste of what I’m describing.  Come to DESTINATION JAMAICA to see the real thing. Registration ends FEBRUARY 15.

Capoeira in Jamaica? Yeah Mon! It’s there!

Check out this video clip of Grupo Cativeiro Capoeira Jamaica (GCCJ), the only capoeira group (as far we know) currently training on the island. Operating out of Kingston, GCCJ is lead by Contra-Mestre Simpson under the supervision of Mestre Miguel Machado.

CM Simpson, a student of Mestre Paulo Sorriso, arrived on the island in 2004 with the goal of sharing capoeira with inner city youth.  Since then, five additional capoeiristas from Grupo Capoeira Cativeiro – Amazonas/Brazil have joined CM Simpson’s team of teachers to help spread the knowledge and popularity of Capoeira in Jamaica.

CM Simpson and members of GCCJ will be travelling from Kingston to Discovery Bay to give their axé at  DESTINATION JAMAICA.  Register today and join them.  Don’t delay, spaces are going fast.

Registration closes FEBRUARY 15th

You have LESS THAN ONE MONTH to register for Destination Jamaica. Don’t waste time, register today!

Capoeira Malês DC jams after class

The bateria decided to hang out and mess around after class. The axé was crazy… just a hint of what to expect in JAMAICA.

Professor Omi is going to Jamaica!

Professor Omi of Capoeira Angola Quintal recently visited Capoeira Males DC.  After blessing us with a series of amazing workshops,  Omi enthusiastically shared his thoughts about attending Destination Jamaica. Check out Professor Omi’s comments and the great game he played with Instrutor Morcego in the video below.

Professor Omi is going to Jamaica; are you?  Registration closes in just a few weeks.  Sign up today!

Welcome world-renown sambista SONIA PESSOA!

It just keeps getting better. We are proud to announce the addition of Sonia Pessoa, world-renown dancer and choreographer to Destination Jamaica. Sonia will be sharing her years of experience in our samba, samba reggae, pagode, and forró workshops.

Sonia is a native of Bahia, the first home of Samba. An authentic “sambista,” Sonia is a former Oba Oba dancer. She has performed on Broadway and at Wolftrap as well as the New Orleans Jazz Festival, Jamaican Carnival, and carnival celebrations in San Diego, Quebec, Montreal, and Toronto.

With her charismatic smile, sexy hip movements, and long expressive arms, Sonia spreads charm and vibrant energy to those who watch her. Get a glimpse of her skills in this video of Sonia and Mestre Val Boa Morte letting loose during a batizado performance (FastForward to 3:16 to get to the best part…and notice Mestre Amen rocking the atabaque.)

Let’s welcome MESTRE VAL BOA MORTE!

We’re honored to announce the addition of the legendary Mestre Val Boa Morte (Capoeira Filhos da Bahia, Melbourne Australia), to our line up of invited guests. For those of you who are not aware of Mestre Val’s work it’s time to get familiar!

Mestre Val Boa Morte founded Filhos da Bahia in Salvador, Bahia in 1983. 10 years later, Mestre Val moved to Australia as the Head of the Capoeira Filhos da Bahia – International Group. With branches in Brazil, Australia, Korea, Japan & New Caledonia, the group consists of over 2,000 members.

Mestre Val has more than 33 years of training & dedication to Capoeira. An inspired Martial Artist, his skill is matched by few. For 28 years, he has travelled to over 55 Countries around the World to perform & teach Capoeira.

Check out this video of Mestre Val and register for DESTINATION JAMAICA. The fire is getting hotter!

Preview Destination Jamaica Beach

Enjoy these images of Destination Jamaica Beach in Discovery Bay Jamaica. Check out the videos in past posts for more information on the beach and camp grounds.