Destination Jamaica is hosted by Instrutor Morcego and Capoeira Malês DC, under the supervision of Mestre Curisco.  Read further to learn about our hosts.

INSTRUTOR MORCEGO
Capoeira Malês, Washington D.C.

Instrutor Morcego has been training capoeira for over 10 years. He was first introduced to the Afro-Brazilian art at a Capoeira Regional demonstration in New York City. Instantly intrigued by capoeira’s playfulness, rhythmic nature, sensuality, and connection to African culture, Morcego desired to learn more. He began training in Washington, DC with world renowned Capoeira Angola master, Mestre Cobra Mansa. While Morcego learned much from Mestre Cobra Mansa and would later incorporate aspects of Cobra Mansa’s illusive style into his own game, he was motivated to train the more up-tempo style of capoeira he first experienced in New York City. It was at this point Morcego identified a need for a Capoeira Contemporânea school in Washington, DC.

In the year 2000, Instrutor Morcego along with a group of dedicated capoeiristas established Capeoira Malês DC under the supervision of the Mestre Curisco. Soon after, Morcego received his apelido due to his habit of staying awake late into the night to study his extensive library of capoeira books, music, videos and songs.

Born and raised in the town of Ocho Rios, Jamaica, Instrutor Morcego is excited to welcome you to his home country, “In addition to enjoying the great natural beauty that this place has to offer, I also want you to enjoy the beauty of a culture that, like Afro-Brazilian culture, arose from the struggle against oppression and injustice.”

MESTRE CURISCO
Capoeira Malês, Seattle

Mestre Curisco was born in Ipatinga, Minas Gerais Brazil. He began teaching Capoeira as a Mestre in Seattle ten years ago at the request of a small group of students. Since his arrival, this original group of five students has grown into an internationally renowned school, Capoeira Malês. Mestre Curisco means “Master Lightning”, but his students simply call him Mestre.

Mestre Curisco stresses discipline, humility, and self-motivation. He is dedicated to bringing the roots of Brazilian Capoeira to his students. Capoeira Malês is involved with many community programs such as the Seattle Boys and Girls club, Seattle Public Schools, and the Bellevue Community Center. Capoeira provides building blocks which can enable a well-balanced life, helping many people gain more respect for themselves and others.

Through Capoeira Malês, Mestre Curisco provides an opportunity for students in Mexico, the United States, and Canada to learn about Brazilian culture and the art of Capoeira. Mestre loves to teach and is thankful to his family and students who have supported him.

CAPOEIRA MALÊS DC
Washington, D.C.

Capoeira Malês DC is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization. We are essentially a cooperative. Our members volunteer their time to teach classes, organize community events, and renovate and maintain the studio from the ground up. Working together, we stay true to the spirit of capoeira by building comradery, community, and good axé.

Questions or concerns? Contact us:

males.jamaica@gmail.com

The Capoeira Spot
131 V. St. NW
Washington D.C. 20001