About CN Capoeira
We are Caravelas Negras Capoeira! We are a family, a team, friends and fellow sportsmen. We are always there for each other. Led by Contra Mestre Miojo, we offer capoeira classes in different cities in the Netherlands. Read here about CN Capoeira.
About Caravelas Negras Capoeira
At Caravelas Negras (CN), we practice and develop modern Capoeira. We have a contemporary style that focuses on technique, efficiency, that is applicable both as a martial art as well as when playing in different Capoeira styles. Like both Regional and Angola. We remain committed to preserving and respecting the traditions of Capoeira. The name Caravelas Negras refers to the slave ships that brought millions of Africans to Brazil.
In the early days of Capoeira, there were no distinct styles or groups. It wasn’t until 1930 that two major streams emerged: Capoeira Regional, developed by Mestre Bimba, and Capoeira Angola, developed by Mestre Pastinha. Over time, more Capoeira groups formed under the guidance of Capoeira masters (Mestres).
Caravelas Negras Capoeira was founded in 1993 by Mestre Paraná. Our group’s style isn’t exclusively Regional or Angola; it’s a modern style with a focus on technique. Technique isn’t just crucial for movement efficiency but also for maintaining a healthy body and avoiding injury. Simultaneously, we remain rooted in the foundations and traditions of Capoeira, practicing various traditional Capoeira rhythms and games.
Before founding Caravelas Negras, Mestre Paraná was part of the Praia do Sol group, a pupil of Mestre Marcio, who, in turn, learned from Mestre Limão. Praia do Sol was founded by Mestre Limão, one of the important Capoeira Mestres in São Paulo during the ’70s-’80s. At that time, several influential Capoeira Mestres had relocated from Bahia to São Paulo, including Mestre Limão.
In the Netherlands, Caravelas Negras Capoeira is led by Contra Mestre Miojo. A student of Mestre Paraná. The group offers Capoeira classes in various cities, along with workshops for schools and companies, as well as Capoeira shows. You can find our classes in Amsterdam, Aalsmeer, Alkmaar, Amstelveen, Haarlem, Hoofddorp, Zaandam.
Contra mestre Miojo
A good Capoeirista can find his way around every roda, with every opponent. He can play every capoeira style in a charming way while always controling the situation. Not just in Capoeira, but in his own life. – CM Miojo
Our Team
Instrutora Pimenta
Amsterdam-Noord en
Zaandam
Graduada Tomate
Amsterdam
Graduada Charmosa
Amsterdam-Zuidoost and Amstelveen
Graduado Argila
Trusted contact person
Our Graduation system
At CN Capoeira, we utilize a colored cord system (cordas) that indicates your Capoeira level.
The first five cordas are for students (alunos): White-yellow, yellow-yellow, yellow-orange, orange-orange, orange-blue.
The following cordas also represent a title that indicates your level: Blue-blue (graduado/a), blue-green (graduado/a), green-green (monitor), green-purple (instructor(a)), purple-purple (professor(a)), brown-brown (Contra mestre/a) and red-red (Mestre/a)
Children have a different type of corda system, where only the ends of the cord are colored. This system is for anyone under the age of 15.
White-yellow, yellow-yellow, yellow-orange, orange-orange, orange-blue, blue-blue, blue-green, green-green, green-purple, purple-purple and gray.
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