Capoeira Camara Malaysia

   Capoeira Camara was founded by Mestre Bola (Marinaldo Da Silva) in 2005 and reached the shores Malaysia five years later. To date, Capoeira Camara can be found in Canada, Bermuda, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Taiwan, and Ukraine. Under the watchful eyes of Mestre Bola, these schools are led by dedicated teachers who are qualified by the Master himself. Camara means comrade or camaraderie, and besides having 'grown up' in Capoeira together, these frontliners welcome newcomers into the circle of friendship with open arms.

Looking a bit too serious here. Picture credit, Ferdaus Nadzir, a brother and a true Camara.

   The Malaysian branch, since 2010, has been active around the country teaching at orphanages, carrying out workshops, performing in road shows, television and radio appearances, among others. Although not a 'new thing', many Malaysians are still unaware of Capoeira or what it is. Tirelessly, Capoeira Camara Malaysia will continue to reach out, educate and share this beautiful fight-dance artform with them.

   At Caboco, Camara students are allowed to crawl as long as they need to before they can walk, run, jump and maybe magically fly, because basics are of the utmost importance here. Although each student progresses at his/her own pace, comrades of different belt rankings push each other to get better together in an encouraging and positive atmosphere.

   Capoeira teaches not only fancy mind-boggling moves but also discipline, respect and humbleness. It is self expression, the freedom to be yourself and accepting others' quirkiness as they accept yours. Yes, we are pretty quirky. Keep your minds sharp, too by learning Portuguese. We also play music instruments and sing. Even if you're tone deaf, it's still so much fun to just make noise. 

   For enquiries on Capoeira classes, private classes, workshops and performances, contact Prof Soldado (+6016-9711 765 or genuino850@hotmail.com), Fadinha (+6014-6340 735 or farezza311@gmail.com) and Pato (+017-9509 177). 

OUR MASTER AND TEACHER

MESTRE BOLA

  

   Founder Mestre Bola (Marinaldo Da Silva) was born in Olinda, Pernambuco – a thriving centre of Afro-Brazilian culture with a long-standing Capoeira tradition. He began training with a top Capoeira Master in 1988. At the age of 15 he began training in percussion and theatre with master teachers in Recife. At this time Mestre Bola played with many well known bands and had the chance to tour throughout the North East of Brazil, and Europe.

  
   Initially, in 1995 Mestre Bola moved to Vancouver, Canada where he continued to work in capoeira and music, teaching numerous workshops throughout Canada, the United States, and Europe, but then relocated to Toronto in 2000 to open an academy. In 2005 he found Capoeira Camará, which now includes academies in Canada (Toronto, Peterborough, Montreal, Quebec and Calgary), Bermuda, Russia, Japan, Brazil, Ireland, Taiwan, Ukraine, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

 
   Beyond his teaching duties in Toronto, Mestre Bola participates in numerous Capoeira events all over the world. He is also an accomplished musician and is responsible for producing five successful annual Batizado e Troca da Corda shows. Overall, Mestre Bola has been promoting Brazilian culture and Capoeira for 26 years. His travels have taken him to training sessions and performances in St. Croix and to Capoeira workshops as far away as Russia.

 
   In addition to his capoeira achievements Mestre Bola has worked in producing shows with Cirque du Solei and Dance Migration. Currently he is the artistic director of the largest Brazilian festival in Canada called Folklorama which happens every summer.

 
   Mestre Bola’s Capoeira expertise and leadership have also earned him international recognition. And, on numerous occasions, major media both in Canada and Brazil exclusively have interviewed him. Mestre Bola offers classes at his home bade academy in Toronto, Canada, and continues to teach Master workshops throughout the world.

 
   He received his Mestre cord from Mestre Preguiça on January 12, 2014 in Olinda, Brazil.

Professor Soldado

   Cristiano Genuino da Silva, born on 7th February 1975 in Recife, Brazil, is better known as Soldado due to his previous profession as a soldier. He started training Capoeira at the tender age of 16 under the guidance of the legendary Mestre Liminha, Mestre Joao Capoeira and Mestre Grillo. Having a vast martial arts background such as Taekwondo, Karate and Submission Jiu-Jitsu, Soldado had the natural talent in Capoeira which now has become his living and brings him around the world.

 
   Professor Soldado, been certified in the courses of Capoeira Angola and Physical/Sports Science, has been participating in the Cultural Festivals in Igarassu, Brazil and conducting Capoeira courses of his own. He is also the instructor cum teacher in private high schools and the Styllo Fitness Centre in his hometown. In Malaysia, he has taught at many fitness centers, schools, universities and dance studios. Among them are Havana Estudio which has helped Capoeira Camara Malaysia to grow, the International Islamic University, Multimedia University, International School KL, Fairview International School and Lim Kok Wing University. Besides Caboco, he is currently teaching at Anytime Fitness in Puchong and private classes. Besides teaching, he has also participated in numerous Capoeira, Samba and music performances as well as workshops like the World Drums Festival and the Kuala Lumpur International Cultural Festival where he and his team had proudly represented Brazil.

 
   Having been in Kuala Lumpur since 2006, Soldado carries with him the Brown/Purple belt which signifies the Professor level.

 
   Although his students in Malaysia are 'foreigners' to Capoeira, Soldado is nevertheless passionate and submits himself towards educating them about its physical training, its music, its history and its philosophy. He hopes to develop and promote Capoeira as a means of enriching people with different international cultures and also as a bridge that connects people and societies of various backgrounds.

 
   He received his Professor cord on January 12, 2014 at Olinda, Brazil.