2006 April Archive at Bantus Capoeira Japan/ バントゥスカポエイラジャパン (Kichijoji/Mitaka, Tokyo/吉祥寺・三鷹・東京)

Monthly Archive for April, 2006

GBC Japãoのメンバー＆新メンバーへ

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on Thursday, 27th April 2006

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Celebrations

Originally uploaded by Bantus Capoeira Japan.

皆様へ
今回、この場をおかりして当団体がどう始まり、今後の目標お知らせ等をお話をしたいと思い書きました。読んで頂けると幸いです。

２００４年３月に日本へ戻って来てくれたCacapaと始める事を決め、団体を作るにあたりMestreとの交渉、数々の準備・資料を集るなど時間をかけ家族+友達などに助けられやっと１１月にGrupo Bantus Capoeira Japão/グルーポ・バントゥス・カポエイラ・ジャパオとして日本/東京でCacapaと２人で結成する事が出来ました。
初めの数ヶ月間は２人だけでクラスを開く日々も少なくはありませんでした。徐々にクラスには地元の方々や初めての方や友達などが来てくれてクラスらしい形を作る事が出来ました。後、続ける中様々な方法で当団体を知り着てくれる人達が増えて、毎週定期的に着てくれる様になりメンバーも増えどんどん団体らしくなって来ました。国籍も問わない素敵な団体として,,,,
メンバー達と色々なイベントや時間を共に過ごし、様々な事が沢山ありました。マレーシアへの遠征・キャンプ・別れ・辛い時・大笑いしたりと数々の出来事もありで・・・語れないぐらいいっぱいありながら１年を無事に終え現在に至りますが、私達はこれからも当団体をより大きくするにあたり全力で動きます。より多くのメンバーが遠征へ行ける様に☆バチザードを開催出来る様に☆ブラジルからのインストラクターを呼べる様に☆過ごしやすく楽しく学べる環境を☆など沢山の目標への願いを持っています。だからこそもっと多くのメンバーが増えてゆく事を日々願っています。カポエイラを真剣に学びたい方・当団体の活動に積極的に力を貸して頂ける方を歓迎してます。意見・アドバイスなどの良い案がありましたら伝えて下さいね！！
これから私達と一緒に頑張ってくれる方が居たら是非、お声をかけて頂きたい！！
と心より思っています。
私も留学先でカポエイラと出会い数々の経験をし助けられて今では外す事の出来ない物になっています。尊敬できるMestre　Pintorの教えの元、結成し出来た物を失う事を選びたくありません！！
皆様のご協力をお願いしたく伝えました。
長くなってしまいましたが最後まで読んで頂き本当にありがとうございます。
心から感謝とお礼を申し上げます。
ありがとう　＊*
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão/グルーポ・バントゥス・カポエイラ・ジャパオ
副代表　Cafune

前文
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão/グルーポ・バントゥス・カポエイラ・ジャパオ(以下GBC Japão)の規則を読んでくれて有難うございます。これらの決まりが皆さんを、日本での模範的で楽しく・友好的で・成功した、カポエイラグループを一緒に作っていく上で役くに立つ事を願います。

問う団体の規則をダウンロードしたい方はこちら↓
日本語 - PDF 178KB.
英語 - PDF 48KB.

Brazil Capoeira Tour 2006

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on Tuesday, 25th April 2006

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CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Brazil Capoeira Tour 2006
August 1st - 17th, 2006

This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience first hand the past and present and future of capoeira. Tradition meets cutting edge. See the authentic roots of this beautiful art only made possible by a visit to the home of capoeira.

See, hear, smell, taste, and touch capoeira 24 hours a day for 17 days with your fellow bantulinos from across the globe.

Scenes from Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, and Bahia, plus Foz do Iguaçu - From Caçapa’s handycam 2002-2003.

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Festival Mundial Bantus Capoeira 2006

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on Tuesday, 25th April 2006

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Brazil Trip August 2006

The Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japao Brasil Trip 2006 includes two distinct events.

The Brasil Capoeira Tour, with honoured guest-tour guide Mestre Pintor himself.
August 1st - 17th, 2006.
And the Festival Mundial Bantus Capoeira - 15 anos do Grupo Bantus.
August 20th - 27th, 2006.

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GBC Japão Membership

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on Monday, 24th April 2006

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Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão is non-profit.

KL Bantus Capoeira Batizado 2005 - Cafune and Caçapa

I am extremely dedicated to capoeira, to Grupo Bantus, and to bringing the Bantus vibe to Tokyo, Japan. Capoeira is my life, a day doesn’t go by that I don’t work on this “project”. Cafune and I started Grupo Bantus in Japan back in November 2004. Before that date, I didn’t realize there were 24 hours in a day. Now I’m certain 24 is just not enough.

Capoeira is not my job, I don’t make any money from teaching. Yet I truly feel rich from this experience.

Of course I can’t do this on my own. Cafune is the true force behind GBC Japão. But things have changed since November 2004. There is someone even more important than Cafune or Caçapa. That person is going take our group to the next level. That person is YOU!

We need you, and we need you to become a member. At least have a read of the document at the bottom of the page, and think about what it means to be a part of this group. Think about how capoeira could change, enrich, and improve your life.

So, please remember to pay your membership fee by the end of this month.

Thank you sincerely
Caçapa
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão

Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão Rules and Regulations

Preamble
Welcome to the Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão (GBC Japão) Rules and Regulations. We hope these rules will help to guide us towards making a fun and friendly, successful and well respected capoeira group, and to become the leading example in Japan.

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日本語 - PDF 178KB.

Roda do Parque

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on Sunday, 23rd April 2006

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The weather is heating up!
You can feel the humidity seeping back into our daily lives. Soon you’re going to have to bring a sweat towel to every capoeira class.

But most importantly, that means the open rodas in Inokashira Park are back! Weather permitting, we’ll head down to the park and finish our Sunday class with an open roda.

Please bring suitable light weight outdoor sandshoes. Something with a good grip is best.

いらっしゃいませ♪

Published

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on Wednesday, 19th April 2006

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Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japão’s online capoeira merchandise shop is now open for business.

We have many cool new products available for secure online purchase. Products range from the $2.00 “I HEART Capoeira Mini Button” to the $30.00 “Bantus - Women’s Raglan Hoodie”.

We have several different designs right now, and many new designs will be coming in the future. If you have any requests or suggestions, just send us an email.

Roda in Space 01 - Video

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on Friday, 14th April 2006

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Sunday 16th April 2006

Scenes from Roda in Space, Sunday March 19th, 2006.

As we promised a while ago, here’s a short highlights clip from our first Roda in Space on Sunday March 19th, 2006.

Roda in Space 02

You don’t want to miss our 2nd Roda in Space coming up this Sunday April 16th, 2006.

There’s going to be special guests, lots of fast and furious capoeira action, live music, fun, and plenty of audience participation. After the event there’ll be a cool Brazilian party with delicious food and drinks.

Click here for directions and more information.

Time: 5pm - 7pm.
Date: Sunday 16th April 2006.
Location: Space 38, Kichijoji, Musashino-shi.
Cost: Usual Drop-in fee applies. 600yen if it’s your first class. Free to watch.

Bantus Capoeira Hanami 2006

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on Monday, 10th April 2006

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Bantus Capoeira Hanami 2006

Originally uploaded by Bantus Capoeira Japan.

WOW! What an awesome day.

It started at 6am when we (Cafune and I) woke up to go down to Inokashira Park to secure our place under the Cherry Blossoms at what will probably be the last day for Hanami Parties in this part of Japan for 2006.

Check out the Hanami mat we prepared on Friday night.

Satisfied with our perfect spot right next to Inokashira Pond, we returned to our futon for some much earned sleep.

When we woke up it was time for more preparations, last minute shopping, and time for Cafune to hit the kitchen to finish making the coxinhas, and maccha cake she started preparing on Wednesday night.

I headed off to San Chu for our regular Sunday class. At the new & permanent time of 3pm-6pm. Location will change between San Chu and Go Sho, Go Sho if possible. Check the schedule, please.

After class we went to our usual spot in Inokashira Park to do a roda. A huge crowd gathered to check it out. The highlight of the roda being a tiny little kid (perhaps baby would be a better word) giving capoeira his best shot. Probably the fastest learner I’ve ever taught!!!

Then it was time to “hanami”.

Thanks to everyone who came, brought food and drinks, and friends, and good vibes.

YOU GUYS ROCK!

Then it was back to Kichijoji for the very first Bantus Capoeira Japan Karaoke extravaganza!!!

My first time to properly experience real Japanese karaoke in its place of origin.

I’ll let the photos do the talking.