Monthly Archive for May, 2006

The Japan Times

The Japan Times

We got a mention in this article in The Japan Times today!

The yearly ritual of storing away our winter duds and unpacking skimpy summer styles often leads to a common conclusion: It’s time to get into shape, and fast.

But running on a treadmill while staring at TV monitors at the fitness club might not be for everyone; likewise, yoga and pilates might be too “last year” for some people.

So what’s a slightly undertuned body to do?…

Thanks to Thomasina Larkin for writing a fairly accurate introduction to capoeira, and including our details in the “capoeira schools” section. But please be careful when using the katakana alphabet, don’t get your ‘R’s and ‘L’s mixed up. It’s not “ka-pu-wei-la“, so click here for a quick mp3 of the correct pronunciation.

WNTD06 Update

In Here!

Hi everyone,
It’s raining right now, so the FREE WORKSHOP and RODA has moved to San Chu (Mitaka Dai San Chugakkou 2F). 3pm - 6pm. Thank you early rainy season. ;-)

You can check these pages on your mobile phone for directions to San Chu.
http://www.bantus.asn.au/i/sanchue.htm English
http://www.bantus.asn.au/i/sanchuj.htm Nihongo
http://www.bantus.asn.au/j/sanchu.htm Photo Guide

Or check here on your PC.
English
Nihongo

We look forward to seeing you later today. We’ll be talking a little about World No Tobacco Day 2006, and having a lot of fun with capoeira, and gettin’ down with some positive energy!!! First-timers, beginners, and regulars welcome.

Thanks so much!

Hey, why not send us an email if you’d like to come today!?

Nordeste & Afro-Brasil Special Live Night!

Sunday 4th June 2006

Bem Brasil

Northeast and Afro-Brazilian Special Live Night.

Get ready for forró, dança axé, musica afro, and whole a lot more. On Sunday June 4th BemBrasil presents a great night of live Brazilian music in Nishi-Azabu. Tickets are 2,500yen (pre-paid), 2,800yen (at the door) includes 1 drink.

Click here for more info.

Let’s get a group together have a great night out after Sunday’s capoeira class.

Nordeste & Afro-Brasil
Special Live Night !

O verão está chegando!! E com ele todo o calor e a energia dos ritmos da Bahia e do Nordeste do Brasil. É a 10a. edição do Projeto BEM BRASIL.JP, trazendo ao palco do Club Xross nada menos do que 4 bandas e 2 grupos de dança de música brasileira.

北東部&アフロ・ブラジリアン
音楽ライブナイト

夏がやってきます!初夏はエネルギッシュな熱いリズム、ブラジルバイーアとノルデステのリズムに乗って!第10回Bem Brasilジャパンプロジェクトが、ライブハウス CLUB XROSSのステージでお目見え、バンド4チームと2グループによるブラジルミュージックダンスをお楽しみください。

Update: World No Tobacco Day 2006

Only 5 days to go until our free capoeira workshop and open roda to celebrate World No Tobacco Day 2006.

Click here for more details.

WNTD2006

Argh! Rain!!
In case it rains we will have the workshop and roda at Mitaka Dai San Chugakkou. If the weather is OK, we’ll be in Inokashira Park, in front of the Pepacafe Forest.

Print out this map just in case it rains, and you need to find us at San Chu.
Click here to view the map (opens in a new window)

View the map /
Download the map (PDF - 412kb)

Don’t forget to tell everyone you know, invite all your friends, family, coworkers, neighbours, and random people on the street.
Everyone is welcome.

Tuesday 16th May: Class Cancelled

Sorry for the late notice, and any inconvenience.
Class on Tuesday May 16th has been cancelled.

Check out these videos in the meantime.

Blog Update

The blog is just about all updated. Everything is there now. Tell us what you think.

Bantus Online Capoeira Store

Wow! Check out our new fully stocked Bantus Online Capoeira Store!

Black T-shirts
Gorillas!
I love Capoeira
Bantus Capoeira Japan Uniform
Non-smoker!
Yellow T-shirts

Heaps of awesome, original designs.
T-shirts, caps, stickers, and more.
New designs on the way!
Check back often.

We accept all major Credit Cards!
If you have a PayPal account, login to your account, then follow these instructions:
Click on the “Withdraw” tab under My Account and choose “Shop online with a PayPal virtual card” option.

World No Tobacco Day 2006

UPDATE!!

こんにちは!!みなさん♪
Grupo Bantus Capoeira Japaoのイベントです♪

Manner Up yo!

今月、5月31日(水)は世界禁煙デーです。
私達GBC Japaoも何かお役に立てないかと言う事で少し早いですが、
5月28日(日)井の頭公園にてFree Capoeira Class and Open Roda!(クラス+ホダを無料で行います!!)

☆体に及ぼすタバコの危険性
☆家族と子供と禁煙者への被害
☆禁煙者が願う喫煙者へのルール!!等
少しでも多くの人へ知って頂きたいと思い、健康を重視する私達グループがカポエイラをしながら健康の大切さをお伝え出来たらと思っています。
みんな同じ人間です。
人を尊重しながらより良い環境を作りましょう!!
自分だけのものじゃない吸うなら守ろう喫煙ルール!!

時間:15時~19時ぐらい・・
待ち合わせ場所:the Pepacafe Forest←公園内のタイレストラン後移動予定。
お友達も誘ってOKです♪
※他何かありましたらご連絡下さいね*

World No Tobacco Day 2006
私たちは人々をタバコの害から守るために努力しています!

Manner Up in Kichijoji

Still updating the blog

We’re having a lot of trouble with the blog at the moment. So if you’re looking for the schedule try here, if you’re looking for directions try here.

Blog Update

Please bear with us as we update our blog. There may be a few broken links, missing images, and lost pages, but everything should be back to normal in a few days.