Filhos de Bimba (meaning sons, or descendants of Bimba) is the entity responsible for perpetuating the legacy left by
Mestre Bimba and his
Capoeira principles and philosophy.
Based in Salvador de Bahia it has several nucleii outside of Brazil, including Professor Bocao's class in Newcastle upon Tyne.
It is different from almost all other Capoeira styles in that it is completely true to the Capoeira Regional that Mestre Bimba created. This is achieved by following Bimba's structured teaching methods exactly. Indeed, many of the Mestres in Filhos de Bimba had their capoeira graduation under Mestre Bimba, and Filhos de Bimba still contains many of Bimba's family such as Mestre Nenel (son), and D.Navinha (Bimba's) daughter.
Following these and other rules Bimba had, such as not letting your head touch the ground (as he believed this was degrading), as well as always staying very close to your opponant (the closer the better!), Filhos de Bimba strives to offer the same benefits Mestre Bimba always promoted and is keeping Capoeira Regional alive and updated .
Please use the links to the left, and below to continue learning about Filhos de Bimba, School of Capoeira...
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Structured and Methodical Training  Bimba strongly believed Capoeira had an extraordinary value as a self-defence martial art, hence his efforts to develop its learning in a structured and methodical way. Bimba developed a Capoeira teaching method with commandments, principles and traditions ...more |
Mestres and Professors  Check out what the Fihos de Bimba Mestres and Professors look like, and how what Mestre Bimba's legacy and Capoeira Regional means to them... more
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Movements and Manouvers  An incomplete list for students beginning to learn Capoeira Regional: Mei lua de Frente, Queixada, Martelo, Mei Lua de Compasso, Armada, Godeme, Galopante, Guarda Baixa, Chapa de costa, Tesuro, Vingativa, Negativa, and many many more!... more |
Bimbas Teaching Sequences Mestre Bimba created sequences of movements for students to practice, the first is known as Bimba's Teaching Sequence, and the second more advanced set is known as Cintura Desprasada... more |
Quick links to other Filhos de Bimba sites around the globe:
Filhos de Bimba - Main site in Brazil
Filhos de Bimba - Nucelo Limeira - Professor Cavenar site
Filhos de Bimba - Zagreb, Croatia
Checkout photos from our class on Flickr