#89 Capoeira As a Way of Life - Mestre Pinga Fogo/ Gui Torres on Moving from Brazil to America, Differences Between Teaching Capoeria to Adults and Kids
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 89
Episode description
I'm so honored to have Mestre Pinga Fogo ( Gui Torres) from Benção Capoeira on the show today! He is my Capoeira instructor here in Austin. In this heart-warming conversation, Gui shared with us:
- Why is Capoeia a healing movement practice?
- Why did he choose to come to the States, and the challenges he overcame along the way
- Differences between teaching Capoeira in Brazil vs in the US
- Differences between teaching Capoeira to Adults vs to kids
- What makes people stay in their capoeira journey
- How has the meaning of Capoeira changed for him over time?
- Some words for people who want to try out Capoeira
Follow Gui:
- Benção Capoeira IG: https://www.instagram.com/capoeiraustin/
- Mestre Pinga Fogo IG: https://www.instagram.com/mestrepingafogo/
- FB: https://www.facebook.com/pingafogo/
- Website: www.capoeiraustin.com
- Info for annual Batizado (4/12-4/13): https://www.facebook.com/events/288722100855537/?ref=newsfeed
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