The Focus
Starting with a small group of kids we hope to build a strong foundation teaching them the art of Capoeira. We wish to provide a structure where these kids can learn, have fun and experience all the good things capoeira offers. If they keep doing well, they are the ones who will gain the most; we will only be the mentors, hoping to show them the door to a better opportunity. Share to the
m what we learned as students and be able to give back to the community. The Purpose
The way we approach our lessons when we teach them, our methods of learning, can supplement the kids’ academics, studies and education learning. They can use these tools to better the knowledge they get from school, which would make it easier for them to do well in school when they enjoy the process. The future projects involve more support to broaden the range of learning such as language tutors, music teachers and other medical mission to monitor the health of the kids while they in our program. Mestre Nei’s Montalban Mission
Mestre Nei Boa Morte have reached out to Manila, to the relocation housing community in the Kasiglahan area of Montalban, to spread the blessings and great experiences that capoeira brings. Children seven to twelve years of age are main focus of this project. This project provides a support system and an opportunity to underprivileged children an environment of learning through capoeira. The discipline that capoeristas go through to master the movements and develop not only the physical aspects of their well being but also the spiritual and cultural values, language and music. This mental frame of thinking is what we hope to instill with the kids we are currently looking after. We will monitor their progress and ensure they are given adequate provision. We hope that these children under our guidance will have fulfilled experiences in their lives and have better opportunities to explore. The Program
The Energia kids program involves the teachings of basic capoeira movements, music lessons, and language lessons of English and Portuguese. The Movements class consists of the fundamental sequences of kicks and escapes, suitable for the beginners kids lesson. Our lessons also focus on the aspects of capoeira other than movement such as family and cultural values. This will help broaden their scope of perception and allow them a better view of how they see things in their lives. Communication is an important feature in our classes that the students are made aware of, since capoeira is about communicating through movements. Social issues will be touched up on, expanding on its characteristics with regards to the daily concerns and how capoeira can help develop their social self. Other essential elements that are discussed are about confidence and trust. These are some of the main ideas that we will be building further with the children, as they grow up and go through life, the are the necessary qualities they should have so they can assert themselves and project their personalities as is in ‘roda’ (circle of game in capoeira). Fun and enjoyment is always a must in every lesson, being active and creating a positive vibe is central to having and living a good life. These are the foundations we hope to relay to the kids and promote in our project.
