The Beginning
Grupo Muzenza de Capoeira was founded on the 5th of May 1972 by Paulo Sérgio da Silva (Mestre Paulão), who came from Mestre Mintirinha’s (Luís Américo da Silva) group Capoarte de Obaluaê.
In October 1975, Mestre Burgues (Antonio Carlos de Menezes) arrived at Curitiba - Paraná. Having taught in the neighbourhoods of Méier and Madureira in Rio de Janeiro, Mestre Burgues decided to create a new branch of Grupo Muzenza in the south of Brazil, establishing and developing a methodology and philosophy of his own, he turned to the roots of capoeira and began by teaching amongst economically disadvantaged communities in clubs, schools and academies
Grupo Muzenza has been presided over by Mestre Burgues since 1975.
"Capoeira is capoeira. So that you can understand this definition better, you must live it."
Mestre Burguês
Capoeira Muzenza Group Philosophy
Grupo Muzenza’s main purpose is to spread capoeira, propogating its technical, theoretical, philosophical and educational aspects as a form of cultural expression, a fight, a vocation and a way of life. We continually emphasise the value of past capoeira masters as respected representatives of this truly Brazilian cultural expression.
Grupo Muzenza aims to contribute to the formation of new capoeira professionals, through training based on respect, discipline, socialisation and freedom of expression as a world citizen.
We aim to instil development of character, dignity and personal courage into our students and try to pass capoeira on to the group’s followers, as a combative art as well as a manifestation of freedom and tradition. We believe in the importance of independent research, through which an individual may cultivate respect for the styles of Regional and Angola, reverence for the role of the capoeira master and a desire to preserve of the art of capoeira
"During the walk around the world ('volta ao mundo') you will find all there is in life, good and evil. The success of the walk will depend on your capabilities as a player, particularly, your personality, your disposition, and lots of malicia"
Mestre Burguês
