Capoeira Mission was founded in the Mission district of San Francisco, Ca. Making the group's main goal to establish a Capoeira group that opened its doors to all of those interested in learning this beautiful Martial Art.

Capoeira Mission bases their ideals on the 5 main ideals of life. Ideals that have helped this group grow and keep them unified.

1.   RESPEITO (RESPECT) - respect the art; respect others as well as you would like to be respected.

2.  HUMILDADE (HUMILITY) - Stay humble. Humility it's the key to staying focused and concentrated.

3.  Dedicação (DEDICATION)-Dedicate your time to learn and apply the principles of Capoeira into your everyday life.

4.  PACIÉNCIA (PATIENCE) - Become a patient person and wait for the right moment to act. Don't rush life or life will rush you.

5.  ORGULHO (PRIDE)-Be proud of the person you are, take pride on the Capoeirista image that you represent. Give the best example that you want people around you to follow thru your actions.

 

Established in 2009 by Capoeiristas, Carlos "Cigano" Jimenez and Ignacio "Lombriga" Maldonado who enjoy and have devoted their time to training Capoeira. Soon their views regarding Capoeira changed and they started a movement to unify all Capoeristas, hence the formation of

Capoeira Mission.

Shortly thereafter they were offered an opportunity to start a class at the ValenciaStreet Muscle gym. People joined from around the neighborhood, some of whom hadn’t trained for years; others had no idea what Capoeira was but fell in love with the art.

Capoeira Mission opened its doors in January 2009 to beginners and advanced Capoeiristas from all groups to join them in their classes and enjoy the energy and feeling that Capoeira offers.

Capoeira Mission focuses on the fundamentals of the Capoeira Regional, which is currently the most famous form of Capoeira. They teach beginners not only equilibrium and strength and flexibility but also learn self defense techniques that can be applied into other martial arts.  

Other than the physical part of Capoeira, we encourage people to belive in themselves and thrive in everything that they set their minds to do.

like Mestre Pastinha said "Capoeira é para homen, menino e mulher, só não

aprende quem não quiser." (capoeira is for men child and women, whoever doesn't learn it its because they dont want to.)

 

 

Aluno Ignacio “Lombriga” Maldonado

co-founder and assistant instructor.

Born in Yucatan, Mexico, Ignacio came to the United States as a teenager and soon felt the pressure of inner city life. Gangs, guns and drugs was all he saw while walking up and down the streets of his neighborhood. Luckily he found Capoeira in an after school program. Ignacio joined Omulu Capoeira in 2001 under the teachings of Mestre Preguiça and Professor Camundongo. Due to his small stature and squirmy movement while escaping kicks, takedowns and other dangerous situations, Ignacio soon earned the nickname “Lombriga”, which means worm in Portuguese. Nine years later he is still in love with the discipline that taught him about respect, hard work and the rewards that life brings when one dedicates heart and soul to a martial art. To this day, Ignacio likes to incorporate Capoeira into his everyday life.

"Capoeira is something you live, not something you do."- Ignacio "Lombriga" Maldonado

 

Carlos L. Jimenez aka Graduado Cigano

co-founder, instructor

Carlos began training Capoeira at the age of 16 under Mestranda Marcia Cigarra of Abada Capoeira. Throughout his years of training he visited places like Brazil, Mexico and New York. He’s also participated in many Capoeira Encounters in the U.S. and internationally. In November 2007 he achieved the cord of Graduado (graduate student).

Graduado Cigano has been teaching Capoeira for kids and teens since August 2006 and is presently the Program Coordinator for the Delue Boys and Girls Club in Daly City. He has taught at many public and private schools around the Bay Area. Carlos earned a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Criminal Justice from San Francisco State University and is also CPR certified.

“As Capoeiristas our main role is to help and give back to the community. Kids and teens are our future.”

- Carlos “Cigano” Jimenez