TERRA PRA RAIZES
Mestre Doutor (Adenilson Dos Santos) was born in Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil. An early influence on Doutor's Afro-Brazilian roots comes from his upbringing in a spiritual household that was run by his mother, Dona Severina, a mae de santo or mother of saints.
At 13 years old, Doutor tried a capoeira class with Mestre Camarao in Santos, Brazil, and then decided to train with Mestre Bandeira. Mestre Doutor has practiced Capoeira for 29 years and received his mestre's belt after 25 years, becoming the first mestre to teach in Philadelphia. As well as teaching in many universities and earning numerous awards and certifications, he is the founder and artistic director of the American Society of Capoeira and Arts from Brazil (ASCAB), a capoeira group, Project Capoeira, Inc., a non-for-profit organization, and the Philadelphia Capoeira Arts Center (PCAC).
As a result of his outstanding knowledge and achievements, Mestre Doutor was recognized as "a person of extraordinary ability in his field" and granted permanent residency in the US in 2004. His passion and dedication reflects his commitment to the preservation of Afro-Brazilian roots and makes him a strong role model, invaluable teacher and inspirational leader.
Instrutor Estagiario Ancora (Dean Hulett) has been training Capoeira for 9 years in the Santista style of capoeira. He trained under Monitor Dentista of Grupo Unidade Capoeira with the supervision of Mestre Doutor. He is also a personal trainer and an accomplished professional musican, both of which support his teaching style and facilitate a well rounded learning environment. He's dedicated to the progression of Capoeira and preservation of the Santista style and providing a open place of expression and commitment to health and wellness through capoeira.
The santista style of Capoeira is very close and relentless,allways taking advantage of timing and never giving the other player too much space unintentionally. Its form and style are very close to traditional capoeira because the city is on an island and therefore not much would come in and out often. The style remained preserved for many years and to this day is still very distinctive.
Watch how Mestre doutor (shoes) plays Mestre Caranguejo and then a graduado
A typical ASCAB roda after class or any other time. This one is of Arte De Gingar So Capoeira with Mestre Bandeira,our Grao Mestre(Grand Master)