Broderick Rodell

Reflections on Capoeira

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The purpose of this podcast is to provide students of capoeira an opportunity to hear the stories and philosophies of wise and beloved elders in our community. Capoeira is a “complete” artform that includes ritual, music, dance, combat movement, and community that fosters physical, mental and spiritual development. To guide us in this endeavor, it is of utmost importance to glean whatever wisdom we can from the stories of our elders. May the wisdom shared in this podcast fuel us to be caretakers of this precious art we love so much. This podcast is geared towards an english speaking audience.

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Broderick Rodell

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Episode 3 | Mestre Bengala 23.07.2025 1:26:11

In this episode of the Reflections on Capoeira podcast Broderick had the privilege to interview Mestre Bengala. Donald Coley, also known as Bengala, has been training, performing and teaching capoeira for 40 years. Because he was already in his mid thirties when he started training, he thought that he would just try it out for a little while, and then quit when it got too hard. He soon discovered...

Episode 2 | Mestre Themba Mashama 05.05.2025 1:58:14

In this episode of the Reflections on Capoeira podcast Broderick had the privilege to interview Mestre Themba Mashama. Mestre Themba is a San Francisco native who has dedicated over 45 years of his life to the study of capoeira. As a father, husband, activist, and therapist, he has embraced capoeira not only as a martial art, but also as a means of personal and community development. He began his...

Episode 1 | Mestre Itaborá Ferreira 01.03.2025 2:24:09

In this inaugural episode of the Reflections on Capoeira podcast Broderick had the privilege to interview our beloved and wise Mestre Itaborá Ferreira before he transitioned into the ancestral realm. Mestre Itaborá was an important Capoeira Mestre for many students of various backgrounds and schools from around the world. He was especially pivotal in the Bay Area, California for his efforts to uni...