Inside a gymnasium at the Linden Community Center in Columbus, Elton Brasil and Joseph Lewis greet their students as they warm up for their capoeira session. As the music and tempo find their pace, ...

When local group Axé Capoeira Arizona says “Bring your Axé,” they’re not referring to the bladed chopping instrument. Axé (pronounced AH-shay) is a Yourba word meaning “positive energy,” and that’s ...

When he was growing up, mixed martial arts fighter Luis “Baboon” Palomino looked to combat movies such as "The Quest" for inspiration and as an escape from his surrounding troublesome reality. The ...

Streaming platforms for Master Pastinha, king of Capoeira haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.

The 2025 Ryder Cup begins in a few days and golf influencer Paige Spiranac is already at Bethpage Black Course to get ready for the big tournament. During this week's "Saturday stretch," Leandro ...

Permission to publish materials from the collection must be requested from the Ralph Rinzler Folklife Archives and Collections. Please visit our website to learn more about submitting a request. The ...

Columbus instructors Elton Brasil and Joseph Lewis teach capoeira at three locations and aim to make classes affordable for all. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art combining music, dance, and ...