CapoeiraHub Guide

This guide explains what each section of CapoeiraHub is for, how to search, and how to register your group, shop, project, workshop, or library content.

Who this guide is for

If you’re here to search

You can browse the Capoeira world without registering. Use search, map views, and category pages to find what you need.

Find groups worldwide and explore them on a global map.
Discover shops, projects, and workshops by location and keywords.
Explore people pages and visualize connections through the family tree.

If you want to register your work

Registering helps others find you. Your content becomes searchable, can appear on the map, and can connect to people and lineages.

Add a profile once and keep it updated (address, contacts, schedule, pricing).
Link your group/projects/workshops to mestres and teachers already in the database.
Add official payment or support links (PayPal, Venmo, Cash App) to help students support your work.

Account & privacy

To create or claim profiles, you need an account. This helps prevent spam and allows ownership transfer when a real person claims their profile.

What you provide when registering

Email (for login and essential notifications only).
Username (public, used for your account identity inside CapoeiraHub).

Privacy promise

We do not sell your information. Your email is not used for marketing and is not shared publicly. CapoeiraHub is built for the community, not for harvesting user data.

Community (People)

Community pages help document the people behind Capoeira: mestres, contramestres, professores, graduados, treinéis, and scholars/artists.

Mestres / Contra-Mestres / Professores / Graduados / Treinéis
Scholars & artists (researchers, writers, historians, cultural figures)
Each person page can connect to teachers and students, building a living map of lineage

Important: names must match to connect profiles

When adding teachers or students, type the names exactly as they exist in CapoeiraHub. Exact matching helps the system connect the lineage and show the right relationships in the family tree.

Claiming profiles & ownership transfer

If a person profile is about you, you can request to claim it. After verification, we can transfer ownership to your account.
If you have credible knowledge about a person’s history, you may also request to manage that profile to help improve accuracy.
The goal is to keep the database clean, community-driven, and respectful.

Family tree (graph) & search

When you search for a person, the family tree graph helps you visualize their connections — teachers above, students below, and related links across the network.

Searching a person highlights them in the family tree at the top of the page.
The family tree dynamically points to the person that matches your search criteria (when present in the database).
Filters can help you explore lineages and connections quickly.

Student filters

You can filter to find all students of a specific person. This is useful for lineage exploration, historical research, and discovering related groups or communities.

Groups

Groups are where students train. Registering a group makes it easier for people to find classes, learn who teaches there, and understand the style and lineage.

Groups become searchable by name, city, country, and keywords.
Groups appear on the global map after registration (based on your location).
Groups can be connected to a mestre and teachers to reflect lineage and credibility.

Important: matching mestre/teacher names

If the mestre (or teachers) already exist in the CapoeiraHub database, the name you type should match exactly so the app can connect the group to that person profile and show the relationship correctly.

Create a Group — field guide

Group Name — Use the official name people recognize (avoid extra variations unless part of the brand).
Address and Location — Street address, city, and country determine the map pin and help students find you locally.
Upload Group’s Logo / Images — Upload up to 3 images (jpg/jpeg/png). Keep them under 3MB each for fast loading.
Mestre — Add one or more mestres connected to the group (Mestre 1, Mestre 2…). Match names exactly if they exist in the database.
Teacher of the Group — List main teachers (Professor 1, Professor 2…). Use exact database names when possible.
Capoeira Style — Select the style (e.g., Angola, Regional, Contemporânea) so users can filter correctly.
Monthly Price — Set your monthly membership price. Choose currency so international visitors understand the value.
Price per Class — Useful for drop-ins and visitors. Always select currency.
Payment Links — Optional: add PayPal/Venmo/Cash App links so students can pay or support you directly outside the platform.
Email — A contact email for students. Use a reliable address you actually check.
Phone — Optional but helpful for quick contact (especially for visitors). Include country code if possible.
Website — Add your official website if you have one.
Description — Explain your training focus, schedule overview, who it’s for, and how newcomers can start.
Social Media Links — Add Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/YouTube so users can see your latest updates.
Activities and Class Schedule — Add class names and schedule entries so people know what happens and when.

Shops

Shops support the Capoeira ecosystem: instruments, clothing, merch, music, and handmade items from the community.

Shops are searchable by location and keywords.
A clear description helps users know what you sell and how to order.
Opening hours help local visitors find the best time to visit.

Create a Shop — field guide

Shop Name — Use your brand name as people know it online or locally.
Address and Location — Helps show your shop on maps and improves local search results.
Upload Image(s) — Up to 3 images (jpg/jpeg/png), under 3MB each.
Email — Best contact email for orders and questions.
Phone — Optional. Helpful for local pickup or urgent questions.
Website — Your online shop link, storefront, or ordering page.
Description — Describe what you sell (berimbaus, caxixi, atabaque, clothes, CDs, etc.) and how customers can buy.
Social Media Links — Add your social accounts so buyers can see new products and announcements.
Opening Hours — Set your weekly schedule so people know when you’re open.

Projects

Projects highlight initiatives connected to Capoeira: social programs, academies, documentaries, cultural projects, NGOs, research, and community actions.

Projects are searchable and can appear on the map if a location is provided.
Projects can connect to mestres to reflect leadership and lineage context.
Use payment links if people want to support the initiative.

Important: matching mestre names

If your project is linked to a mestre already in the database, type the name exactly as it appears so CapoeiraHub can connect the profiles.

Create a Project — field guide

Project Name — Use the official project name.
Address and Location — If the project has a base location, it will appear on the map.
Add Image(s) — Up to 3 images (jpg/jpeg/png), under 3MB each.
Mestre — Add one or more mestres connected to the project. Match database names when possible.
Capoeira Style — Select the style if it applies to this project.
Email — Public contact for questions and support.
Phone — Optional. Helpful for partners and local visitors.
Website — Project website, landing page, or donation page.
Description — Explain the purpose, who it helps, what activities happen, and how people can participate.
Payment Links — Optional: add PayPal/Venmo/Cash App for direct support.
Social Media Links — Share official accounts for updates and transparency.

Workshops

Workshops help the community discover events worldwide. They can appear on the map and in the calendar, making it easy for visitors to plan travel.

Workshops show on the map based on event location.
Workshops also appear in the calendar view for easy planning.
You can use CapoeiraHub pre-registration or link your own form (Google Form, etc.).
You can add pricing, accommodation info, and early-bird options.

Calendar colors & past events

Upcoming events are highlighted normally, while past events can appear greyed out so users can quickly focus on what’s next.

Add Workshop — field guide

Workshop Name — Use the official event name (and edition/year if relevant).
Address and Location — Street, city, country determine the map pin and search filters.
Add Image(s) — Up to 3 images (jpg/jpeg/png), under 3MB each.
Mestre — Add invited mestres. Use exact database names if they already exist.
Capoeira Style — Pick style if your event is focused (Angola/Regional/etc.).
Email — Public contact for registration questions.
Phone — Optional but helpful for event logistics.
Website — Official event page or registration page.
Description — Explain schedule highlights, level, who it’s for, and what’s included.
Date of the event — Start date (mm/dd/yyyy).
Date of the end of the event — End date (mm/dd/yyyy).
Offering accommodation? — Select Yes/No so travelers know if housing is available.
Use our pre-registration form? — Select Yes to use CapoeiraHub’s pre-registration flow.
External form link — If you don’t want to use our form, paste your Google Form (or other) link.
Event Price — Set base price and currency so international users can understand it.
Payment Links — Optional: PayPal/Venmo/Cash App links for payments or support.
Early Birds — Add up to 3 discounted early-bird prices (with currency).
Social Media Links — Add official pages for updates (FB/IG/Twitter/YouTube).

Library

The library preserves Capoeira culture: books, music, and movies. You can search existing entries or register new ones to help the community discover important works.

Books

Add books about Capoeira history, biographies, research, training, or culture. Include links so people can find the book.

Title, author, publisher, publishing date, cover artist (optional), and a link to the book.
Upload a cover image (up to 3 images, under 3MB).
Use 'About Book' to write a clear summary and why it matters.

Music (Albums)

Album name, author, publisher, publishing date, cover artist (optional).
Add streaming links (Spotify, Apple Music, SoundCloud, YouTube).
Use 'About Music' to describe style, instruments, and context.

Movies

Add documentaries and films connected to Capoeira history, mestres, communities, and events.

Movie title, director, producer (optional), release date, label (optional).
Add a YouTube link if available and upload images (up to 3).
Use 'About Movie' to describe the story and why it’s relevant.