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Chita

1920s –

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    Waldemar

    22 February 1916 – 16 March 1990

Chita

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Chita was one of the expert capoeiristas who trained at Mestre Waldemar's legendary barracão in the Liberdade neighborhood of Salvador during the early 1950s.

In a 1989 interview, Mestre João Grande recalled the atmosphere at Waldemar's roda: "I always went to Waldemar's. It got heated. My god! The guys were all snakes there. Evanir, Tatá, Bom Cabelo, Chita, Macário, Sete Molas, Zacarias." All were described as "extremely good."

João Grande specifically mentioned Chita among those he particularly enjoyed watching play: "And of the newer ones, from 1950 on, I liked seeing Waldemar's students: Diogo, Chita, Evanir." He also recalled playing with Chita directly: "I went to play with Chita, Macário, Diogo; those guys were good!"

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    Chita trained under Waldemar1950s – 16 March 1990

    Chita trained at Waldemar's barracão in Liberdade, Salvador during the early 1950s. João Grande described him as one of "Waldemar's students" and played with him directly.

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  1. [1]João Grande 1989 interview cited 1 time
  2. [2]velhosmestres.com: featured 44 cited 1 time