Menu Information Information about Master Ousado Personal Data Name: Jose M. C. da Costa (Master Ousado)   Nationality: British & Brazilian & Singapore PR   Mailing Address: 111 North Bridge, #27-01 Peninisula Plaza Singapore 179098   Contact: Tel/Fax: +65 6876 1194 HP: +65 9452 1349   Email: ousado@adoclife.com mrousado@hotmail.com Appointment Appointed as Regional Director for South East Asia by the International Capoeira Federation (FICA), to set up the National Capoeira Federation for the objective to promote and implant the International Capoeira Code for the respective countries in conjunction with a world effort to promote the recognition of Capoeira as a sport by the International Olympic Committee. Achievements (Competitive Titles) 2008 Vice Champion (Open Category) Vice Champion (Masters Category) 2nd World Ranking (Singapore) - Association All three titles were won at the 1st World Championship of Capoeira, Sao Paolo, Brazil   1987 Bronze Medallist, Open Games, Santos, Brazil.   1982 Vice-Champion of Paulista League of Capoeira – Adult Light   1980 Champion of Paulista League of Capoeira – Adult Light (State) Vice Champion of Capoeira (National)   1978 Champion of Paulista League of Capoeira – Adult Light (State) Vice Champion of Capoeira (National) Capoeira Certifications and Research Fellowship Work/Projects 1994 Research fellow and lecturer in tradition, theory and practice of musical instrument needed in Capoeira.   1992 Group of Capoeira Camara Merit Honor Certificate   1990 Certificate of Professional Competence – The Union of Artist and Show Business of São Paulo Democratic Government of the São Paulo State - Sports and Tourism Secretary Certificate – Effective Participation in the 1st Meeting of Capoeira Municipal City Hall of Jaú – Secretary of Sports and Tourism Certificate   1989 São Paulo University – Sports Practice Centre Certificate Democratic Government of the São Paulo State - Sports and Tourism Secretary Certificate – Participation in the 10th Capoeira Graduation   1986 Democratic Government of the São Paulo State - Sports and Tourism Secretary Certificate – Publishing works of Capoeira in the great São Paulo Area   1985 Motriz Centre, Gymnastic and Leisure Enterprise Certificate   1982 Brazilian League of Pugilism Certificate Association of Capoeira Amu Kengue Certificate International Workshops 2008 Conducted workshop in Australia   2004-2007 Conducted workshops in Taiwan, Phillipines, London and Indonesia 2000-2001 Conducted workshop in Sweden, Morocco, Malaysia and Singapore.     1998-1999 Conducted international workshops in Austria, Finland and London (Queen Mary University).   1991 Coordinator of National Capoeira Workshop and Grading, London. Appeared in “Big City Show” on channel “BBC One” (1991), London   1990-2001 Conducted classes of Capoeira at Danceworks (London).   1990 Conducted international workshops in USA, Canada, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, France, Spain, Portugal, Australia and Denmark. Education 2006 The St. John Ambulance Association – Adult First Aid Examination   1977 Association Nova Luanda – Specialization in Capoeira   1976 Association Abolição – teacher training and human relationship course Folklore and Capoeira course study of history and musical instruments   1972 Secondary School in Brazil   1971-1976 Association Abolição – Capoeira course basic to advance levels Employment 2002 Master and Founder-Secretary of the Association of Capoeira Argola de Ouro (Singapore)   1990 Master and Founder-President of the London Association of Capoeira Argola de Ouro (London)   1982 University of Rio de Janeiro Trainer at 7th Inner Olympic games Secretary of Sport and Culture Rosas Negras School of Samba - Director of Capoeira Team   1978-1990 Association of Capoeira Filhos de Luanda – Master, Founder-President 1978 Member of the Brazilian Capoeira Confederation