Student Profile | Andre “Metralhadora” Goncalves | Winchester Hills

Jul 16, 2010 by Capoeirasa

Posted under: Student Profiles, Winchester Hills

My Name: Andre David Da Costa Goncalves

My Apelido: Metralhadora

What does your Apelido mean and how did you get it?

It means machine gun and its a reflection of how I play – crazy fast and then progressively getting slower before I ‘reload’ and catch my second wind.

Cordel: Green cordel yellow tip

Base Class: Winchester hills

My Age: 20

My Birthday: 26 June 1990

What line of work are you in, or what are you studying?

I do promotions work and I’m studying hospitality management.

How did you get into Capoeira?

One day I was talking, with family and family friends, about how I have always wanted to do Capoeira ever since I played Teken 3 but never thought I could in South Africa. This is when I found out Marco , aka Qwai, does Capoeira he gave me the info I needed and as soon as I got back to JHB I went to my first class at Bedfordview.

How long have you been involved in Capoeira for?

Roughly 2 years now.

What is your Favourite Capoeira move?

Chapéu de Couro

How has Capoeira had an impact on your lifestyle?

Its made me a whole new group of fun friends, provided me with once in a life time opportunities and made me a fitter healthier person.

What moves are you looking to perfect over the next 6 months?

S-dobrado.

If you were an item of food, what would you be?

Sirloin steak , Medium rare.

If you were a rabid animal, whom would you bite?

Julius Malema

What song do you hate the most right now?

I hate no songs

Do you have any super powers?

The power of endless complaining when I’m tired

If you were a light bulb, how many people would it take to change you?

90.

What are your favourite sayings?

Why you got to be that guy/girl.
Charlie Chaplin once entered a Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest in Monte Carlo and came in third; that’s a story.
I’m gonna say the same thing any man with two penises says when his tailor asks him if he dresses to the right or left: yes.
Your music is bad and you should feel bad.

Favourite musician(s)/bands you’ve seen in concert?

Never watched a band play live.