Capoeira Academy
We teach the Brazilian martial art capoeira around Santa Fe, kicks and escapes, playing the game in the roda, playing the berimbau and the other musical instruments of the bateria, and singing the songs which are mostly in Portuguese. We are under mestre Virgulino in Albuquerque and part of Cordão de Ouro (mestre Suassuna).
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
in Santa Fe since 1991
What is your primary product or service?
Hand forged gates, railings, staircases
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I am a German and Swiss trained journeyman blacksmith
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We do top of the line work. Individual design solutions and craftsmanship with German reliability and excellence
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One shop, we are not expanding but still get better every day
Provide detailed directions to your location
off Siler Road onto Industrial. Past the fork. We are the building on the left with the red roof next to the Taxi company.
What type of payments do you accept?
checks
Which areas do you service?
most of our business is local, some jobs have been in California, New York and abroad
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
myself (Helmut Hillenkamp)
What are your hours of operation?
better call ahead, I am out in the field a lot
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
that they love working with me
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
"C'est en forgeant qu'on devient forgeron."