Friday noon classes allow capoeiristas from around the world to train in real time with people training in person at historic Casa de Cultura in Berkeley, California. Instrutor Polvo (Tako) trained under Mestres Acordeon & Suelly and is also influenced by Mestre Itapuã Beiramar and Mestre Ferradura in Rio for their cutting edge techniques for creating satisfying interaction across a digital divide as well as by Mestra Marreta’s focus on anatomically sound movement patterns which support a lifetime of safe and joyful capoeira.

Due to the challenges of learning capoeira for the first time, the virtual option is only available to capoeiristas with some basic understanding of foundational capoeira movements, or experienced dancers/martial artists who are able to learn new moves simply from watching a few times. If you need to build a foundation, please train with a qualified teacher in person or through private virtual classes first! Get in touch with Tako to get the Zoom link!