Intro to Capoeira
About Capoeira
Capoeira is a beautiful Afro-Brazilian martial art, borne from the struggle against oppression in colonial Brazil, but with deep roots in West Africa. Capoeira is often perceived to be a dance due to its graceful, flowing movements. Prepare to transform yourself: Mind, Body, & Soul learning capoeira.
Intro to Capoeira
Intro to Capoeira is our signature one month series, with classes on Monday, Wednesday, Friday evenings at our beautiful West Berkeley studio: Casa de Cultura 1901 San Pablo Avenue. This series will prepare you for our Fundamentals classes . Hit the Contact us or Regster buttons above or just show up for the first class (Monday at 5:30)
Capoeira Fundamentals AKA Beans & Rice
This class will reinforce foundational movements of capoeira but begin to challenge your ability to apply what you’ve learned. This class is not just for beginners but for anyone who wants to keep their fundamentals strong (that could be anyone, really!)
Martial Arts
Visually beautiful, capoeira is as much about outsmarting others as it is about physical combat
Music
Practiced to music, capoeira is often perceived to be a dance. You will learn to sing and play instruments
Movement
Ergonomic, flowing movements. We are interested in building practices that can be sustained for decades
Culture
It is important to be aware of the Afro-Brazilian history of capoeira. You’ll also learn some Portuguese!
Transformation
You can start capoeira from where you are. It is for everyone! But be prepared to surprise yourself!
intro to capoeira & fundamentals Teachers
Instrutor Boliche
Instrutor Tako Polvo
Monitor Jesús
“Capoeira is a tool to make people better human beings”
~
Mestre Acordeon