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What is Capoeira?

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that incorporates elements of sport, music, martial art and dance into a game of physical dialogue and expression. Developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th century, Capoeira was born as a martial art that would be used to fight for freedom. The founding capoeiristas disguised the fight as a dance to prevent their enslavers from discovering that they were training to revolt. Binding together elements of sport, music, dance, martial skills and camaraderie, capoeira comprises one of the richest manifestations of Brazilian culture.

Our Philosophy

We work with capoeira as a tool to engage people of all ages and capacities in the principles of cooperation, mutual respect, community building, cross cultural learning, personal discipline and self expression. Our guiding principle is that every individual is capable of exploring and expanding their physical and psychosocial horizons through play, music, activity and community. 

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