Welcome to capoeira!

You've made the first step towards being part of one of the most dynamic and unique experiences the fitness and movement world has to offer!
Capoeira (say it: CAP-OH-EHR-AH) has something for everyone- whether you are looking for a a new physical conditioning challenge, a creative musical and movement venture, a unique way to pursue wellness, or a positive community of people from all walk of life.  All of that and more is found in the exciting world of capoeira.  Follow the links above to learn more about capoeira and our training academy.

What should I expect as a beginner in class? ​

        New students can expect increased body awareness, greater cardiovascular health and muscle strength, and a higher energy level.  Many students have said that capoeira has helped to increase their confidence, mood, and has caused them to seek out healthier lifestyle choices outside of class as well.  These benefits come both from the art of capoeira and also from being part of a supportive and positive community of other capoeira practitioners.

         A beginner in class should expect to participate in physical conditioning.  Students of all different physical forms join capoeira, and each student is encouraged to work at the best of his/her ability at the time.  Taking water is encouraged as needed, and while there is a drinking fountain on site, many students choose to keep a water bottle near by in the training space.

         New students will also spend time focusing on proper technique and on the fundamental movements of capoeira, which are like the building blocks of playing capoeira (see the Beginner’s Curriculum sheet).  

         After about a month of training, students are ready to join in during the “roda” at the end of class.  A capoeira roda is a circle that students stand in, and clap and sing along to the music that is being played and sung by those playing instruments.  Students “buy in” or go into the roda to play capoeira with another student.  At this point, it is recognized that a new student is able to more fully participate in capoeira, and it is expected that this student would follow our school’s dress code of a group t-shirt, the group capoeira pants, and would also be able to wear the first cord or belt- a corda cruda, or raw cord.

  How often should I train?          
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​        We strive to be as flexible as possible with our class times to allow for the variety of schedules that our students have.  Therefore, we offer weeknight classes and also weekend classes.  To get the most out of training, it is recommended that students come two to three times each week, as consistency in training will allow students develop to the best of their abilities.  However, we are flexible with different needs, and have students that attend anywhere between once a week to six times a week.