Description
What Is Capoeira?
Capoeira Is a Diverse Combination of martial arts, game, music, dance and acrobatics that was created sometime by the African slaves in Brazil sometime after the sixteenth Century.
When playing Capoeira, Participants form a circle(roda) and take turns playing traditional African Instruments (such as the Berimbau), singing, or sparring in pairs in the centre of the circle.
Capoeristas believe that the Roda – the place where Capoeira is played symbolises the world and when inside that circle everyone is equal – all you have is your mind body and soul!
Benefits of Capoeira
Full body Workout
Improved Focus
Improved agility
Improved flexibility
Improved coordination
Build self-confidence
Learn mutual respect
Learn about Afro-Brazilian Culture
Learn Acrobatics
Learn Attacking and defensive techniques and movements
a sports membership is required and is mandatory for all individuals that join a sports club. each club has an additional £5 club membership you will need to pay. this money goes directly to the club’s account for them to spend on you, the member. this is looked after by the club’s treasurer.
the sports membership can be purchased here
Training Days and Times
Tuesday Evenings at Tiffin Girls school(Tiffin Girls School Sports Centre, Richmond Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 5PL)
7:30pm – 9.30pm
Thursday Evenings at More Energy Gym(Penrhyn Rd. Fitness Centre, KT1 2EE)
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Due to Lockdown our classes are happening via zoom. We are bringing Capoeira to your door steps. Come and attend our free classes.
Tuesday 7.45PM TO 9.45PM
Wednesday 8.00PM TO 9.30PM
Thursday 7.30PM to 9.00PM
Friday 8.00PM to 9.30PM
Saturday 3PM to 4.30PM
For the zoom details conact us via email - capoeira@kingston.ac.uk
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kucapoeiraclub/
About our Capoeira School
The most awarded capoeira school in the UK received another recognition by Kingston Council earlier this year. One of the school’s capoeiristas, Anna Barker, was named Sport Achiever of the Year 2019 for her exceptional dedication and commitment to the sport and community.
This is a great reflection to work of QMC leader, Contra Mestre Marcus Cabeça, a significant figure in the local community and amongst capoeira community. He and his school were awarded Eileen Gray Trophy in 2010 and 2015 for being a great inspiration to others. As a coach of Capoeira, he was awarded Coach of the Year 2011. During London Sports Awards (sponsored by Gillette) he was appointed amongst Top 10 Sports Coaches in 2014. The club is recognized also all over the UK, in 2017 UK Coaching he was nominated amongst Top 3 UK Coach Intervention and his student nominated among the Top 3 UK Young Coaches of the Year. QMC was also chosen as Club of the Year 2018 by the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames Sports Awards.
Contact/ team email address:
Professor Marcus Cabeca
marcuscabeca@axecapoeirauk.com
Kweku Boakye ( Capoeira Club President) kucapoeiraclub@gmail.com
