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