What is Capoeira?

Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art disguised as a dance and performed to musical instruments and traditional Brazilian songs. It is comprised of specific offensive and defensive movements and, unlike in other martial arts, the participant is constantly in motion because of the basic movement, the ginga.

Capoeira

〤

Martial Arts Training

〤

Brazilian Culture

〤

Music

〤

Brazilian Language

〤

Capoeira 〤 Martial Arts Training 〤 Brazilian Culture 〤 Music 〤 Brazilian Language 〤

Our Classes

We offer classes for youth and adults at the Brazilian—American Cultural Center in NW DC—and can also provide personalized classes in your community or special event.

Learn more about our Classes

Capoeira 101

Physical: Martial Arts Training

Mental: Learning

Culture: Learning Portuguese & History

Social: Meeting New Friends

Youth, Adults & Teens Classes

Register for Classes

PURCHASE UNIFORM

GIVE THE GIFT OF CAPOEIRA

Check out the calendar below.

Looking for more than just an amazing fitness workout?

Join us for 1 Capoeira class and let us know what you think.

Fun, calorie-burning, culturally enriching classes for adults and children.