Note*
By paying you will reserve your spot in the class, therefore, all payments are final and no refunds may be issued. You can make up a maximum of 2 missed classes in one of our beginner classes. Intro sessions are non-transferable.

Days	Tues & Thu	Sat - BONUS class!
Times	7:45-9pm	11am-1pm

Please fill out and bring the registration form to your first class. The form can be found here.

BENEFITS OF CAPOEIRA
The fundamental principles taught in capoeira include a corporal dialogue, the body's intelligence, the ability to react, balance, as well as the notions of space, time, rhythm, music and an understanding of the philosophy of the game.

Capoeira is a marvelous exercise for the body, involving all of the muscle groups and developing a series of physical qualities. While playing in the roda one rapidly notices a great change: less tension, faster reflexes and increased power.

By persevering, your breathing becomes regulated as the regular practice of capoeira (at least three times a week) develops the cardiovascular system. And, most beautiful of all, one develops great abdominal muscles, these muscles being amongst those most solicited.

But capoeira in not only good for the body. Capoeira works with one's emotions, helping to liberate aggressiveness, although the sport does not encourage any form of violence. Capoeira develops the mastery of one's body and mind, as well as one's creativity.

A few facts:

• One hour of capoeira burns about 500 calories.
• Stretching and weight training are complementary to capoeira as they improve flexibility and strength.
• Everyone can practice capoeira according to his/her natural abilities.

Below are the qualities that the practice of capoeira develops and improves

• Endurance : to provide the maximum energy during the entire period of play.
• Agility : the movements change direction at any time.
• Flexibility : large movements dominate capoeira.
• Speed : in order to trick your adversary.
• Balance : to master the body's control during complex movements.
• Coordination : to be able to respond to attacks with arms, the trunk of the body and legs, all at once.
• Rhythm : the game is led by music and singing and the pace of the movements must match the music's rhythm.

By practicing capoeira you improve:

• Your concentration : The attention paid to your adversaries movements must be constant.
• Your perseverance : Perfect mastery of one's body comes only after diligent practice.
• Your daringness : Little by little one's fear of performing certain acrobatic movements is overcome.
• Your cunning : In order to fool your adversary with unexpected sequences of movements.