CAPOEIRA FOR KIDS & ADULTS
This class is suitable for kids and adults.
During the class, the different aspects of capoeira are practiced in a segmented way, allowing students to build a ‘tool box or repertoire’ of capoeira movements. It is then during the roda that capoeiristas get to practice their learnings by playing with another person and fitting in the movements they learned in an improvised fashion. A typical class usually includes:
- Stretching/warm-up
- Capoeira drills such as ginga, kicks, acrobatics or ‘floreios’, take-downs ‘desequilibrantes’
- Learning and playing different music instruments: berimbau, pandeiro, atabaque and agogô.
- Learning and singing different capoeira songs and understanding their significance/meaning.
- Practice of the capoeira game in pairs.
- Strengthening, conditioning and flexibility exercises.
- Discussions about Capoeira history, rituals and traditions.
- ‘Roda’ or circle, where all the elements of capoeira are put in action and you play in pairs.
During the class, the different aspects of capoeira are practiced in a segmented way, allowing students to build a ‘tool box or repertoire’ of capoeira movements. It is then during the roda that capoeiristas get to practice their learnings by playing with another person and fitting in the movements they learned in an improvised fashion. A typical class usually includes:
- Stretching/warm-up
- Capoeira drills such as ginga, kicks, acrobatics or ‘floreios’, take-downs ‘desequilibrantes’
- Learning and playing different music instruments: berimbau, pandeiro, atabaque and agogô.
- Learning and singing different capoeira songs and understanding their significance/meaning.
- Practice of the capoeira game in pairs.
- Strengthening, conditioning and flexibility exercises.
- Discussions about Capoeira history, rituals and traditions.
- ‘Roda’ or circle, where all the elements of capoeira are put in action and you play in pairs.
BENEFITS OF CAPOEIRA
Extensive academic research both in Brazil and overseas has highlighted the benefits of Capoeira for kids and adults, some of which include:
- Developing a positive self-image,
- Developing social skills with other children and adults alike,
- Practising respect for others,
- Practising camaraderie (mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together) and good-faith,
- Learning to deal with winning and losing situations,
- Developing physical attributes such as strength, power and flexibility,
- Developing rhythm, body awareness and motor coordination,
- Learning about the Afro-Brazilian and Brazilian history and its influence in the development and maintenance of Capoeira to the present day.
- Developing a positive self-image,
- Developing social skills with other children and adults alike,
- Practising respect for others,
- Practising camaraderie (mutual trust and friendship among people who spend a lot of time together) and good-faith,
- Learning to deal with winning and losing situations,
- Developing physical attributes such as strength, power and flexibility,
- Developing rhythm, body awareness and motor coordination,
- Learning about the Afro-Brazilian and Brazilian history and its influence in the development and maintenance of Capoeira to the present day.
CLASS SCHEDULE:
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- Thursdays - 6.00-7.00pm
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PRICES
General public:
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- Free trial - [SIGN-UP HERE]
- $11.44 per week (unlimited classes) - [SIGN-UP HERE]
- $140.00 for 10-class pack - [SIGN-UP HERE]
- $25.00 casual class - [PAY HERE]
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CLASS LOCATION
> Palm Beach Aquatic/Community Centre (through the sliding doors, at the Community Centre Dance Studio).
- 1 Thrower Drive, Palm Beach, QLD 4221
I joined Capoeira Beribazu at the end of 2015 with no knowledge of Capoeira whatsoever. Training with Capoeira Beribazu I have learned many aspects such as music, acrobatics, martial arts and a little of Portuguese. Capoeira, as a Brazilian martial art, has influenced my life positively and I have integrated many aspects of Brazilian culture in everyday life. Beribazu is a more than a group, where everyone is welcome and included.
- Carlos Pé de Cabra, Aug 2017.