Capoeira-Brazilian Martial Arts-All levels
Standard Activity2019 Winter|#20558
Jan 24, 2019 - Mar 14, 2019
12 yrs +, Mixed
Exercise & Sports
Description
Capoeira is a hybrid Brazilian martial arts combining dance, language, culture, rhythm and music as well as acrobatics and self-defense. Capoeira is true functional training in which all muscle groups are integrated with intense cardio which has been shown to be the most effective path to fitness by world class athletes and weekend warriors alike. Come experience the true spirit of Capoeira which welcomes all levels and abilities.
The classes are structured as follows: Stretching/warm-up and strengthening exercises.
Portuguese language is used during the class and you will learn numbers, movements, songs and basic vocabulary while training.
Also, we teach music and how to play specific Capoeira instruments: berimbau, pandeiro and atabaque.
Marcio "Mr. M" is from Porto Alegre, Brazil and started practicing Capoeira when he was 9 years old. Since then, Capoeira has been his lifestyle: learning, practicing, teaching, and applying the Capoeira principles as a way of life.
Activity meeting dates
Jan 24, 2019 - Mar 14, 2019
Thu6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Instructor
Marcio Gomes
More Information
Number of sessions8
Registration dates
MembersFrom Dec 10, 2018
Resident non-membersFrom Dec 10, 2018
Non-resident non-membersFrom Dec 10, 2018
$41.00
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Notes
Tuesdays in room 3108, Thursdays in room 3111