What is Capoeira?

 

 

Capoeira is an exhilarating and elegant dance, fight game from Brazil.

A martial art form combining the balance and flexibility of acrobatics with the grace and strength of dance with elements self-defense techniques. The self-defense aspects are almost hidden within its flowing and graceful dance-like motions, in powerful harmony with the rhythm of afro-brazilian music.

In Cambridge there aren't many classes where you can get fit, learn a new language, brush up on your singing skills and play an instrument all at the same time.

Play Capoeira classes are open to all ages and aims to connect and inspire people through the philosophy of Capoeira; that is based on respect for others, peacefulness and self-empowerment through discipline, and awareness of the self and others.