Capoeira Course

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You have always wanted to try Capoeira but didn't know where to start.
There are people flipping, kicking, and singing. 
It's looks amazing and intimidating, but you want to know how to get started? 
Our Express Capoeira course is here to meet your goals.
This is a foundation course designed specifically with beginners in mind. 
Not only will you play and exercise, you will learn to express physical creativity with your body.

Here's your opportunity to learn Capoeira if:

• You have never been to a Capoeira class in your life.
• A significant amount of time has passed since your last class.
• Desire to learn principles of Capoeira movement for dance or fitness.
• You have a limited amount of time and want a fresh experience

SESSION DETAILS:

MOVEMENT

• Learn the fundamental movement of Capoeira––Ginga
• Move and groove in the Ginga with several variations.
• Practice standing and ground transition movements.

KICKS
Learn the 4 fundamental kicks of Capoeira:

• Meia lua de frente
• Queixada
• Armada
• Meia lua de compasso

ESQUIVAS
Esquivas are defensive responses to the circular kicks in Capoeira, and allow for continuity in the game versus blocking.
On the menu for the course:

• Esquiva na frente
• Esquiva da ginga
• Esquiva lateral

FLOREIOS
Floreios are the acrobatic movements in Capoeira. 
We start with exercises to build neuromuscular coordination and awareness.
Fundamental movements include:

• Bananeira
• Aú 
• Ponte
• Queda de Rins

MUSIC
Capoeira is about tribal-primal energy.
Singing in Capoeira neither concert nor competition. 
It's a show of unity and strength as we encourage magic to happen in the roda.

RODA
The roda is the circle where the action takes place. After training, it’s time to create and play your game.
You’ll learn how to enter into and exit out of the roda along with basic Capoeira etiquette.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Professor Café has been teaching Capoeira in Shanghai for all levels since 2012 and formed the first Capoeira based company in Shanghai to encourage the growth of the culture. 
He is a student of the founder of Capoeira Brasil–Mestre Boneco.

METHODOLOGY
We believe in challenging you, yet we balance this with your health and safety in mind. Each class will have a review and take home information to reinforce your learning via private wechat group.
We aim to balance teaching, with active learning.  That’s the essence of Capoeira.

WHAT THE CLASS IS NOT!

• This is not a Teacher Training Course! Just a small taste of Capoeira.
• You won't instantly transform into an Instagram Capoeira sensation.

TOPIC
Beginner Capoeira Course

DATES
See Next Available

TIMES
Monday-Wednesday 19:00-20:30

PRICE:
¥1,288 per person

Cancellation Policy:
No refund provided once the course has started.
If not enough sign-ups, course may be cancelled and payment refunded.

Book Your Spot
Book directly through the iWOD mini app on wechat
or contact at tel: 186 0169 4337
WeChat account: Shanghai Capoeira

Axé!