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OPTIONAL ADD-ONS: CAPOEIRA LESSONS
LOCATION:
Rio de Janeiro.
Speak to anyone who has ever been
a part of a Capoeira 'roda' and you’ll see their eyes light up at the
mention of this powerful, extremely Brazilian and sometimes spiritual
martial art... You can do these Capoeira lessons concurrent with your
main project. The course consists of 4 hours per week, but you have an option to
do more lessons per week if you'd like to.
PRICE: £75 for the first week, £15 for each
additional week
includes
course fees, subscription fees, T-shirt.
Capoeira
is not only a martial art, a dance and an art form steeped in Afro-Brazilian
culture... Capoeira is a language, a form of self expression and an avenue which
will help you to find a new freedom inside yourself. It’s also the perfect way
to get to grips with a deep understanding of Brazilian culture.
If you enjoyed running
about as a child, flipping upside down, jumping around and playing games with
your friends, you will love Capoeira. The basic moves are simple and with a
little practice they are easy to learn.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
TO CAPOEIRA
You don’t need to be particularly fit,
flexible or have previous martial arts experience to learn Capoeira. Born of
oppression and slavery in Brazil, the unique style of Capoeira brings beauty and
power together, developing mental balance, physical conditioning, self-defence,
music and a profound sense of art. The music dictates the way the game or jogo
(jo-go) will be conducted.
Capoeira is a discipline
that requires great flexibility, strength, rhythm and physical control based
upon the principles of spontaneity, energy, interaction and trickery. Yet
capoeira is also about freedom, the freedom to move, to interact, to communicate
and to be, without limitations. Capoeira teaches you to about yourself and about
life from its own unique perspective. Capoeira is extremely social and you will
meet many interesting people through this art. Beginner? –
YES YOU CAN!
Capoeira is good for
everyone. The first time you experience capoeira (probably as an open
mouthed passer-by on a sunny afternoon somewhere), it seizes you. Its
intoxicating energy, skill and beauty captures your attention and stays in
your imagination until the next time. It also strikes as intimidating and
something that you yourself could never do. This is not true! If you liked
running about as a child, going upside down, jumping around and playing
games with your friends, you will love capoeira. The basic moves are simple
and with a little practise they are easy to learn.
"Capoeira
is a completely unique Brazilian art-form. The two
players try and outsmart each other, avoiding incoming kicks and
transforming their defenses to attack from different angles. The spectators
stand around the players playing the music that dictates the style and pace
of the game, all the while singing songs that recall Capoeira's past history
and culture. Capoeira has evolved over hundreds of years, assimilating
elements of modern martial arts whilst retaining its cultural heritage and
influences to produce a dazzling show of skill and interaction."
Amazonas Brighton
To read more about Capoeira, what's included in the
lessons, and certification, please go to our
MAIN CAPOEIRA PROJECT PAGE.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS
What is Capoeira? Click here to find out
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