“I like capoeira because it is a full body workout, I feel strong. When I play I feel excited and motivated. I would tell anyone considering capoeira to join…its good.”

male 17 years old

Life is a struggle? Life is a battle?  The player sees that capoeira is teaching him to dance within and during this fight.

Nestor Capoeira

“It’s a group thing – we all learn off each other”

Musician, male, 38yrs

“Capoeira is a riddle and there is no answer.”

Capoeira student

“Apart from a skill, it also lays down rules which benefits those taking part. It offers positive benefits through developing respect for others. It’s also great fun.”

Andrew Boff. Greater London Authority

“Entering into training or a roda, nothing else matters, everyone is equal and everyone shares the same experiences.”

East London Capoeira Student

Capoeira is treachery

Mestre Bimba

“Capoeira reminds me who I am, and reminds me of my uniqueness and what I can do with it.”

ELC student

Urban Ritual

We now have the dance element too – Afro-Cuban, Rumba, Salsa ++

Sunday’s in London Fields park 3pm class Classes & performances in Afro – Cuban dance, Capoeira, Rumba, also Roda de Capoeira

With Mestre Fantasma & Students, Luanda Pau and Ariel Rios

***PUT IT IN THE DIARY NOW***

PUT IT IN THE DIARY NOW