Capoeira is a Brazilian art form, combining athletic movements from martial arts and dance. Training at Movement Culture on 435 E 9th St. Downtown 4th
Capoeira was born out of an oppressed people’s struggle for freedom. Inclusion is at the core of capoeira since it originated among socially excluded peoples. Throughout its history, capoeira has always been associated with people excluded from mainstream society, yet who never ceased their struggle to affirm their rights, identity, and cultural values.
For this reason, capoeira has enormous potential for inclusion that transcends gender, class, race, and ethnic divisions. Men and women of all nationalities, ages, faiths, and cultural backgrounds and income levels are brought together through the practice of capoeira and the quest to learn more about other peoples. To the iconic music of capoeira and the dynamic movements, they are all citizens of the world striving to improve the quality of life and bring about social justice by having positive experiences with others.
The Tucson Capoeira Club, U of A is devoted to the understanding and practice of the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira. We practice the Regional style. Our mission includes promoting and demonstrating the great benefits this art has to offer. We aspire to make the physical and cultural experience embedded in the art of Capoeira available to the UA and Tucson community.
You can also train with us at the public classes every week
Monday 5:30 PM (Tucson Capoeira | United Capoeira Association )
All levels Capoeira
Wednesday 6PM (Tucson Capoeira | United Capoeira Association )
Beginner & Intro to Capoeira
Saturday 4PM (Tucson Capoeira | United Capoeira Association )
All levels Capoeira and Roda
Capoeira encompasses art, music, language and movement. It is a mixture of rhythm and agility, suitable for any age and fitness level. It provides strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. It is a great way to meet new people and learn a new language and culture. Qualified capoeira instructors facilitate training sessions. Beginners are most welcome.
We are affiliated with Mestre Acordeon's United Capoeira Association based in Berkely, CA.
Membership is required to participate in training, current and former UAstudents as well as UA staff can join UA Capoeira Club.
Semester membership fee: $50.00
Beginners are welcome!
http://uacapoeira.org/pricing/
Our mission is to promote awareness of Capoeira on campus, and to train club members in all aspects, physical and cultural, of this martial art.
