Abada-Capoeira San Francisco

All Levels Capoeira taught in Portuguese.All Levels class: These classes are open to all students but are geared towards whomever is present. If the majority of students in a mixed level class are advanced, the class will be more advanced. Often, to accommodate all levels, the instructor will split the group so that students receive training appropriate to their level.

Basics class: We recommend that all new students start in beginner classes, which focus on basic technique and skills. Beginners may also take mixed level classes, but should complement this training with beginner classes. Beginner classes are not designed to be a level that students move through, as they are focused on building and refining basic skills. Advanced students often take beginner classes to work on the foundation of their technique.

Brush up your berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro skills! Join Mestranda Cigarra as she leads a monthly music class exploring basic to advanced capoeira and maculelê music rhythms and songs. Each month's class has a different focus.

Kids’ capoeira classes are taught using games and exercises emphasizing music and acrobatics—working both physical coordination and mental abilities. Classes cover basic capoeira techniques, rhythms, instruments, and songs in Portuguese.Kids' Capoeira for Ages 8-12: Emphasizes skill building and leadership, and builds strength, flexibility, and endurance. Students begin learning more complex acrobatics and sequences of movements. Children under 8 are not physically or developmentally prepared for this class.

Basics class: We recommend that all new students start in beginner classes, which focus on basic technique and skills. Beginners may also take mixed level classes, but should complement this training with beginner classes. Beginner classes are not designed to be a level that students move through, as they are focused on building and refining basic skills. Advanced students often take beginner classes to work on the foundation of their technique.

All Levels Capoeira taught in Portuguese.All Levels class: These classes are open to all students but are geared towards whomever is present. If the majority of students in a mixed level class are advanced, the class will be more advanced. Often, to accommodate all levels, the instructor will split the group so that students receive training appropriate to their level.

Basics class: We recommend that all new students start in beginner classes, which focus on basic technique and skills. Beginners may also take mixed level classes, but should complement this training with beginner classes. Beginner classes are not designed to be a level that students move through, as they are focused on building and refining basic skills. Advanced students often take beginner classes to work on the foundation of their technique.

This class happens on the first Tuesday of each month and is devoted to the basics. The class will be slower-paced than regular beginner classes. Students will leave with a basic understanding of proper technique for the fundamental capoeira movements and familiarity with the rituals of the roda. There are no prerequisites, you simply need the desire to show up and do your best. This class is perfect for people who are new to capoeira as well as more experienced students who want to review the basics.