Capoeira is a Brazilian movement form that incorporates martial arts, dance, and song with acrobatics, cleverness, and cunning. It is a dynamic physical and cultural form of expression open to all.
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Brazilian Capoeira Classes in Decatur
Grupo Maculelê is proud to offer classes in the lovely City of Decatur. If you are interested in trying out capoeira, you can check out information on our classes or sign-up for a free trial class to get started!
Capoeira can help you achieve a myriad of goals, such as:
- Improve your physical condition
- Improve your overall health and wellness
- Meet new and interesting people
- Expand your cultural awareness
- And simply have a great time
We love what we do, and look forward to sharing it with you. Hope to see you in class!
Capoeira: The Brazilian Martial Art
Sometime during the 16th century, Afro-Brazilian slaves developed capoeira while in captivity. While its origins and original purpose is a subject of debate, capoeira combines dance, martial arts, and deception into one movement form. Most capoeiristas today argue that while in captivity, the Brazilian slaves developed this martial art to fight and win their freedom and disguised it as a dance to trick their masters.
Today, people of all ages, nationalities, and ethnicities practice capoeira in its various forms. For many who practice capoeira, it is more than just a martial art or dance. It symbolizes self-expression, freedom, community, friendship, family, and the complete wellness of the self: the body, the mind, and the spirit.