Our Classes

Now offering classes at two locations!

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Fundamentals of Capoeira Angola

Our ongoing classes are for brand new students as well as experienced players who would like to develop and refine their knowledge and skills. Each class is tailored to the various experience levels and physical abilities of the students, guiding each individual towards building a solid foundation in the art while providing a fun, interesting and challenging experience.

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These classes consist of:

  • music practice where students learn traditional rhythms and songs, as well as the context in which they are sung.

  • learning and refining a variety of movements that make up the vocabulary of the capoeira game, including kicks, escapes, acrobatic flourishes, takedowns, and more.

  • using the movements in sequences in scenarios to make them applicable and and develop strategies for winning the game.

  • conditioning exercises that help build strength, mobility and endurance that is specific to capoeira, but certainly beneficial in everyday life.

  • discussions of what Capoeira Angola is about, as well as the history and concepts that form the basis of it’s practice.

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Details:

Location: Sherman Community Center at 5701 N. 16th St. Omaha, NE

Schedule: Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am

Cost: $10 daily drop-in, first class is free!

Ages 14 and older

If you would like to attend a class or have any other questions for us you can contact Rato at ratinho@capomaha.com or text/call at 402-547-8327

 
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Introduction to Capoeira Movements

This is a free class offered to YMCA members for free, providing a fun, challenging, and unique workout that builds coordination, mobility, stability, and aerobic fitness while introducing the tradition of Capoeira to participants. These classes are for adults but children are welcome if accompanied by an adult.

 

These classes consist of:

  • Guided warm-ups to loosen the body and increase mobility/flexibility

  • introduction to basic movements, including footwork, escapes, and kicks.

  • movements practiced together as a class, individually, and with partners.

  • conditioning exercises and opportunities to explore acrobatic movements.

Details

Location: Downtown YMCA at 430 S 20th St. Omaha, NE

Schedule: Tuesdays 5:30pm-6:30pm

Cost: Free to YMCA members!

Ages 14 and older

If you would like to attend a class, ask the staff at the YMCA to reserve your spot, if you have any other questions you can contact Rato at ratinho@capomaha.com or text/call at 402-547-8327

Contact us

If you’d like to attend a class or have any questions click below to send us an email.