https://www.capomaha.com/learn-more daily 0.75 2021-08-28 https://www.capomaha.com/home daily 1.0 2024-06-14 https://www.capomaha.com/about daily 0.75 2020-04-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587252801475-1YC3ILCHYVY36UCGN0R8/2018flyer%2Bcopy2edit.jpg About Us - Some of the many benefits of practicing this art include: Acquiring physical mobility, stability, strength, endurance, coordination, and gracefulness. Relief of stress, improved mood, and a plethora of health benefits associated with aerobic exercise and strength training. Development of musical skills. Skills and context with which to play, train, and interact with players around the world. Exposure to the Portuguese language, as well as history and cultural context of Capoeira Angola. Practical and efficient strategies for self-defense practiced in a safe environment. Greater awareness of one’s body and surroundings while remaining relaxed and playful. Opportunities to unlock potential you’ve never considered and do things you never thought you could. Valuable knowledge and perspectives from a centuries-old tradition. A never-ending, ever-growing, ridiculous amount of FUN! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587418632845-A5Z5IGOR1GH853VRX27K/9974ECD5-2FD1-4E3D-B985-8380B8C2F022.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587260453269-WHJW11Z22KUBD6B271QN/IMG_0247.jpeg About Us We are a small but dedicated group that is part of Capoeira Angola Oxossi Our mission is in guiding participants in learning the art of Capoeira Angola, a traditional folk activity with elements of self-defense, music, acrobatics dance, etc. Classes are taught by Rato and Pensador, both of whom have studied this tradition under the guidance of Mestre Perere for well over a decade. Together they provide challenging and fun lessons to both completely new students as well as experienced players. Skills that are taught include graceful kicks, slippery body-twisting escapes, jaw-dropping acrobatic flourishes, etiquette for playing the game, strategies for winning the game, how to play and sing traditional Capoeira Angola music, and exercises for keeping your game sharp. https://www.capomaha.com/the-art-of-the-approach daily 0.75 2020-04-21 https://www.capomaha.com/classes daily 0.75 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587250051529-7AKQBI1Z1X7RIFM0WEIM/instruments.jpg Classes - 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 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587248194624-WICHIXTBSLUK4B7SWI2B/IMG_2726.jpg Classes - 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587240154079-SX1FL0L56BAQF5H85FIV/IMG_3463.jpeg Classes - Fundamentals of Capoeira Angola Our ongoing classes are for new and experienced students who are committed to regular class attendance and ongoing at-home training. 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. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1623101648886-U125YMQO2E35S5YF61V9/IMG_3602.jpeg Classes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e9b47a40d780c124189fc83/1587242942313-62WEZH5IFL2S5M56QYG4/IMG_1128.jpeg Classes - 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. https://www.capomaha.com/capoeira-angola-a-primer-for-beginners daily 0.75 2021-08-28