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I offer instruction in Capoeira Angola. A traditional Brazilian Martial Art that appears to be a dance. Training Capoeira Angola will benefit children and adults in many ways. Increase flexibility, endurance, balance. Gain rhythm, strength and improve reflexes. All levels are welcome for group or individual instruction. Capoeira Angola can help you in your athletic development whether you are cross training or want to learn something completely new and different. I am a practitioner of Capoeira for over 20 years, recently graduated to Contra Mestre level, have traveled to Brazil to train with many Mestres and am currently still under in advanced level training with my teacher Mestre Caboclinho. Try some training sessions with me and learn this beautiful and powerful art.
North Highlands, CA
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About Me:
Contra Mestre in Capoeira Angola. (Early Master level) Over 20 years Capoeira experience. Traveled to Brazil multiple times to train and practice with many Masters and advanced students. Taught and led Capoeira class under guidance of my Master. Traveled the world and the U.S. to play Capoeira among Masters and students at countless international events and conferences.
Other sports and athletics trained and practiced in my life: Soccer, American Football, Track and Field, Martial Arts: Kenpo Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Dance: Traditional West African Malike Dance, Samba, Axè, Brazilian Folklore Dance.
How I can help you improve your game:
Training Capoeira Angola with me will improve a variety of domains athletically. You will gain strength, flexibility, endurance. You will develop explosiveness, refine your reflexes and challenge your comprehension and processing. Furthermore, Capoeira Angola is fun and you can improve your health and refine your athletic skills while feeling good doing so.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
Training Capoeira Angola consists of a minimum 1 hour class. Warm up and stretching, followed by technique demonstration and instruction. Individual or partner work on the floor. You will learn various sequences of movement and will practice these movements to traditional music. There is music instruction incorporated in the training. Generally there is practice of "playing Capoeira game" to end the session practicing specific movements from the training session and incorporating those into the "game" building fluency and mastery of the technique. Please wear sweatpants, a t shirt, and soft lace up sneakers for training.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have taught Capoeira Angola class under the guidance of my teacher Mestre Caboclinho. I have graduated to Contra Mestre in Capoeira Angola which is a teaching title in Capoeira. I have volunteered coaching in Baseball and soccer at the youth levels. I have taught physical education in public school setting (adaptive PE) for students with ASD and other various disabilities.
Best coach I ever had:
My best coach is my Capoeira Angola teacher Mestre Caboclinho. He has been my teacher for over 10 years. He has been dedicated to my success as a Capoeira practitioner. He has been my guide and mentor to improve my life and improve my future.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
I am a special education teacher by career and profession. I am skilled in teaching a variety of ages and abilities. I welcome all who take training and improvement seriously. I will work with you at your level and we will progress over time. I speak Spanish and Portuguese.
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