Abada-Capoeira DC Brazilian Arts Center

Martial Arts

Fitness

Martial Arts School

Embark on an exciting free trial class to discover capoeira, the dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that beautifully combines self-defense, dance, acrobatics, and music in a fun and supportive environment. This beginner-friendly session is the perfect opportunity to experience a full-body workout, learn basic footwork and dodges, and feel the rhythm of traditional capoeira music, all while meeting our welcoming community.

CAPOEIRA (pronounced ka-poo-eyh-rah) is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and self-defense discipline that  brings together fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs, in a rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. Capoeira is such an important art expression that it is part of the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.


Free Trial Class

CAPOEIRA (pronounced ka-poo-eyh-rah) is an Afro-Brazilian
martial art and self-defense discipline that  brings together
fighting techniques, acrobatics, dance, percussion, and songs, in a
rhythmic dialogue of body, mind, and spirit. Capoeira is such an
important art expression that it is part of the UNESCO list of
Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Abada-capoeira is
represented throughout Brazil and in over 50 countries preserving,
developing, and sharing the art of capoeira with integrity and
respect and seeking to inspire and empower people to realize their
full potential as responsible, confident, productive members of
society.
In the DC, MD and VA area, Abada-capoeira is under the guidance
of Professora Yara, who has been a capoeira practitioner since
1982, traveling around the world showing this art and teaching
since 1996, working with the most diverse groups: children,
adolescents, adults, people with special needs, and the
elderly.
Since 2008, Abada-Capoeira DC has been a leader in the promotion
in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC of capoeira. The mission
of Abada-Capoeira DC is to promote, spread, and support Brazilian
arts and culture through the practice of capoeira, and to use our
practice of capoeira and associated arts to build a healthy and
more closely connected Washington, DC-area community.  We are
organized to accomplish charitable and educational goals including
working to lessen socio-economic inequality.