Thanks for your interest in Brazilian Capoeira and Samba in Corpus Christi! We have included in your two week introductory program some very helpful resources like the “Intro to Brazilian Capoeira Digital Starter Pack” (retail $27). These are the fundamentals you will need to navigate in Capoeira. Everything builds on these. So take some time to get familiar with these moves. Enjoy.

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Intro Video Tutorial #1

Base and Ginga

Watch this video first. Everything builds on this. Base is the starting point and ending  point of all moves.

Ginga is the fundamental movement in capoeira. All attacks, dodges, acrobatics, and flourishes are based on the principle of having your ginga synced up with your opponents ginga.

Intro Video Tutorial #2

Dodges 1: Cocorinha and Esquiva

Make sure you have a good grasp on ginga and base first, then watch this next video.

Capoeira is based on dodging instead of blocking, so get that core ready. It’s what makes Capoeira such a beautiful free flowing martial art. Endless kicks and dodging, and counter attacking, and acrobatics in between. Don’t worry, you will get used to it...and

start reading body language to see attacks coming way in advance. Even in our fundamental program.

Intro Video Tutorial #3

Dodges 2: Esquiva Lateral and Quebrada

After getting familiar with videos 1 and 2, watch this video on our last two fundamental dodges. You’ll see this every day in our warm up. Get used to getting in and out of these dodges with good form and back to ginga. You will need all of the fundamental dodges in our fundamental program(white shirt students). If you hope to get into our leadership program (black shirt students) you will need a pretty good grasp of all these dodges and fundamental attacks and acrobatics.  It’s not that difficult to achieve if a student demonstrates focus, respect, and discipline.

Intro Video Tutorial # 4

Role (movement) and

Passa Pe (fundamental kick)

Alright! You made it to our final video which demonstrates role, which is an extremely essential movement in Capoeira. Although simple, it is how we move around so fluidly in the roda instead of walking. You will see it over and over again.

Passa Pe is our most fundamental kick . Once you enter our fundamental program you will gain access to the next set of fundamental video tutorials. Don’t worry, if you come to class you will learn it all, these are merely complimentary. Extra stuff! :)

Leadership Program

Our leadership program is not accessible to everyone. A student must train in our fundamental program for at least 3 months before applying to upgrade their plan to Leadership($30 more/month), which includes: private weekly trainings, discounted batizados and workshops, optional grappling class, leadership curriculum binder, Conversational Portuguese training, and access to the berimbau-the most important instrument in Capoeira. The Berimbau is a symbol of leadership in that in controls the pace and style of Capoeira game. The most senior members of a Capoeira group usually play the berimbau.

In our fundamental program, you will learn everything else but the berimbau: palma, pandeiro, atabaque, agogo, surdos, caixa, chocalho, and more!

Fundamental program still includes Two assigned curriculum classes in capoeira (Mon/Wed or Tues/Thurs), percussion, and dance. Slow down! We have a lot to teach! Have fun and try to take in as much as possible. If you have any questions. One of our leadership students or instructors will be happy answer them.

Enjoy our amazing introductory program! We hope you join our family!

Recap:

1. 1.Fundamental Program- Upon registration and initial fee paid, the student will receive an additional uniform shirt and capoeira pants, access to two weekly (Mon-Thurs) classes including Brazilian percussion and Brazilian Dance. Beginner CD with lyrics emailed. Access to The Fundamental Program Digital Product (Videos and Guide) set of video tutorials of  fundamental kicks, acrobatics, and instrumentation ($297 retail). The Fundamental Program curriculum lasts a year and if the student tests in the Batizado(see below) will reach second cord level.
   

2. 2.Leadership Program (Liderança)- Only students training at least 3 months in the Fundamental program can apply to upgrade to this plan. Serious students who will set the goal of becoming a yellow cord and eventually want to become a Graduado. Emphasis on Focus, Respect, Discipline, Honor, Loyalty, Goal Setting, Community Service, Character Development, Academic Excellence, and more. Leadership curriculum binder, private training, Conversational Portuguese, berimbau training, social skills, instructor training, event discounts, black shirt, and more. ($30 more/month)
   

3. Batizado-The Batizado is the traditional capoeira rank advancement ceremony. Batizados are held at Brazilian Capoeira twice each year: (Read More)

Bonuses:

Included in the Capoeira Introduction are these bonus self-defense introduction videos taken from my best selling book “Ginga and Build Confidence: Deflect Bullies with Capoeira Techniques, Philosophy, and Lifestyle”.

Although the subjects in the videos are kids, these self-defense techniques are proven on the mats everyday and work with any size person. Again, these are only an introduction to fundamentals of self-defense practice. Enjoy and God Bless! See you in class.