Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian blend of martial art , game , and culture created by enslaved Africans in Brazil during the 16th Century. Participants form a roda (circle) and take turns playing instruments, singing, and sparring in pairs in the center of the circle. The game is marked by fluid acrobatic play. Capoeira has evolved from one main form, now referred to as " Capoeira Angola ", and "Capoeira Regional "
At Roda we offer Capoeira instruction using the techniques and methodolgies of the group Capoeira Sul da Bahia. Capoeira Sul da Bahia was founded in Bahia, Brazil by Mestre Railson and now has schools in over 17 countries around the world, including Europe, North and South America. Capoeira Sul da Bahia has flourished in the Washington DC area for the past four years under the instruction of Instructor Busho (Roberto Tapia).
Through this class students will focus on learning basic and advanced corporal techniques of Capoeira including acrobatic movements. Students will also learn the rhythms and songs necessary for Capoeira, including, drums, Berimbau and tambourine.
About the Instructor Roberto Tapia (Instructor Busho) has been training with Capoeira Sul da Bahia for over 14 years in Chile and Brazil under the direction of Contre-Mestre Maxuel and Mestre Railson. Since moving to D.C., Roberto has spent the past four years teaching Capoeira to students at the University of Maryland and American University and now has a dedicated group of capoeiristas that train throughout the week at his own studio "RODA Movements". Roberto has annually organized Batizados (Graduation Ceremonies) where the mestres, professors, and capoeristas of all levels participate in traditional dances as well as open rodas to initiate students with higher belts (as in other martial arts disciplines). Mestres and professors come from Brazil, France, Canada, and California to participate in these events, and this year will mark the fourth batizado of Roberto’s students. This year Roberto received the cord of instructor in Brazil at the 4th International Capoeira Sul da Bahia event .
Roberto works with students of all ages and has several afterschool programs and children’s classes in DC and MD. Additionally, Roberto organizes and performs in demonstrations and workshops across the DC metropolitan area and is passionate about passing on the rich culture and tradition of Capoeira. Click here to see more Roberto's videos: http://www.monkeysee.com/play/11494-capoeira
For more information about Capoeira in Maryland and Capoeira in Washington DC Please visit our web site: www.capoeirawashingtondc.com
Monday Adult Beginners 7:30-8:30pm
Level II 8:30-10:00pm
