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Abad - Capoeira | Brunswick is a vibrant Capoeira school and cultural association located in Brunswick, Melbourne. This school is a part of the worldwide ABADA-Capoeira community, which is known for its diversity and inclusivity. Abad - Capoeira provides a safe and welcoming space where individuals of all abilities, ages, and genders can come together to learn and practise the art of Capoeira.
Their classes are designed to cater to both adults and children. In the Capoeira Kids class, children are taught coordination, rhythmic sense, and concentration while having a lot of fun. They also learn martial art techniques connected to acrobatics, play instruments, and sing, allowing them to explore the joys of being active and interactive. For adults, there are classes that focus on the movements, ideas, history, and music that make Capoeira what it is.
By joining their trial classes, beginners can take their first steps into the world of Capoeira with the guidance of experienced instructors.
Abad - Capoeira | Brunswick offers classes at various locations in Melbourne, including Fitzroy North Edinburgh Gardens, Brunswick, Richmond, and South Melbourne. The school believes in the power of Capoeira to empower individuals within a group and spread knowledge about this Afro-Brazilian art form. Their style, standards, and philosophy aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone is equal, striving for self-knowledge and development while promoting the values of respect, cooperation, and freedom.
The school is affiliated with the Associao Brasileira de Apoio e Desenvolvimento da Arte Capoeira (ABAD Capoeira), also known as “The Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art of Capoeira. ” ABAD-Capoeira is a non-profit organisation based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was founded by Mestre Camisa, Jos Tadeu Carneiro Cardoso. The organisation's purpose is to spread and support Brazilian culture through the practise of Capoeira.
To get in touch with Abad - Capoeira | Brunswick, individuals can reach out for any queries about classes, workshops, school incursions, or simply to learn more about Capoeira. The school is dedicated to preserving the heritage of Capoeira and fostering a sense of community among its members.
Abad - Capoeira | Brunswick acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Custodians of the lands upon which their class locations are situated, as well as the Ancestors and Elders of the First Nation's peoples of Brazil and the enslaved Africans who were brought to Brazil during the Atlantic slave trade. They extend their respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
