A regular training schedule should also incorporate regular stretching. Stretching helps to improve range of motion, and will also lessen the chance of muscular injuries while exercising.

The Agogo is the smallest instrument used in the capoeira roda. Though it is the smallest, nevertheless it still plays an important role in the bateria. The agogo is the first instrument a beginner capoeira musician should try as it is the easiest to pick up and learn.

The Pandeiro and the Atabaque are two instruments that play an important role in the capoeira roda. They accompany the berimbau and provide the beat and rhythm.

DONG! DING! TCHK!
3 simple notes. So simple and raw in sound, yet they provide the very basis on which game and style of capoeira that should be played in the roda.

Here are capoeira inspired exercises you can do with your body weight at home or at your capoeira studio that can improve your upper body strength and endurance.

Au is the most common floreio in Capoeira. It is used by everyone no matter what level corda you are. Au is most commonly used to open up the first game in the Roda.

Earning it’s place as the “King of Kicks”, the Meia Lua De Compasso is one of the strongest, fastest & most lethal kick in the capoeira world. This offensive move is highly regarded as a true elemental representation of capoeira with the combination of an evasive maneuver and a spinning kick.

The Au is a common move that can be used in all capoeira games. There are different variations. For this tutorial, we will focus on the Au Sem Mao or no hands cartwheel.

Au Batido is probably one of the coolest moves in capoeira that will certainly catch any audiences attention and is also seen in the world of breakdancing.

ABADA – Capoeira now is offering one more class
every Thursday 6:30 pm we will have a gymnastic professional to run you through all level of acrobatics.