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Am I too old to start? What if I'm out of shape? What if I have no previous experience in anything? What if I have a physical disability? Find the answers to your questions here. |
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Interested in learning capoeira? Check out these sites to find a group in your area. Information on these pages may or may not be up-to-date, so it's best to call or e-mail the instructor before showing up! |
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No. Interaction with another player, as well as with the instrumental and vocal music of the roda, is essential to capoeira. But if there's no capoeira school in your area, you can begin preparing yourself in several ways: |
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There is no right answer to this question. If you're fortunate enough to have a choice of capoeira groups in your area, the question you should be asking is: "Which capoeira group is the best for me to train with?" Every capoeira group has its own unique style of play and teaching, and they differ in traditions, philosophies, class dynamic and intensity, and other aspects. So you should train in the place where you feel that you can learn the most, and where you feel most comfortable. |
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Every capoeira class is different; clothing, movements, cost, duration, and atmosphere vary widely from group to group. If you have any specific questions or concerns, it's best to contact the instructor and ask. But here are some general tips: |
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Some capoeira groups have a ranking system (cords – cordas or cordões in Portuguese – are used rather than belts). Capoeira regional and capoeira contemporânea groups tend to use cords, whereas capoeira angola groups do not. The cord system in capoeira is not standardized; every group has a different order of colors. Some follow the colors of the Brazilian flag - green, yellow, blue, and white - and others introduce other colors, such as red, orange, purple, and brown. Many have mixed-color belts that are in between the main color levels. Check out The Capoeira List's collection of various groups' cord systems. |
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Although you don't have to know Portuguese to do the movements, you must learn it in order to more fully comprehend capoeira. Portuguese is essential for understanding the songs and also for communicating with Brazilian mestres, instructors, and students who don't speak English. Here are some ways you can begin learning this beautiful language: |
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