Introduction to Capoeira - 1 Month

Intro to Capoeira: 4-Week Workshop Series

Step into the vibrant world of Capoeira—a unique Afro-Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, acrobatics, and tradition.

Whether you are completely new to martial arts or looking for a holistic way to improve your movement, mobility, and fitness, this 4-week introductory workshop will guide you step-by-step through the core elements of Capoeira in a friendly, supportive environment.

📅 Workshop Agenda

• Session 1: Basic Movements

  • Learn the foundation of Capoeira: the Ginga (fluid footwork), fundamental defensive evasions (esquivas), basic push kicks, and essential ground transitions.

• Session 2: Basic Music

  • Experience the heartbeat of Capoeira. Get hands-on introduction to traditional instruments (including berimbau, atabaque, pandeiro, agogô, and reco-reco), rhythm, and simple Portuguese call-and-response songs.

• Session 3: Basic Game Dynamics

  • Discover how movement and music connect. Learn how to dynamic-play with a partner using attack, defense, space awareness, and tactical flow in a controlled setting.

• Session 4: Putting It All Together – Roda de Capoeira

  • Integrate everything you’ve learned into the Roda (the circle where Capoeira takes place). Participate in the music, movement, and community energy in your very first full Capoeira experience!

📍 Event Details

When: Thursdays in September (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)

Where: Armadale Bowls Club — 41 Sussex Rd, Caulfield South VIC 3162

What to Wear/Bring: Comfortable training pants (track pants/leggings recommended), a light t-shirt, and a water bottle. Training is barefoot. No prior experience necessary!

About Capoeira ACDP Australia & Mestre Camaleão

Capoeira ACDP Australia is an Afro-Brazilian martial arts school based in Naarm/Melbourne’s southern suburbs. We are part of the Associação de Capoeira Descendente do Pantera (ACDP) founded by Mestre Pantera in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in 1973, carrying forward a rich heritage of resistance, community, and cultural expression rooted in Afro-Brazilian history. Under the leadership and guidance of Mestre Camaleão, Capoeira ACDP Australia provides authentic, high-quality instruction focused on movement mechanics, musical tradition, and inclusive community engagement.

Our Mission & Values

Capoeira ACDP Australia Inc. aims to:

1. Educate and advocate for Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian cultural practice and art form combining sport, body expression, music, and tradition.

2. Teach and promote Afro-Brazilian culture, including language, music, ritual, and forms of practice.

3. Cultivate a welcoming and supportive space for individuals eager to learn and practice Capoeira, irrespective of age, experience level, gender, or cultural background.

4. Continue the legacy of Associação de Capoeira Descendente do Pantera (ACDP), founded by Mestre Pantera in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 1973.

5. Contribute positively to Australian society by celebrating and respecting multicultural diversity, including the recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and perspectives as vital to Australia's cultural identity.

6. Foster wellbeing and mental health of individuals and communities through inclusive and holistic practices that promote physical activity, social connection, and personal growth.

Reserve your spot today and start your movement journey with us!