Over 500 years old, Capoeira's still a force to be learned, and experienced!

One of our most popular workshops at Brazilian Day Arizona Festival is the Capoeira workshop! You ever wonder how those highflying kicks, leg sweeps and roundhouses miss the face and body of their opponents? Well, here's your chance to see for your self. Not only see, but join in and learn how to demonstrate your own Capoeira skills! 
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CAPOEIRA * Workshop:
​Axe Capoeira *4:45pm - 5:15pm
Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, music, and acrobatics. Developed in Brazil by Africans in the 16th century, Capoeira was a way of defending themselves from slave owners. It is known today for its quick & complex moves, using mainly power &, speed.