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Capoeira is a unique Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics. In capoeira classes students develop physically, emotionally, and mentally as they train Capoeira’s challenging movements, learn to play traditional instruments, sing music in Portuguese, and apply their training in an exciting improvised “game” that helps students develop their personal strength, response time, creativity, courage, and self-expression.
Graduado Coqui, Carlos Rodriguez has been teaching Capoeira in Lancaster and York counties since 2001. He has been studying Capoeira since 1997. Coqui’s commitment and love of Capoeira inspires us all.

Our group is dedicated but fun. We are diverse in age, size, shape, interests and experience levels. It may help to be a little athletic, but really anyone can enjoy Capoeira. In our group you’ll find artists, musicians, dancers, and students and teachers of other martial arts. Everyone has something to bring to Capoeira, as well as something to gain from it. It may be the beauty of the movements or the challenge of the workout, or the intriguing historical significance of the game, or the sense of community we enjoy.
Along with classes, we give demonstrations and get together for open rodas so the public can experience the sounds and sights of Capoeira. We also travel to rodas, workshops and “Batizados” (baptism ceremonies) with groups in many states. Sometimes we just meet up to learn songs, make berimbaus or even see a movie!








