Free Capoeira classes

jakub · Post by **jakub** » Thu Aug 17, 2006 1:40 pm

There is possibility to open Capoeira classes (for the beginning once a week, 1,5 hour) in Espoo area. The classes would be free of charge and the only cost would be gym renting fee spited by users.
There is no place arranged yet and that would need some help from potential practitioners (I know that Bostalls skola is available on Wednesdays from 20:00 and it costs 6EUR/hour). So if someone is interested in such free classes please let me know.

Capoeira is a unique manifestation of Afro-Brazilian culture. Best described as a mixture of game, dance, and competition, Capoeira is practiced to the sound of traditional Brazilian instruments, clapping, and songs sung in Brazilian Portuguese.
The game begins when two partners enter the circle, moving and playing to the rhythm of the music. Exchanging fantastic leaps, flips, and tricky ground movements and flowing kicks, the improvised game that occurs becomes a captivating and beautiful art.
There is a certain magic to be found only in the roda (circle) of Capoeira. Likewise, there is also a certain elation found in the joining of voices and collective effort that make the game beautiful.

Practicing of Capoeira will give you a cardiovascular work out. You will develop your mind and your body work together as you concentrate on anticipating your opponent's next move. Being creative and inventive with your moves will keep your opponents on their toes while you build up your strength. And you'll be so busy learning and perfecting your moves, you won't even notice your thighs toning. As well as increasing strength and agility, practicing this art form will boost your self-confidence and teach you some nifty self-defence techniques.

Benefits:
Flexibility
Mobility
Rhythm
Power
Endurance
Development of another language
Gain a singing voice
Cardio-vascular fitness
Spatial awareness
Provides a personal creative outlet
Gain self-confidence
Foster cultural identity
Development of social skills
Gain self-respect and respect to other human being

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Lenka · Post by **Lenka** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 8:32 pm

Hey,

I would be potentially interested in doing some capoeira (although I am not that good). Would these classes be with a teacher or will just everybody practise on their own? Or are you a teacher?

Anyway I am definetely up for something and 8pm in the evening sounds great-wouldnt be able to make it much earlier. I am living in Helsinki but pretty near Espoo. So as long as there will be a bus /train connection to the place all is good. =) I also wouldnt mind helping out with some stuff.

Hope to hear from you soon!
Lenka

gon2o · Post by **gon2o** » Thu Aug 24, 2006 9:58 pm

I'm going to be in Helsinki for some days at the beginning of November.
Maybe i just drop by for a training then.

Are you doing Regional or Angola?

Muddy Zuk · Post by **Muddy Zuk** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 2:55 pm

Yeah for surei have been keen to hget back to classes sincer i stopped a couple of years ago, need to get some fitness back
We ran a class on the same principal back hgme for a while. keep us posted i would be up for this !

senni · Post by **senni** » Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:51 pm

Muddy Zuk wrote:Yeah for surei have been keen to hget back to classes sincer i stopped a couple of years ago, need to get some fitness back
We ran a class on the same principal back hgme for a while. keep us posted i would be up for this !

Actualy that if this will be at time which will be good for me that I would like to go in,even I have a little distance to Espoo

triini · Post by **triini** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 1:31 am

im allsow intrested

mikebrads · Post by **mikebrads** » Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:23 pm

that time would work for me, and i need to start doing something before my santa claus impression skills be come too good

jakub · Post by **jakub** » Fri Dec 15, 2006 11:42 am

Capoeira tunteja tammikuusta lähtien Espoossa (13.01.2007)
Joka lauantai 13:00-14:30 Karakallion koululla (Kotkakuja 5)
Tunneille mukavat treenivaatteet, joissa on helppo liikkua
(ohutpohjaiset kengät tai ilman kenkiä).
Tervetuloa!!!

Capoeira Classes starting from January in Espoo (13.01.2007)
Every Saturday 13:00-14:30 in Karakallion Koulu (Kotkakuja 5)
During the classes you should wear comfortable clothes that you can move freely in (and thiny shoes or without shoes).
Welcome!!!

Muddy Zuk · Post by **Muddy Zuk** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:04 pm

woo hoo

jakub · Post by **jakub** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:03 am

Just to remind you, we are starting tomorrow at 13:00

Muddy Zuk · Post by **Muddy Zuk** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 3:21 pm

you mean day after tomorrow? the morra is friday not saturday?

jakub · Post by **jakub** » Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:18 pm

ups

of course on Saturday...

Muddy Zuk · Post by **Muddy Zuk** » Sun Jan 14, 2007 4:05 pm

OK sorry i didnt make it, i was thee only a little late, as i had a late finish form work and made a small error on starting time thinkin it bagan at half one not one, then my lass "was sure" she could find the place! wrong so we got very lost but did find the place after buying a map. but we got there at 1425 to find doors locked.

Hope to see you this coming saturday!

jakub · Post by **jakub** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 10:42 am

no problem see you next saturday.

the entrance is tricky a little bit as you enter the gym from the side of the building (but even the door is locked there is a bell in the wall you can use)

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