ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco strives to bring you the best capoeira has to offer— top quality instructors, up-to-date capoeira technique, and master workshops taught by visiting artists from Brazil, all in a clean, supportive, welcoming, community setting.

Capoeira classes provide vigorous training in the ABADÁ technique. It is a technical, mental, musical, and acrobatic workout. Classes are geared towards meeting each student's needs according to his or her level. New students can start at any time.

Basics classes focus on basic technique and skills. We recommend that all new students start in beginner classes. Beginners may also take mixed level classes, but should complement this training with beginner classes. Beginner classes are not designed to be a level that students move through, as they are focused on building and refining basic skills. Advanced students often take beginner classes to work on the foundation of their technique.

Capoeira Fundamentals: The first Tuesday of each month, the Beginner class will be devoted to the basics. The class will be slower-paced than regular Beginner classes. Students will leave with a basic understanding of proper technique for the fundamental capoeira movements and familiarity with the rituals of the roda. There are no prerequisites, you simply need the desire to show up and do your best. This class is perfect for people who are new to capoeira as well as more experienced students who want to review the basics.

Mixed Level Classes are open to all students. The class is geared towards whoever is present. If the majority of students in a mixed level class are advanced, the class will be more advanced. Often, to accommodate all levels, the instructor will split the group so that students receive training appropriate to their level.

RELATED PROGRAMS

Floreios Class: Build acrobatic and creative movements into your game with our NEW FLOREIOS CLASS! Mestranda Márcia and Graduada Tamarindo will be teaching a weekly floreios class on Sunday Mornings 10:30AM - 12:00PM.

Monthly Music Class: Brush up your berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro skills! Join Mestranda Márcia as she leads a monthly music class exploring basic to advanced rhythms. Last Saturday of each month from 9:15AM - 10:45AM.

Personal Privates for Kids and Adults: Improve your game and strengthen your body with one-on-one training! Receive one-on-one attention to hone your capoeira technique, work specific movements, and strengthen your body and game strategy! ADULT PRICES: $75/hr with Mestranda Márcia $55/hr for Graduado Corrente OR Graduada Tamarindo.  KIDS’ PRICES: $40 for 45 minutes.

BODYBRASIL FITNESS CLASSES

BodyBrasil is a muscle conditioning class taught by Antonio Contreras "Graduado Corrente" or Mestranda Márcia Cigarra. This class will get you into shape with resistance training using weights and simple capoeira movements. Perfect if you are interested in capoeira, or if you want to get into shape the Brazilian way!
FRIDAYS 6:00-7:15PM, SUNDAYS 9:00AM - 10:15AM

BodyBrasil BOOTCAMP, JUNE 2nd - JUNE 25th: Pre Reg by 5/30/08 - BodyBrasil BOOTCAMP is muscle conditioning and resistance work out taught by Antonio Contreras (Graduado Corrente) at ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco. *GET ALL 8 CLASSES FOR ONLY $80 when you pre-register and payin advance BEFORE MAY 30th. Pre-Register at the front desk, or email us and mail or drop off payment. Drop ins WELCOME / Drop in fee $14
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS Mornings 6:30-7:45AM.

ABS CLASS is designed to strengthen and define your abs, building core strength so you can do whatever it is you do BETTER! Taught by Jennifer Walsh “Instrutora Sereia” and Jen Hobbs “Graduada Agua Viva”.
WEDNESDAYS 5:45-6:15PM, SATURDAYS 11:00-11:30AM $8/Class Drop in, $5 when taking following Capoeira class.

Instructors

Capoeira and BodyBrasil classes are lead by Mestranda Márcia Cigarra. Mestranda Márcia's philosophy is to provide all students with the tools to become professional instructors and performers. ACSF is a teaching school, where learning to teach, perform, and lead others is part of every student's development. At times, classes may be taught by apprenticing student instructors as part of their training.

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