Read what contracting sites, parents, and youth and adult students say about ACSF.
Hi Lisa and all the wonderful people at Abada,
Yes, your group not only met our expectations, you exceeded them!! : ) The performance was fabulous, and the youth attending the conference LOVED IT! The performance was very entertaining and VERY high energy. I really appreciated that your group involved the audience, and invited them into the capoeira circle to “play” with your expert troupe members!
Everyone in the troupe was professional, welcoming, and very friendly! The Abada capoeira performance was a dazzling way to open our youth conference! Thanks again!!
All the best,
Julia Brashares, Program Manager - Land Stewardship San Francisco Parks Trust
June 2010
Hello, my name is Reid Vinson by the name of “Pantera Negra” (my Capoeira name for black panther).
I have had only positive experiences with my Capoeira training at ABADA. It teaches camaraderie, respect, how to read body language, and how to anticipate, and discipline (both mental and physical). The community is great, and all the people have one thing in common: we all have been taught at this great school and ABADA Capoeira has changed all of our lives.
Capoeira has impacted my life by introducing me to the culture of Brazil, and teaching me discipline. The discipline is both mental, and physical. Capoeira helped me gain mastery over my body, making me better at dance, climbing, other martial arts, and various other physical activities. The mental discipline is useful for extreme focus, or the exact opposite, meditation. Capoeira has many other uses.
Capoeira has a two very helpful effects. One, it decreases stress, two, it keeps you fit.
It has given me the confidence to do what I would like, and not need the approval of the majority, not fit in, for Capoeira is where I fit in.
ABADA gives children and teens a remarkable experience. ABADA works very hard to keep this school, and its spirit alive.
Pantera Negra - A.K.A. Reid Vinson, 12 years old.
Training and playing capoeira at ABADA Capoeira San Francisco for six years
