Hello and Welcome to Sinhá Bahia de Capoeira Canada. Capoeira utilizes kicks and cartwheels, high flying tricks and fluid floor movements. Capoeira is a Afro-Brazilian art form which combines fight, dance, rhythm, movement and culture into a kind of game. It is a dialog between players -a conversation through movement to percussive Afro Brazilian music, Many historians believe that African slaves in Brazil used Capoeira's dance-like appearance as a way to hide their training of combat and self-defense. But that’s just the start of the story. To really understand Capoeira, you need to experience it for yourself. It is a dynamic martial art and expression of culture that will challenge your body to move in new ways. In a Capoeira class you will improve your strength, Coordination, stamina and flexibility while having so much fun you won’t realize you are working out.
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Are you new to Capoeira? Have you always wanted to try Capoeira but feel intimidated? Sinhá Bahia de Capoeira prides itself on patience, understanding and a family atmosphere condusive to learning and growth. Our head Canadian Instructor is a certified fitness trainer, and has taught Capoeira all over the world in places such as Australia, Brazil, and Indonesia.
Interested in enrolling your child in Capoeira? Yes! Our Kids Capoeira classes and programs are designed specifically to teach your child the art and culture of Capoeira. Your child will be exposed to martial arts, music, dance, the rich Brazilian culture, history, the philosophies and teaching found in the music and songs learned in class.
We focus on empowering children by focusing them on Capoeira movements, gymnastics skills, martial arts techniques, music and instruments. Our kids' Capoeira classes are taught with games and songs with lots of moving around.
Your child will develop strength and control through practicing movements, techniques, music, drills and conditioning exercises. Your child will learn the culture and history of Capoeira while developing respect for the art, themselves and each other.
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For more information about learning Capoeira, our class schedule, events and any other inquires please fill out our Contact Form. Or, you can call us directly at 647-522-4540.
We are conveniently located in east Toronto, in Scarborough. The gym has ample free parking and easy access to transit. Come by for a visit and say hello!
We are located at:
United Martial Arts Canada
1680 Midland Avenue,
Scarborough, ON M1P 3C6 Show Larger Map
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We are located at:
United Martial Arts Canada
1680 Midland Avenue,
Scarborough, ON M1P3C6 Show Map
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