What is Capoeira?
Capoeira is the only martial art indigenous to South America, was developed by African slaves in Brazil in the 1600's. It became a strong weapon in the life and death struggle against their oppressors.
When the slaves’ owners realized the power and intention of Capoeira, they began to punish those who practiced it, sometimes with death. The slaves learned to camouflage the forbidden fight with singing and clapping as though it were simply entertainment. The fight was disguised behind the dance - a dance that could be as graceful as panther and as treacherous as a snake. The forefathers of Capoeira, with their good will and love for the art, were able to transcend this art form from being forbidden by law into Brazil's national sport. They opened the first schools and the Capoeira tree grows, spreading its branches across the world.
Our Mission
Our mission is to promote healthy and active living and empowering disadvantaged and at-risk youth. Our organization seeks to provide these young people with a safe, drug-free and alcohol-free environment, where they will learn art, tradition, discipline and respect for others while maintaining a healthy lifestyle and rejecting substance abuse, crime and gang activity.
The foundation will foster community awareness and appreciation of Capoeira trough workshops, seminars and cultural performances and exhibitions.
The organization is art and culture-based, and, in accordance with section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, is organized exclusively for charitable and organizational purposes.
