It's Called Capoeira

Capoeira is one of the fastest growing cultural art forms in the world, and as far as we're concerned, by far the most exciting. It is a physically and mentally challenging game of trickery and strategy, an energetic culture of music and dance, an intense aerobic and strength-building workout, and author of some of the most spectacular acrobatics in the world, complete with high-flying flips, airborne spinning kicks, intricate ground movements, and more. Its contagious rhythm and visual brilliance continue to be showcased in Hollywood movies, music videos, TV commercials, and video games, accelerating a global momentum that already has new Capoeira schools popping up in more and more cities every month. Capoeira's global community is exploding largely because it is so much fun to learn and so rewarding to train! Capoeira has something for everyone: dance, acrobatics, music, martial arts, and unparalleled social unity that transcends language and race to bring Capoeiristas together to play, because as every Capoeirista knows, if you do Capoeira, you're family.

Why LearnCapoeira.com?

Despite the historical growth Capoeira is experiencing, let's be honest, there still isn't enough Capoeira to go around! We hear from small groups everyday who are looking for more insight and help in their training, and enthusiasts from cities all over the globe who would like to train Capoeira but don't have a school in their area. Experienced Capoeristas know there is so much to master in the art of Capoeira that they look to expensive travel and sparse web resources for help with instruments, tough acrobatics, or new strategies and techniques that differ from their group's movement style. New instructors with little training find themselves teaching only because they are the most experienced in their area, and others want to learn new ways of teaching with fresh ideas and perspective.

Well, we're listening. LearnCapoeira.com is facilitating the desire of Capoeiristas all over the globe to have quality Capoeira instruction available to them when they want, where they live, and without limitation. This website is the result of careful listening to the questions and common frustrations of thousands of Capoeira students. It is a practical alternative to expensive event travel, helping you pick up new techniques and strategies from your own home, on your own timeframe, for a fraction of the cost. After dozens of years of teaching Capoeira, we recognize what Capoeiristas need to take their game to a new level, and the LearnCapoeira.com team is thrilled to provide a global solution, via the internet, to help Capoeira enthusiasts worldwide get there.

Become a Better Capoeirista No Matter Your Skill Level

Whether you're a new or experienced player looking to improve your technique, become proficient at the instruments, perfect your moves, or learn those hard acrobatics, we're confident our Video Training will help you become a better Capoeira player, no matter your current skill level. Most members find that they get their money's worth in the first day, or even hour of their subscription. Imagine, you control the training, which means you can train as much and as often as you'd like! At LearnCapoeira.com, you get a month's worth of unlimited instruction where you control the pace and choose the curriculum - all for less than half the price of one private lesson. Whether you're learning Capoeira for the first time or looking to supplement your current training, LearnCapoeira.com will be an invaluable resource to you in your development as a Capoeirista. Here are just a few of the benefits you'll get as a subscriber, at your personal skill level:

Beginners:

• Learn from a Mestrando.
  Living outside Brazil, you're often lucky to have a Capoeira school in your area, let alone learn from a master. Mestrando Jamaika is world renown for his abilities to play and teach Capoeira, and now you can learn from his experience anytime you want. Talk about on-demand.
• Train at your own pace.
  Whether you like to learn step-by-step or just jump right in, you get to control the curriculum and pace as you choose basic to advanced moves that you can review and repeat as often as you'd like! Listen to in-depth techniques time and again to isolate each part of the movement, or dive into strategies, variations, and helpful hints to help you understand the principles and application of each move.
• Ask questions to the entire LearnCapoeira.com community.
  Traditional comments or video questions, the choice is yours. The result? You get specific answers to your individual questions. If you're having trouble with a technique or strategy, post a comment or upload a video of yourself to get advice from other players helping you figure out exactly how to improve.
• Experience the axé.
  Don't just learn Capoeira, experience Capoeira's unique energy as you interact with other Capoeiristas sharing tips and tricks, uploading your videos, asking questions, and getting answers. Then learn the culture of Capoeira as you discuss roda etiquette, learn to play the instruments, and enjoy the latest in contemporary Capoeira music while watching players from across the globe training and performing the moves. Become part of the Capoeira revolution as you join the global Capoeira family.

Intermediate and Advanced Players:

• Supplement your current training. We know you train hard at your academy, but as experienced Capoeiristas, we also know how much there is to learn in Capoeira: music, acrobatics, roda etiquette and tradition, strategy, takedowns, counters, the list goes on and on. Now you have a new resource to get a well-rounded training experience on your own terms and schedule.
• Figure out the tough acrobatics. Every Capoeirista has a list of floreios they've seen on a video or at an event they'd love to do but just can't seem to figure out. Well, we've got you covered. If you've been lucky enough to see Mestrando Jamaika play first hand, you know you'd be hard pressed to find an acrobatic movement he can't do on both sides, let alone do extremely well. Check back often as we add new floreios to the mix, from airborne flips and tricks, to barrel rolls, hand and head parada variations, and intricate ground movements and sequences. Then if you still want to see more, contact us to give us your feedback on acrobatics you'd like to learn in videos to come.
• Pick up new moves and strategies without having to buy plane tickets. Every Capoeirista who has traveled to an event knows how valuable it is to take class from a new mestre or instructor. Getting a different perspective on training can take your game to a whole new level. At LearnCapoeira.com, we've spent hours pouring over event footage to provide clips of players from all over the world performing the moves taught to help you identify stylistic differences and nuances for each move. In addition to basic movement videos, we'll continue to add new sequences and strategies to help you develop your game and soon introduce seminars taught by guest instructors at events from all over, giving you the diversity of instruction you need to really make your game improve.
• Interact, share ideas, and contribute your wisdom to the conversation. Take advantage of text and video comments under each video to share tips or upload your own videos of relevant sequences, variations, and strategies that apply to each move. For example, "Here is my favorite way to get into vingativa" or "This is a really sneaky way to use chibata as a counter" Share your insight, and benefit from the experience of others.

Instructors:

• Get a fresh perspective. Discover ways to teach movements from alternate positions and with different applications. Learn new sequences to use in class and identify the principles behind the techniques to help your students understand the philosophy of each move. Then learn additional strategies, techniques, and new ways to apply movements you're already familiar with to use to your advantage in your own training.
• Master the music and extras. From instruments and song lyrics to samba and maculelê, get ready to master and easily learn to teach all the musical and cultural extras that make Capoeira unique as we introduce new videos throughout the year.
• Write it off! Here's an added bonus to instructors and school owners. Because our Video Training is considered professional training and education in your field, subscription fees are often a tax deductible business expense. Check with your tax professional for details.

And that's just the beginning...

All our subscribers can take advantage of these added tools and features in our Video Training Center:

• Browse videos by category and easily sort by date, title, most popular, and difficulty level to find what you want fast.
• Choose from low, medium, and high video quality to get the best viewing experience for your internet connection speed.
• Save your favorites for easy access to the movements you're working on in your personal training regime.
• Personalize your training with your own training background. Train on the beach, in the city, or right on Copacabana!
• Tag videos to instantly pull up videos related to the movements you're training so you first learn the movement, then the application and strategy as you use tags to find that same movement in a sequence or counter-attack.
• View member questions and comments on each video or post your own questions to get answers from the LearnCapoeira team and other Capoeiristas across the globe!

Join Us as We Grow

We hope you'll look forward to growing with us as we introduce instruction in music, roda etiquette, and sequences, as well as seminars taught by visiting mestres and instructors shot on-location at different batizados and events. As our library expands, you'll enjoy a greater selection of videos from a variety of sources and instructors. Also watch for new videos on how to play and master floreios on each instrument, and videos teaching lyrics to traditional corridos and new Capoeira songs that are just coming to the forefront. Being a member at LearnCapoeira.com means you're on the cutting edge of Capoeira, and we hope you'll join us for the ride. Join us today.

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