Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that incorporates martial art, music, dance, history, & philosophy. Capoeira is an art of interaction, expression and play that, today is gaining popularity worldwide.

Welcome to the University of Calgary Youth Capoeira program. Our program is 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, the history, and the philosophies. Capoeira is an art of interaction, expression and play that, today is gaining popularity worldwide. Throughout the program, your child will develop other important qualities such as:
Get fit
Make friends
Have fun
Be confident
Learn to focus
Learn drums
learn some basic vocabulary in Portuguese
Develop respect
Promote creativity
Become healthier
Become more flexible
Become stronger