Experience Capoeira MdP in Cambridge! Capoeira is a dynamic Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends movement, music, rhythm, and culture. In this class, students explore Capoeira’s rich traditions through flowing movements, acrobatics, kicks, dodges, and partner games—all set to the sound of live instruments and singing. Whether you’re new to Capoeira or have years of experience, this class welcomes all levels. Come challenge your body, sharpen your mind, and connect with a vibrant community through movement, rhythm, and energy.
Cost: Drop-In Class – $20.75 | 10 Class Pack (Valid for 60 days) – $167.75
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What is the legacy of the genre/form/style you are teaching?
We teach Capoeira Contemporânea (Contemporary Capoeira), a style that blends elements from both Capoeira Angola and Capoeira Regional while embracing influences from across Brazil. Rooted in African and Brazilian history, this form reflects Capoeira’s constant evolution as a martial art, dance, and cultural expression.
What background, training, and or relationship do you have with this style/technique/class subject?
With over 50 years of uninterrupted practice and 40 years of teaching, I founded Associação de Capoeira Mandingueiros dos Palmares (Capoeira MdP) in 1977 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Since then, I have dedicated myself to sharing Capoeira in Massachusetts and across the US. Our school practices Capoeira Contemporânea, rooted in Capoeira Regional created by the legendary Mestre Bimba. My Mestre, Mestre Itapuã, was one of his direct students, ensuring our lineage remains authentic and true.
Finish this statement: I am passionate about teaching this style because…
…I am passionate about teaching this style because Capoeira is life itself—it shapes how I move, teach, and connect with others. My sons and I share this journey, working as a Capoeira family to honor our heritage and bring the art to new generations and communities.
ACCOMPANISTS, ASSISTANTS, REGULAR SUBSTITUTES:
Guthemberg Teixeira: Known in Capoeira as Grão Mestre Chuvisco, Guthemberg was born in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. Training since childhood, he has taught classes, led workshops, and represented Capoeira in the US, Brazil, and Colombia. He is also the organizer of “Vadiar Boston,” an annual event that brings together communities to celebrate and share Capoeira.
Jason Ri : Known as Contramestre Compasso, Jason began training Capoeira in 2001 and has been training consistently ever since. In addition to learning the traditions, movements, music, and oral history of Capoeira, Compasso is interested in how Capoeira empowers communities and individuals through collaboration, challenging training, and pedagogy. Compasso is also interested in how mindset and psychology can enhance training, performance, and overall mental health.
Thomas Pouncy: Known as Instrutor Bambu, Thomas has been training and teaching capoeira in the Boston area for over a decade, beginning with Mestre Chuvisco in the early 2000s. In 2022 he received the title of Instrutor and began teaching classes in the Roxbury/JP area. His primary interests are sharing the passion and energy that he finds in capoeira with others and building a strong community here in Boston.
How can students learn more about this offering?
Website: http://capoeiramdp.com/
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Contact Information
Contact:
Guthemberg Teixeira (Grão Mestre Chuvisco) | contact@capoeiramdp.com | 857-230-9139
