Roda of the Month (July)
Aug
6
12:00 PM12:00

Roda of the Month (July)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Absolute Beginner Series (July)
Jul
4
to Jul 18

Absolute Beginner Series (July)

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 5 Classes that will teach you the foundational movements of capoeira

  • Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 pm

  • At the end of each series you are gifted two complimentary Foundations Classes! Come take a class on us, or catch up on anything you missed.

  • Preregistration required

  • $60

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Register now!

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Roda of the Month (June)
Jun
18
12:00 PM12:00

Roda of the Month (June)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Roda of the Month (May)
May
7
11:00 AM11:00

Roda of the Month (May)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Absolute Beginner Series (May)
May
2
to May 16

Absolute Beginner Series (May)

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 5 Classes that will teach you the foundational movements of capoeira

  • Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 pm

  • At the end of each series you are gifted two complimentary Foundations Classes! Come take a class on us, or catch up on anything you missed.

  • Preregistration required

  • $60

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Register now!

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Roda of the Month (April)
Apr
2
12:00 PM12:00

Roda of the Month (April)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Absolute Beginner Series (March)
Mar
7
to Mar 21

Absolute Beginner Series (March)

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 5 Classes that will teach you the foundational movements of capoeira

  • Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 pm

  • At the end of each series you are gifted two complimentary Foundations Classes! Come take a class on us, or catch up on anything you missed.

  • Preregistration required

  • $60

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Register now!

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Roda of the Month (March)
Mar
5
12:00 PM12:00

Roda of the Month (March)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Roda of the Month (February)
Feb
5
12:00 PM12:00

Roda of the Month (February)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Held the first Sunday of every month, we’re looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Absolute Beginner Series (January)
Jan
3
to Jan 17

Absolute Beginner Series (January)

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 5 Classes that will teach you the foundational movements of capoeira

  • Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 pm

  • At the end of each series you are gifted two complimentary Foundations Classes! Come take a class on us, or catch up on anything you missed.

  • Preregistration required

  • $60

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Register now!

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New Year's Day Roda of the Month
Jan
1
12:00 PM12:00

New Year's Day Roda of the Month

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting at the Clipper Club in Emeryville. We will have a group warm up at 12, community play at 12:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. Please bring a full water bottle

  2. Shoes are optional

  3. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Absolute Beginner Series (December)
Dec
6
to Dec 20

Absolute Beginner Series (December)

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 5 Classes that will teach you the foundational movements of capoeira

  • Classes are Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:45-7:45 pm

  • At the end of each series you are gifted two complimentary Foundations Classes! Come take a class on us, or catch up on anything you missed.

  • Preregistration required

  • $60

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Register now!

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Roda of the Month
Apr
17
11:00 AM11:00

Roda of the Month

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting outside again at Linden park. We will have a group warm up at 11, community play at 11:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. There is no access to bathrooms

  2. Please bring a full water bottle

  3. No charge for the roda

  4. Ground is turf so shoes are optional

  5. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Juntos na Ginga: CB Bay Area Batizado & Troca de Cordas
Mar
24
to Mar 27

Juntos na Ginga: CB Bay Area Batizado & Troca de Cordas

  • Various locations - see event details (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This year, CBSF-Peninsula and CBEB have joined forces to bring you Juntos Na Ginga, a celebration of our students and their hard work over these last very difficult years! We also celebrate the resiliency of the Bay Area Capoeira community. There will be 3 days of workshops and rodas with visiting guest teachers, open to all levels. The event will culminate in a graduation ceremony for our students, with open roda for all who attend.

Workshops presented by:
- Mestre Itaborá (Capoeira)
- Mestra Tigresa (Capoeira)
- Formanda Joy (Capoeira)
- Professor Quebrado and Sem Parar (Mobility for Capoeiristas)

Register HERE
https://forms.gle/LzhLjUhAaPftYigf6

TENTATIVE Schedule:

Thursday March 24th

  • Location: 409A Old County Rd, Belmont

  • Time: 6:30-10 pm

Friday March 25th

  • Location: 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley (Proof of Vaccine Required to Participate)

  • Time: 6:30-10

Saturday March 26th

  • Location: 1901 San Pablo Ave, Berkeley (Proof of Vaccine Required to Participate)

  • Time: 2-8 pm

Sunday March 27th

  • Location: Peninsula TBD

  • Time: 11-2:30 pm

PRICING:

- Thursday: $35 for full evening; $20 for single workshop
- Friday: $45 for full evening; $25 for single workshop
- Saturday: $60 for full day; $25 for single workshop; $10 roda only
- Sunday Batizado: Free (t-shirt and meal tickets available separately)

20% discount for Professores, Contra Mestres/Formandos

Payment options:
- Venmo: @thenourishedbelly
- PayPal: capoeastbay@gmail.com

Please contact us if any questions!
- Mestre Itabora and Professora Malagueta: bayareacapoeirabjj@gmail.com
- Professoras Foquinha and Borracha: capoeastbay@gmail.com

UPDATED COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

  • There will be a daily symptom check at check-in

  • Masks optional if vaccinated

Please stay home if you are feeling ill or have had any recent close contact exposures!

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Roda of the Month
Mar
6
11:00 AM11:00

Roda of the Month

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting outside again at Linden park. We will have a group warm up at 11, community play at 11:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. There is no access to bathrooms

  2. Please bring a full water bottle

  3. No charge for the roda

  4. Ground is turf so shoes are optional

  5. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Master Class: Instrument Care with Mestre Itabora
Feb
20
1:00 PM13:00

Master Class: Instrument Care with Mestre Itabora

Capoeira Brasil Peninsula + East Bay are collaborating on this one-of-a-kind workshop as a fundraiser in anticipation of our March batizado. This will be a Master Class with Mestre Itaborá bringing over 50 years of knowledge, tips, and insights on berimbau, pandeiro, and atabaque care and maintenance.

Spaces limited! We will be hosting in the CBSFP academy which has good ventilation and we will be requiring masks for all.

Bring your own berimbau, and any concerns you have about your instruments. There will be time for hands on, guided instruction! Things that will addressed:

- Where can we get wire for my berimbau?

- What about replacing other parts of the berimbau?

- How do you make arame?

- Make an arame! Take it home!

- How do I care for my pandeiro and atabaque?

- What tools should we have for proper maintenance of instruments?

- How do you fix broken cabaça?

- More and more!

We hope to see you there.

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Roda of the Month (Outdoor)
Dec
5
11:00 AM11:00

Roda of the Month (Outdoor)

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! We will be meeting outside again at Linden park, and are requesting masks. We might have a pie fundraiser for our next batizado...so bring your pie appetites. We will have a group warm up at 11, community play at 11:30, and then we will move into a single roda. You know the drill folks!

Details:

  1. There are no access to bathrooms

  2. Please bring a full water bottle

  3. No charge for the roda

  4. Ground is turf so shoes are optional

  5. Bring masks and hand sanitizer!

Contact us with questions!

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Workshop & Roda w/CMs Japa & Miuda
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

Workshop & Roda w/CMs Japa & Miuda

We are very excited to have Contramestres Japa and Miuda here from Hawaii! They are wonderful references for capoeira and their music is magical. We invite you to come learn and play with them this Friday, 11/5, at 6pm.We are very excited to have Contramestres Japa and Miuda here from Hawaii! They are wonderful references for capoeira and their music is magical. We invite you to come learn and play with them this Friday, 11/5, at 6pm.

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Roda of the Month
Oct
27
11:00 AM11:00

Roda of the Month

Capoeira Brasil East Bay's Monthly Roda is coming up! Looking forward to seeing folks from the community come thru! This is an open house style roda - but arrive at 11 if you'd like to participate in the group warm up.

Details:

  1. Bring a respectful attitude to this community space

  2. No shoes allowed on the dance floor (not even athletic tape)

  3. Bring a full water bottle

  4. $10 to participate

Contact us with questions!

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October Capoeira Beginner Series
Oct
10
to Oct 27

October Capoeira Beginner Series

  • Google Calendar ICS

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 6 Classes that will teach you all the foundational movements of capoeira

  • 4 Class minimum commitment to sign up

  • Classes are Thursdays from 7:45- 8:45 pm and Sundays from 11-12 pm

  • Preregistration required

  • $65

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Class Dates:

  • Thursdays: 10/10, 10/17, 10/24

  • Sundays: 10/13, 10/20, 10/27

Register now!

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August Capoeira Beginner Series
Aug
8
to Aug 25

August Capoeira Beginner Series

Have you ever been interested in really seeing what all this capoeira hype is about?

Come see why capoeira gets you hella fit, and challenges your mind and coordination (what? I have to clap AND sing at the same time?), and why people do it for life with Capoeira Brasil's Beginner Series.

Here are the basics:

  • 6 Classes that will teach you all the foundational movements of capoeira

  • 4 Class minimum commitment to sign up

  • Classes are Thursdays from 7:45- 8:45 pm and Sundays from 11-12 pm

  • Preregistration required

  • $65

Location:

  • Ellen Webb Studio 2822-A Union St. Oakland

Class Dates:

  • Thursdays: 8/8, 8/15, 8/22

  • Sundays: 8/11, 8/18, 8/25

Register now!

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Bay Area Weekend Encontro
Jul
26
to Jul 28

Bay Area Weekend Encontro

  • Capoeira Brasil East Bay (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a weekend of workshops and rodas with three special guests!

  • Formanda Joy, CBNY, Mestre Boneco

  • Professora Saehee, Capoeira Batuque, Mestre Amen

  • Instrutor Quebrado, CBLA, Mestre Boneco

Formanda Joy has trained with Capoeira Brasil for 20 years. She currently teaches capoeira at the Department of Education in NYC where she uses capoeira as a tool to build community, expose students to the traditions of martial arts and to challenge them to move in new ways. When not teaching at school she continues to train, teach, and lead the Capoeira Brasil NYC branch under the supervision of Mestre Boneco.

Professora Saehee has been learning Capoeira under Mestre Amen since 2004. She has been teaching the music classes at the Batuque main studio for many years, focusing on berimbau techniques and songs. She received the professor level cord in 2016.

Instrutor Quebrado has trained capoeira under Formanda Pavão and Formando Chegado since 2006, and has traveled the world training, teaching, and sharing his passion for the art form. He currently teaches in Burbank, CA. He received his instructor level cord in 2015.

Schedule:

  • Fri 7-10pm - 2 Workshops & Roda

  • Sat 1-4:30pm - Music Workshop, Movement Workshop, Roda

  • Sun 11-1:30pm - Roda of the Month

Pricing & Payment:

  • Full weekend - $100

  • One day only - $50

  • Per workshop - $30

  • Roda only (any day) - $10

Venmo @thenourishedbelly

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