• About us
  • Our group
  • Iuri Santos
  • Board of Directors
  • Mission statement
• Classes
  • Bloomington, IN
  • Indianapolis, IN
• Training
  • Benefits
  • Clothing
  • Guidelines

 

Training

Benefits of Training in Capoeira Angola

Fitness: Capoeira is a great way to get in shape. Training Capoeira develops strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, coordination and reflexes. Beginners and those who feel they are not currently in good shape are always welcome to train with North Star Capoeira. We are all learning and getting in better shape each day.

Music: All students learn to play percussion instruments and sing songs that are traditional to Capoeira. Again, no previous experience is necessary. The rhythms and songs are not complicated. You don't need to have previous musical traning or talent to learn them, just be willing to try.

Spirit: Capoeira Angola has a rich history and a complex philosophy of life that developed among Africans enslaved in Brazil. Yet, Capoeira has never stopped developing as the times change. None of us ever stop learning the lessons of courage, humility, respect, community, and discipine that Capoeira teaches us.

Clothing - What to Wear

Shoes: It's best to wear shoes that are flexible, yet durable. For example dance shoes, indoor soccer shoes, keds, or martial arts shoes.

Brown pants: Sweat pants or workout pants are fine. It will be easier to train if you pants are loose fitting.

T-shirt with sleeves: Please do not wear cut off sleeves, tank tops, or shirt cut to show your midriff area.

 

Guidelines - Behavior in Class

Arrive a few minutes early if possible to stretch or help the teacher set up the room for training.

If you are late take a seat at the back of the room until the teacher acknowledges you, at which time you may ask permission to participate.

If you need to use the bathroom, inform the instructor and go with minimal disturbance to other students.

Do not drink water during class. It’s best to drink plenty of water 30 minutes or more before class starts. It's a disturbance to the rest of the class to have students constantly leaving the room to get a drink or to have several water bottles cluttering the room. Also we train many movements with the body inverted making it uncomfortable to train with a belly full of water.

Do not chew gum or have candy or cough drops in your mouth during class. This is a serious choking hazard.

Do not talk during class except to ask the teacher questions, which is encouraged.

Shower or use deodorant before class when needed. We train in close quarters with little ventilation and we would like to keep the space inviting to participants and visitors.