Frequently Asked Questions

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CAN ANYONE DO CAPOEIRA? Yes! How fit do you need to be?

Can everyone really do Capoeira? Yes. To reach a high level of Capoeira takes years, however you do not need a certain level of physical fitness to practice. Those with the least physical ability have the most to benefit as Capoeira is a very wholistic martial art that improves a broad range of physical fitness. In Capoeira, are many powerful strikes, hand balancing, fluid movement on the floor, and acrobatics. Below I’ll break down what is necessary, what is recommended, and what is “nice to have” when training Capoeira.

NEEDED: What is essential to Capoeira?

If you look up “Best Capoeira video” you will see a lot of things that are considered extra and are not necessarily essential. The essentials to Capoeira at mostly the things you will learn in your first few classes. Concepts like the ginga, round kicks, straight kicks, and basic esquivas are the foundations of Capoeira. If you don’t know what these moves look like, you can check out some of them in a previous post about fundamental Capoeira moves.

RECOMMENDED: What kind of Capoeira do I want to learn?

Depending on the elements of Capoeira that you find most interesting will determine what is recommended to have.

Getting fit with Capoeira

Capoeira is a great way to have fun while getting fit. The aerobic movement alone is an amazing benefit for someone looking for an alternative to running. The other benefit is to your overall conditioning. Capoeira is a full body workout and works out all the muscles you can think of, and then a ton more muscles that you didn’t even know you had. There have been many times that I would train so hard, that I would have a hard time going down stairs the next day.

The best thing about getting fit with Capoeira is that it’s not boring. Every class is something fresh and any time you go to an event, you’ll be going all out with a bunch of people who over time become part of our tribe. I’ve made tons of friends through Capoeira, and it’s always been as we’re moving, sweating, and working hard.

Do I need to join a gym?

Not if you don't want to! An important goal for us is that you're comfortable. That means if you prefer to workout outside, we'll set up a plan for you. We also provide online consultations for at home workouts.