Welcome to Kentucky Capoeira Academy!
Come to learn this unique Brazilian fight with more than 500 years of history.
During their battle for freedom in the 18th century, the slaves in Brazil created Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art. In order to hide the fact that they were practicing to fight against their owners, the slaves concealed this martial art with music and dance.
Kentucky Capoeira continues the sport’s tradition with practices throughout the week, at the Kentucky Volta Por Cima Capoeira Academia. See the Schedule for details!
Beginners are welcome, and do not need to bring any equipment!
About Us
Mission
The objectives of the Kentucky Capoeira Academy are to disseminate the art and the history of Capoeira; to recognize that Capoeira was a martial art created in the origin by Brazilian slaves in their fight for freedom; to maintain a healthy body, which means a healthy mind; and last but not least, to make friends in this journey.
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Vision
Kentucky Capoeira Academy envisions a community where people of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and genders feel safe, valued, and inspired to work toward a more inclusive and prosperous future for all. To this end, the lens through which we pursue our martial arts training is one of empowerment, equity, and skill-building. We train to build strength, both in body and character; to increase confidence, both in physical ability and personal potential and to seek flexibility and resiliency, both in the academy and in life. We believe the inherent values of our core tenets: Obedience, Honor, Expression, Challenge, Protection, can guide any human to create a rich and full life of endless possibilities.
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