Capoeira
Kicks, dodges and acrobatics played as a game in a circle, to live Brazilian music.
Capoeira
- To start
- $40
- Each month
- $50
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 1.5 hours or more
- Where
- A specialist venue
- Who with
- With one other person
Is it for you?
- It gets your body properly working.
- It comes with people built in.
- It's made to be shared with an audience.
- It keeps you off screens.
You’ll like it if
- You want to meet people
- You want to get moving
- You want to get really good at something
Maybe not if
- There is no specialist venue near you
- You want something gentle on your body
- You want something calm
What it feels like
CapoeiraAverage sport & Fitness hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$40Costs more to start than 54% of hobbies
$50Over a year, more than the kit
$640About $4 an hour at 3 hours a week
Before you buy
Rent or borrow gear at the venue for your first few sessions, before you buy anything.
Your first session
Join a beginners' class, learn the ginga and a few kicks and dodges, then play a slow game in the roda.
1.5 hours or moreA specialist venueEasy to start
Questions
How much does capoeira cost to start?
About $40 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $50 a month once you are going.
How much time does capoeira take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 1.5 hours or more.
Where do people do capoeira?
At a specialist venue, mostly found in cities.
Is capoeira good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Join a beginners' class, learn the ginga and a few kicks and dodges, then play a slow game in the roda.
Do I need other people for capoeira?
You need one other person, like a partner or an opponent.