I cannot say enough great things about Abada Capoeira DC! The instructor, Professora Yara Cordeiro, is one of the most dedicated and compassionate people I have ever met. She truly cares about her students and they become a second family to her. Her love and passion for Capoeira are reflected in her teachings. She has over 30 years of experience in Capoeira and she comes up with innovative, fun ways to help students learn and train the techniques. Her advanced students and student instructors are also very knowledgeable, helpful and supportive.
My oldest son started training Capoeira when he was 5, back in 2016. I thought it was "just a martial arts class," but I soon found out that Capoeira is SO MUCH MORE! Capoeira is a combination of martial arts, dance, and acrobatics, but there's also singing, history lessons, learning and playing instruments, and learning the Portuguese language involved as well. It's a complete mind and body workout.
My younger son joined his brother in January 2020 and was able to do a handful of classes before the pandemic hit. Professora Yara successfully adapted the classes so they could be taken online via Zoom, and we were able to continue with training.
During the pandemic, I started helping my younger son with his kicks, since I have some martial arts training from when I was younger, and I fell in love with the art of Capoeira. I joined Abada Capoeira DC after a few months and progressed from training with my kids to training with the other adults in the school. Through Abada Capoeira DC my sons have learned about perseverance, developed new friendships, found mentors in the advanced students, learned a new language, learned about another culture, and they've learned the importance of being physically healthy. As for myself, training Capoeira with Abada Capoeira DC gave me self-confidence, new friendships, and a new, fun way to keep myself healthy for my family. read more