15 Day Capoeira Training Camp in Camaçari, Bahia

Facilities

Your day will start with a continental breakfast and a private training in the hotel's 5,000 square meter gardens. If you prefer it, you can train in the afternoon. Then, you will have time to enjoy the local sights and in the evening, you'll be training with the locals in the Abrantes Capoeira Club.

Typical day

• 08:00 Healthy breakfast
• 09:00 Private capoeira skill lesson in the hotel
• During the day, you have time to gain power at the beach or in the tropical park
• In the afternoon, you can swim in the pool or get a massage (not included)
• 19:00 (or 20:00) Depending on the weekday, you will be taken to a capoeira class close by

Styles / Categories

Capoeira was created and disguised as a dance martial arts training. This was developed in the colonial era by African slaves in Brazil. Brazil is still the Mecca of capoeira and thus the best place for you to train in the movements or possibly learn with the best.

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. It was developed in Brazil at the beginning of the 16th century and is known for its quick and complex maneuvers, predominantly using power, speed, and leverage. Capoeira is a martial art with dance and music elements that has their cultural roots in Brazil.

By learning capoeira you will be able to get a better baöance in your body and mind, combine your activities and let them work together and you will benefit of an better and healthier feeling. The balanced sport activity will bring you benefit you will feel better and more active.

Capoeira arouses enthusiasm simply by watching it, especially through its rhythmic and in part very acrobatic dance and fighting elements. The music and the songs that are sung in Portuguese are especially traditional.

Capoeira also increases your flexibility, agility and agility, as well as the overall physical and mental well-being. Since Capoeira is a martial art with dance, music elements and acrobatics, all muscles are really trained.

This sport promotes:

• Dexterity and coordination skills
• Sense of rhythm
• Attention and reactivity
• Self-confidence
• Respect for other people
• Cultural awareness

Curriculum

You will receive an hour of capoeira private lessons every day. You will also have the priceless opportunity to participate in five days of training with the local capoeira group. During this camp, you will get to know the different styles of capoeira and a good overview of its history.

Language course and course preparation

The staff are multilingual and can speak in English, German, and Portuguese.

Academy profile

This capoeira camp combines three-star hospitality with the capoeira training center from Capoeira Engneho with Mestre Grandão. You will also be able to experience the private training units at the hotel.

The city or beach tour will round up your package.

The hotel and training center are situated in Abrantes, just two miles from the beach of the coconut palm coast and only 14 kilometers from Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA). The accommodation and training camp's location are close together and you have free transport included.

All club training will take place in the mestres' own academy; Centro de Trainamento Engenho Abrantes. Downtown Salvador is about 20 miles away and there is a good public transportation from the hotel.

Nearby places

• Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), 14 kilometers
• Downtown Salvador, 20 miles

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The price of the package includes half-board meals (daily breakfast and dinner).

• Explore nearby city or beach
• Massages

• 10 capoeira private lessons
• 10 participation in the training with the local capoeira group: Engenho
• 1 city or beach tour
• Airport transfers from and to Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)
• Transfers for lessons
• 14 nights accommodation
• Half board meals
• 1 capoeira pants and T-shirt
• on Camp Fitness Center free to use

• Round trip flights
• Drinks and meals that are not specified

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• A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.