Capoeira Regional
Capoeira Regional
Capoeira Regional was created by Mestre Bimba in the 1930s as a more combative, structured form of Capoeira. It incorporates standing techniques, sequences (cintura desprezada), and athletic acrobatics.
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Regional offers an intense athletic workout with clear progression. It blends Capoeira's cultural identity with practical fighting technique.
At a Glance
Who It's For
What You'll Learn
Sequências (set attack/defense sequences)
High kicks and spinning techniques
Cintura desprezada (body throws)
Acrobatic movements (aú batido, macaco)
Structured sparring in the roda
Your First Class
Wear the group's abada (uniform pants) if available, otherwise athletic clothes. Expect structured sequences, partner drills, kicks, and acrobatics. Classes run 60-90 minutes.
Watch & Learn
Legends of Capoeira Regional
Mestre Bimba
Mestre Bimba rescued Capoeira from criminal stigma by creating Capoeira Regional — a more structured, combative style — and earning the first government license to teach the art openly. His legitimization of Capoeira transformed it from a persecuted street practice into a recognized Brazilian cultural treasure.
Mestre Nenel
Mestre Camisa
Related Styles
Capoeira
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of fight, acrobatics, music, and dance. Developed by enslaved Africans in Brazil, it is performed in a roda (circle) to live berimbau music.
Capoeira Angola
Capoeira Angola is the traditional, older form of Capoeira emphasizing low, strategic movements, deception, and close-quarters play. It preserves the rituals and music of the art's African roots.
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