After more than a decade the Capoeira Club is alive and strong at Hunter. It is open to all Hunter students and alumni. Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian Martial Art, developed by the African slaves of colonial Brazil as a method of self-defense against their owners. It is a unique mixture of fight, dance, and game, in which two players mix kicks, floor movements and acrobatics to confuse their opponent and leave him open to unexpected attacks. It is played to the accompaniment of traditional music and and singing, which creates rhythm and atmosphere for different styles of play. The game, music, and singing create an atmosphere in which all the players become one.

The art involves conditioning your body's strength, flexibility, & endurance. Regardelss of age, sex or body type, anyone and everyone has the ability to learn this art form. All that is required of you is to be patient with yourself, test your limits, overcome them, and come to class with an open mind for this great experience!!

The Capoeira Club sponsors free classes at hunter. Our classes are introductory in nature, focusing on the basics. Whatever your level of experience with capoeira, you are welcome to join. Our classes, which are taught by instructors from Abadá Capoeira New York City, are held every Wednesday from 1:00pm to 3:00pm on the 6th floor of the Thomas Hunter Building during the fall and spring semesters. The only requirement is that you wear sweats and a white shirt.

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Instructor Furacão