a taste of ignite capoeira

Kid's Game: The Floor is Lava!

Play an exciting game of the Floor is Lava with Vespa. This is one of many games that are utilized for building confidence and having FUN in our kid's and teen classes.

Kid's Game: Brazilian Culture- The Amazon Rainforest

We incorporate culturally significant landforms and landmarks to many of our class games. Play along with Vespa as we go into the Amazon Rainforest.

How to: cocorinha

Learn a basic esquiva (escape) with Vespa

How to: meia lua de frente

Learn a basic kick with Vespa

How to: Ginga

Learn this foundational movement with Vespa

How to: Au

Learn how to au, or cartwheel, with Vespa

Capoeira Drill

Apply some basic capoeira movements with Vespa in this fun drill meant to build muscle memory and a quick reaction. This is a snippet of what a drill may look like in a beginner capoeira class.

Warm-Up

Warm-up with dynamic movements while getting into your capoeira music groove.

In-Person Games between Coruja and Vespa

Check out some in-person capoeira between Coruja and Vespa, prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.