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Capoeira (Open)

  • Shawnessy YMCA 333 Shawville Boulevard Southeast Calgary, AB, T2Y 4H3 Canada (map)

Capoeira is for everyone, and the benefits are essential in the quest for wellness! Some physical benefits are strength, stamina, agility, flexibility, and balance. Expression of the body and mind and language development are also explored. Participants can look forward to learning the main capoeira movement called ginga, basic capoeira kicks, and escapes. Cartwheels, handstands, and other beginner gymnastics movements will be reviewed as well as an introduction to some percussion instruments. Axé Capoeira YYC is a non-profit organization dedicated to keeping sports accessible to kids, youth, adults, and families. We proudly offer all levels of training, from beginner to advanced classes, in multiple locations around the city.

Session provided by Axé Capoeira YYC

  • This session is for both adults, and families to try the sport together, kids must be at least 6 years of age.

  • Participants will check in at the YMCA front desk and anyone over the age of 12 entering the facility will need to show photo ID. From there, participants will meet Cassey at the benches just outside the gymnasium.

Adaptability Comments

Adaptable for Cognitive/Mental Disabilities as long as the participant can follow instructions, Adaptable for Physical Disabilities. Aides can participate.

Registration opens February 6

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