Capoeira Summer 2023

This summer CFHK is running some introductory classes for poeple interested to know what is Capoeira and can I play it.

These sessions are open to the public between ages 9 to adults who have never tried Capoeira before and are curious about hot to get started.

In these sessions you will learn about the 5 elements that combine to make up the game of Capoeira.

  • Attack.
  • Defence.
  • Movement (dance-like).
  • Acrobatics.
  • Music.

You will also learn about Capoeira as a competition sport and how to score points to win medals.

These sessions will be held in 4 locations around Hong Kong.

Places are limited so please do book early.
cfhk@capoeira.org.hk / 91974429 (WhatsApp)

Central

Instructor Sem Parar

Having started Capoeira in year 2000 in Adelaide, Australia, Rodney Wong moved to Hong Kong in 2005 to pursue his career in movie action stunt work where he found a very young community and culture of Capoeira in Hong Kong. A state champion of gymnastics and a passion for the big kick and jump movements of various martial arts, Capoeira caught his attention with its impressive acrobatic movements. Instructor Sem Parar is one of the members of the first Hong Kong national Capoeira team and has competed in multiple events locally and internationally.

Date: Sunday, 6th August 2023.

Time: 16:30 – 18:30.

Location: Gravity Ballet Central
6/F, 33 Hollywood Road, 
Central

Language: English & Chinese.

Quota: 20

San Po Kong

Instructor Coroinha

Coroinha came to Hong Kong from France and fell in love with the city immediately. He has been playing Capoeira since 2000 and continues to enjoy playing the game. Having competed in international Capoeira competitions hosted by WCF, Coroinha has a strong sense of competition and dedication to his now home Hong Kong.

Date: Sunday, 13th August 2023.

Time: 14:00 – 16:00.

Location: Jen Studio.
Unit 1312, 13/F.
Laurels Industrial Building,
32 Tai Yau Street, San Po Kong.

Language: English & Chinese.

Quota: 20

Tsim Sha Tsui

Monitor Mais ou Menos

Mais ou Menos (More or Less) achieved his Graduacao in 2018 with GCBHK Capoeira Hong Kong. He has been playing Capoeira for about 9 years and also has a strong foundation in House Dance which he was a performer for many years.

Date: Saturday, 19th August 2023.

Time: 19:00 – 21:00.

Location: Gravity Ballet TST
7/A, 130, Austin Road, 
Tsim Sha Tsui.

Language: English & Chinese.

Quota: 15

ShaTin

Mestre Chumbinho

The president of CFHK and the founder of Capoeira in Hong Kong, Mestre Chumbinho, who is the chairman of the Referee Commission for the World Capoeira Federation, will guide you through the first session of the Summer Intro sessions.

Date: Saturday, 26th August 2023

Time: 12:00 – 14:00.

Location: Boundless.
Unit 2008, 20/F, CitiMark. 20 Yuen Shun Circuit. Shatin

Language: English & Portuguese, and basic Chinese.

Quota: 20