Join us for a four-week beginners Capoeira course led by internationally renowned Capoeira master, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho).
Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form combining martial arts, dance, music, and culture. A powerful way to move your body, boost fitness, and learn something new.
These sessions are friendly, welcoming, and a great place to start your Capoeira journey!
About Rafael
A Capoeira artist born in Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais - Brazil, Rafael Braga (Mestre Piolho) discovered capoeira aged 9yrs old. Always a happy kid, he became very dedicated to practicing his art and has never stopped training since. He left Brazil at age 19 to train and teach beside his mestre in Paris- France. After 6 years in France, he moved to Chester where he started his new capoeira group and a new capoeira chapter began. In 2019 he founded a new capoeira school: Balanço na Ginga.
Mestre Piolho has traveled around 50 countries, teaching, learning and performing.
He taught capoeira classes for dancers at University of Chester and in schools across Cheshire and Great Manchester. As well as teaching his capoeira group in Chester and Stoke-on- Trent, he also supervises international groups including Honfleur France, Vilnius - Lithuania and Duisburg Germany.
Follow him on Instagram @rafaelpiolho for a glimpse into the world of Capoeira
DETAILS ABOUT THIS BOOKING:
Dates: Thursdays, 26th June, 3rd, 10th & 17th July
Time: 6.30–7.30pm
Fee: Free (but booking is required)
Please note: This is a four-week course – we ask that participants commit to attending all four sessions
Contact us by email at info@restoke.org.uk or by phone at 01782 656272 if you have any questions