CAPOEIRA

The Art

Capoeira was born out of the fight for freedom. Deeply rooted in Brazilian culture, Capoeira began to take its form with the African people brought to Brazil as slaves. During their suppression, slaves were told by the slave-owners that they could not use their bodies for martial development. Thus began the underground development of the form of Capoeira seen today around the world. The slaves' struggle for liberty was a long and difficult process and through their resistance came a beautiful martial art full of positivity and expression. Capoeira has sometimes been mistaken for a dance as players often spar without contact; however, the elements of combat cannot be dismissed. While developing strength in the body, Capoeira also helps to build the mind in exercises of quick thinking and rhythm co-ordination. The art is open to people of all cultures, and introduces a basis of learning Brazilian culture, music, history, and martial law.

Quilombo do Qucimado began in the mid 1960's when Mestre Caio started his training in Rio de Janeiro. He eventually opened a school in Vitoria, Brazil and chose the name "Associacao de Capoeira Quilombo do Queimado" for his group to represent the spirit, history, and tradition of Capoeira.  

Today the group continues to grow while maintaining a strict regard for quality, high technical level, and dedication to the historical values of Capoeira. Our group can be found in Mexico, Brazil, Canada (Vancouver and Toronto), and in the U.S.A. (Washington D.C. and Seattle).

The Teacher

Known in the Capoeira circle as Falcao, Kirk McFarlane has been practicing the art of Capoeira since 1998. A Brazilian form of martial arts, Capoeira combines street fighting technique with the rhythms of Brazilian dance and music to create a beautiful, non-contact, choreographed sport. For more information, please visit our Professionals page.