Capoeira isn’t just a martial art—it’s a dance, a fight, and a cultural expression rolled into one. If you’re in Tibes, PR, and eager to learn this Afro-Brazilian tradition, you’re in luck. The city boasts vibrant schools where mestres (masters) teach fluid movements, music, and history. Here’s where to train.
1. Capoeira Angola Tibes
Style: Angola (traditional, slow-paced)
Highlights: Focuses on ancestral techniques and live berimbau music. Classes often end with roda sessions in Parque do Jacaré.
Location: Rua das Palmeiras, near the central plaza.
2. Grupo Senzala Tibes
Style: Regional (dynamic, acrobatic)
Highlights: Kid-friendly workshops and weekend rodas open to the public. Known for high-energy performances at festivals.
Location: Centro Cultural de Tibes (indoor/outdoor space).
3. Raízes do Brasil Capoeira
Style: Contemporary (mix of Angola/Regional)
Highlights: Offers free trial classes and capoeira + percussion combo courses. Active in community events.
Location: Behind the Tibes Municipal Stadium.
How to Choose Your School:
- Try a roda first: Most schools welcome observers—watch how students and mestres interact.
- Ask about lineage: Capoeira groups often trace back to renowned mestres; it’s part of the art’s oral tradition.
- Check for batizado dates: Annual graduation ceremonies (batizados) are festive and a great way to meet the community.
Tibes might be small, but its capoeira scene punches above its weight. Whether you’re drawn to the storytelling of Angola or the athleticism of Regional, there’s a school here to match your rhythm. Axé!
