09/08/2026
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Berkeley Capoeira Collective
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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian artform with martial arts, music, dance, and other cultural elements. It is rooted in resistance against oppression. And it's fun!
It is a tool for personal and social transformation. Come play with us.
07/17/2026
Every 3rd Sunday of the month! BIPOC capoeira community, join us in celebration through movement, song, conversation, food, and joy. Sunday, July 19th from 11:00am-1:30pm in the community room at La Peña Cultural Center La Peña Cultural Center (3105 Shattuck Avenue, Ohlone Territory).
* Start with a music jam/practice circle
* Jogos
* Roda
This space welcomes Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to play - to sing, to dance, to struggle, to laugh, to feel, to find our alignments and differences - in the space of capoeira.
We encourage families to bring their little ones - we’ll have a kids’ corner!
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We believe that ALL spaces are affinity spaces. In other words, every space attracts and centers certain kinds of people who share similar identities and/or characteristics (whether racial, gender, political, etc.). Some spaces are intentional about the people they center, and others are affinity spaces by default. Intentional affinity spaces can be powerful, especially for folks who have been excluded from process, power, and place. They aren’t divisive - on the contrary, they name and attempt to address divisions that already exist. They can help us to build back the resources, joy, connection, and sense of self we need to continue showing up in the world.
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Mari Malay Taco and BIPOC gathering participants
07/03/2026
We were thrilled to have Gleidson Martins of News Up NOW come visit Professor Professor Polvo (Tako) ‘s Friday noon class! Follow the link on News Up NOW ‘s profile to watch the mini story talking about capoeira in the Bay Area. PS: Tako asked us to clarify he is not the mestre of Berkeley Capoeira Collective lol. Tako co-leads collectively with Mestra Marreta Nuria Latifa Bowart (Mestra Marreta) , Mestra Fogueira, Mestre Bodinho Zachary Bodinho Present , Contramestre Bateria Mark Rendón , & Professor Parabrisa. Our collective proudly teaches out of Capoeira Arts Foundation ‘s historic Casa de Cultura. Shout out to Professor Yago Yago Fidani in the video who teaches our Wednesday noon class! As well as visitors Raymond Salvator , e Tabatha ❤️🙏
06/10/2026
We’re so excited to be hosting ! Please join us on Wednesday !!!
04/20/2026
Tonight! Don’t miss it!
01/08/2026
Please share with friends who might be capoeira-curious! Mon & Wed nights - 8 progressive lessons!
12/01/2025
11/25/2025
Come pre-burn your calories in this tradition with Keith!
06/22/2023
Here's an example of the rasteira I've been working on in the classes I've taught recently. Thanks to Muito Tempo for sharing. :)
https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ctw9AeAOabv/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
04/10/2023
Lucky us! CM Marreta is back to teaching Mondays at noon. Build your strength and mobility for any kind of movement! Join in next Monday, and see flyer below!
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1901 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94702
Opening Hours
| Monday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 9pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 2pm |