International Capoeira Angola Foundation

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803 S King St
Seattle, WA 98104
+1 (206) 669-0273
http://www.ficanorthwest.org

The International Capoeira Angola Foundation in Seattle is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the African Brazilian cultural art form of Capoeira Angola. Founded by Mestre Jurandir Nascimento in 1997, the foundation fosters a vibrant community committed to social transformation through empowering individuals to overcome limitations.

Capoeira Angola, a fluid and rhythmic martial art, dance, and ritual, is taught through improvised movements, acrobatics, and music in a circle known as the roda. Mestre Silvinho, a dedicated student of Mestre Jurandir, continues to lead the group in Seattle, offering classes for adults and children to experience the rich traditions and philosophy of Capoeira Angola.

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Christina B.
6/18/2008

If you've ever thought about trying capoeira-- this is absolutely the place! Capoeira, the traditional Afro-Brazilian martial art, for me, was really intimidating to try out. An old friend...

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