Our Philosophy

Quality- strive for excellence Technique- never sacrifice your technique Loyalty- stay true the art and loyal to the group Respect- always respect yourself and others Practice- everyday, especially the basics

Capoeira is the art of survival. In the art of capoeira we learn how to defend ourselves and how to stay ahead of the game. It is about having total control of every situation. In order to achieve control you must discipline your mind and body. We are committed to developing strong individuals and communities.

The true art of capoeira takes time; it cannot be learned over night. With commitment and proper training anyone is capable of learning capoeira.

Capoeira is not only about fighting or acrobatics; it is about constant movement, the ginga. The ginga is the flow of the game; it is the escape. Without the ginga, there is no game. The challenge of the game is to try to overcome your opponent without disrupting the flow.

Capoeira is an expression of freedom. It is about having the courage to face your fears. In the roda you must trust yourself; its like life, you never know what to expect. The expertise of a true capoeirista is not always revealed.

"My mission is to make a change in the way that I have seen Capoeira being taught. I take the time to correct my students and push them in a positive way. I demand that my students take pride in the game that they play so that they will represent the group well. I believe in staying true to the roots that my ancestors fought for," Mestre Cafu.

Grupo Cafu Capoeira Association is expanding throughout the world. If you are interested in becoming affiliated with G.C.C.A. (and if you share the same values as this group) please contact us.