Capoeira: The Brazilian Martial Art

Ages 12 - Adult. Capoeira is a martial art that is highly cardio based. In classes one learns to blend kicks and dodges together through flowing movements that are often said to resemble a dance. This unique martial art originated in Brazil and has spread in popularity throughout the globe. Capoeira is a martial art that will bolster one’s strength, balance and flexibility.

Instructor Background:

Juston Espinoza began training Capoeira in 2005 at Grand Valley State University and immediately fell in love with the art. He began teaching classes in 2008, leading courses for a variety of programs throughout the state of Michigan. In 2016 Juston founded Grand Rapids Capoeira as a way to continue training and sharing Capoeira with the community. Juston likes to keep classes light yet engaging, always having fun while training hard. He aims to create a space where training is enjoyable, even after doing 500 kicks, and any question is always welcome.