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Centro da Tribo Afro Bahiana de Capoeira Angola Tradicional (Centro TABCAT) is a 501 c-3 non for profit. Our organization, teaches, supports, performs and promotes Afro-Brazilian culture. In particular we focus on the art of Capoeira. The organization strives to work with underserved communities to develop comprehensive programs around Afro-Brazilian art-forms. These programs are focused on developing “life skills” for different communities. We also support the work of Afro-Brazilian artists residing in the U.S and other parts of the world.
Visit us at www.capoeirachicagotabcat.org
Visit our national website at www.tabcat.org

What is Capoeira Angola?
Capoeira Angola is a harmonious Afro-Brazilian martial art that is more than 500 years old. Developed by the slaves as a means to strengthen the body and uplift their community, it is practiced by men, women, and children in Brazil and throughout the world. It will get you moving with its dynamic rhythm and movement. It teaches the fundamentals of dance, singing, music, martial arts and introduces you into the deep traditions embedded in Afro-Brazilian ritual as it has been preserved in Bahia, Brazil.
The movements of Capoeira Angola blend Afro-Brazilian, history, spirituality, and philosophy into beautiful "game". Like many African based traditions, it is orally transmitted from masters to students. Capoeira was hidden from slave masters and practiced in secret. Not until the 1930's was it made legal to teach and practice Capoeira Angola . It survivies because of the wisdom and dedication of a handful of mestres.
Played in a circle, the roda (game) of Capoeira Angola is an infinitely varied combination of movements, a mix of acrobatics, rituals, dance. Paradoxically it expresses humor and seriousness, fun and struggle, attack and escape, to teach the wisdom embedded in this tradition.

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Please call in advance to varify schedule.

Other classes:

"Capoeira Angola Leadership Initiative"
*Freshman-senior students attending High School may earn service learning hours and work throughout the community while they participate in these on-going classes. Sponsored by ENLACE Chicago.
Little Village High School
3120 S. Kostner, Chicago, IL
Saturdays, 10am-12pm at the auditorium

Keep up the great work, Capoeira Angola Players.

My Blog

TABCAT in Puerto Rico, workshop by Mestre Caboquinho

TABCAT of Puerto Rico presentsBrazilian Capoeira Angola: The Peaceful African Martial Artw/ Mestre Caboquinho from Bahia BrazilJan 22-24, 2009$35p/day$90 full workshopThis workshop series will focus o...
Posted by on Sat, 03 Jan 2009 01:08:00 GMT

What is Capoeira Angola Tradicional?

Capoeira Angola is a afrobrazilian martial art disguised as a dance.  It is over 500 years old and was developed by slaves as a means of training the body and spirit to be effective warriors.&nbs...
Posted by on Tue, 16 Dec 2008 16:50:00 GMT

Where are the classes? Little Village, Pietroski Park

Ongoing classes,  Capoeira Angola Tradicional is focused on preserving the tradition of Capoeira as it is practiced in Bahia, Brazil.Classes for ages 7 through Adult... no experience needed. Check out...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:42:00 GMT

T.A.B.C.A.T. Chicago

T.A.B.C.A.T. CHICAGO is an affiliated chapter of the Tribo Afro-Bahiana de Capoeira . Angola Tradicional (T.A.B.C.A.T.) of Mestre Caboquinho, based in Detroit, MI. Visit our website at http://www.capo...
Posted by on Sun, 03 Aug 2008 23:04:00 GMT

Mestre Ze do Lenco & Mestra Rapidinha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88F900deX9Q
Posted by on Fri, 11 Jul 2008 13:25:00 GMT

Mestra Rapidinha & Mestra Jararaca

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oazOzgADJcMestra Rapidinha & Mestra Jararaca
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 21:04:00 GMT

Mestre Caboquinho & Tonho Matera

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_9_n5DA15MMestre Caboquinho & Tonho Matera
Posted by on Thu, 10 Jul 2008 20:38:00 GMT

What to Bring to Class ???

Bring indoor shoes, long comfortable pants, a short sleeve T-shirt (that you can tuck in), and positive energy!
Posted by on Tue, 06 Nov 2007 22:19:00 GMT

Come join us in August 2008 to Bahia, Brasil

Bahia Experience - 2008 El proximo viaje a Bahia coordinado por TABCAT sera en Agosto 2008...vayan ahorrando para que no se pierdan de esta experiencia. visit  http://www.tabcat.org/2008tour.pdf...
Posted by on Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:35:00 GMT