who we are
Founded in 1992 in Minneapolis, MN., by Mr. Yoji Senna, the Afro-Brazilian Capoeira Association is the first capoeira school in the Twin Cities. We follow the system of the Centro de Pesquisa, Estudo e Instrução de Capoeira Senavox in Bahia, Brazil. Mestre Senna (filho) is the son of Mestre Carlos Senna, student of Mestre Bimba.
Despite being an Afrocentristic organization, the ABCA is an all-inclusive capoeira school.
classes
Capoeira classes are held at 26th and Aldrich three nights a week. In partnership with the Central Do Brasil cultural organization, portuguese language and samba percussion classes are also available. See the full class schedule for times and contact information.
We also hold an open roda Saturdays at 1 p.m.
University student? Check out our student capoeira group, AbKilombo.
"Capoeira é jeito, agilidade, inteligência e paciência, o que vale mais que força, raiva, destemor e valentia." (Capoeira is skill, agility, intelligence, and patience, which rings louder than force, rage, fearlessness and bravery.)