From Batman and Black Panther to Ocean’s Twelve and Mission Impossible, capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that has featured in some of the biggest movies. And if you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of an action hero then you’re in luck as there are capoeira classes for all ages and abilities in Aberdeen. Combining self-defence, acrobatics, dance, music and song, Julia Wouters and her husband Mestre Baiano says their capoeira classes which run in Inchgarth Community Centre, Froghall Community Centre and at Fittie Community Hall, are for everyone to try.
“I really love the movement and the music,” says Julia. “Capoeira is an art so it combines a lot of things like acrobatics, music, the rhythm but also the history that comes with it.” Capoeira is a martial art for everyone Originally from Switzerland, Julia says capoeira changed her life when she discovered it at the age of 19.
“I’m a shy person but with capoeira you put yourself out there so I think it really encouraged me and helped my confidence,” says Julia. “The beauty with capoeira is that it doesn’t matter who you are or what your abilities are so for me, it was the first place that I felt I could be myself and that I was fine the way I was.” Helps strength and flexibility As well as boosting her confidence and self-esteem, capoeira, which is ‘played’ in a circle called a roda, has also improved Julia’s strength and coordination.
“It’s so good for your strength, coordination and al.
