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​Capoeira is a Afro Brazilian martial art developed by African and native Brazilian slaves in the 1700's.  It is a beautiful rhythmic art form involving self defense, music, song, acrobatics and strategic play.  Axé Capoeira is an Internationally established Grupo with over 35 years teaching in Canada.  Training in the discipline of capoeira builds strength, rythym, balance, discipline, coordination as well as a knowledge of the traditional music, language and culture it encompasses.  Students of capoeira develop a strong sense of self within a community of friends who embrace respect, health and family as a lifestyle.  Please come visit us at any of our COMOX VALLEY locations and try a capoeira class!  Feel free to explore our website and contact us with any questions or comments

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Sou Capoeira axe ate morrer!

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All classes held at:
ENERGIA ACADEMY
133 5th street Courtenay
250-898-7918
​axecomox@hotmail.com
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Fall/winter 2024/25 SCHEDULE
*contract class not included in Axé Capoeira membership. Please call Daiana for more info:778-585-6124 

Monday 
9:15 - 10:15am - Strength Circuit
4 - 5pm - Macacquinos Capoeira ages 5- 9
5:05 - 6:10pm - Macacos Capoeira ages 8+
7-8pm - Intro Capoeira

Tuesday
4:45 - 5:30pm - Minis ages 4-7
5:30 - 6:30pm - Jacares Kids ages 7 - 14
6:30- 8pm - Mixed level Adult Capoeira 12+

Wednesday
9:15 - 10:15am - Strength Circuit
4 - 5pm - Macaquinhos ages 5 - 9
5:05 - 6:10pm - Macacos Capoeira ages 8+
6:15 - 6:45pm - kids dance class
7:00 - 8:00pm - Afro-Brazilian Dance

Thursday
4:45 - 5:30pm - Minis ages 4-7    
5:30 - 6:30pm - Jacares Kids ages 7 - 14
6:30 - 8pm - Mixed level Adult Capoeira 12+

Friday
9:15 - 10:15am - Strength Circuit
6:30 - 9pm - Acro-yoga*

Saturday 
9:30-10am - Music class*
10:00am - 11am - Adult and advanced kids (Macaco and up)*
11 - 11:30am - open RODA (all ages, all levels) *
11:30am - 12pm - acrobatics or rehearsals*

*This class may be cancelled in lieu of special events. Please message to confirm if you are unsure. 
*Please note that all Kids classes run according to school schedule and stat holidays are recognized
​with exception of announced rehearsals and certain stats whereby we can honour the holiday with our art form.  

Our leaders

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Professora Onça
Professora Onça started her journey in Capoeira in Vancouver BC in 2001 at Mestre Barrãos academy.  In 2006 she began her teaching career at Spartacus gym under the guidance of Mestre Barrão and went on to teach in Mexico and now Vancouver Island. She has travelled extensively and attended many international Capoeira events to build her knowledge base and experience. Professora Onça has been in the Comox Valley since 2009 teaching and passing on the art form. 

Passarinho
Passarinho has been with the Comox Valley Axé Academy since day one in The Valley! He has been the Comox Valleys most consistent practitioner of capoeira and has been teaching the Adult classes for many years now. He has travelled to Brazil to build his experience and knowledge of the art and has competed in many international events. Passarinho is a valued member of our leader team here in the Comox Valley!  ​​

Angela Race
Angela has been with the Comox Valley chapter since our first year offering classes!  She is not only an amazing athlete but prides herself in her family values.  A mother, a martial artists, a bicycle courier and an inspiration, we are honoured to have Angela as a leader. She has travelled to Brazil and has won provincial competitions against both men and women.  Angela is a great teacher of both children and adults and currently leads our Intro Adult classes. 

Morango
Our newest youth leader Morango has been training at Axé Capoeira Comox Valley for 10 years since she was only 6 years old!  She has a passion for all aspects of the art form from the fight to the music. She is a great example of a disciplined youth committed to her health and wellness and is currently inspiring our beginner youth group teaching them Tuesday’s and thursdays. 

Abelha
Abelha is our Youth leader in training.  This young woman has been the most dedicated youth student that we have ever seen at Axé Capoeira Comox Valley. Her passion for leadership was apparent when she showed up for every single class to train hard, and to help guide up and coming practitioners. She leads by example, with confidence in her ability to learn and has proven her skills in the roda locally and internationally. She has travelled to Brazil to enrich her experience and has played capoeira with some of the best up and coming youth both in Brazil and Canada. We are excited to watch Abelha’s growth as athlete and leader. 

Treine bastante e estude para entender melhor a nossa cultura.
Lutem pelos seus objetivos, Nao deixem que ninguem destrua os seus sonhos.
Quando sonharem sonhem completo.
A pessoa pode ter varias coisas mais ou menos, mas não pode
sonhar mais ou menos, senão voce sera uma pessoa mais ou menos.


Mestre Barrão

​“Axé Capoeira Comox Valley respectfully acknowledge that we live and work on the unceded traditional territory of the K’òmoks First Nation.“