Capoeira Malês Boca Raton is a registered non-profit organization dedicated to fostering discipline, self-control, and respect through the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira.

Capoeira Regional, the style we practice, originated in Brazil more than 500 years ago, developed by enslaved Africans as both a form of cultural preservation and a means of resilience. Today, Capoeira stands as a powerful blend of martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music—an art form that continues to inspire, empower, and build community worldwide.

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Our Leadership and History

 

Our local group operates under the guidance of Mestre Negão, who has more than two decades of Capoeira training and teaching experience. Capoeira Malês was originally founded by Mestre Curisco and Contra Mestre Lua Branca, who brought their passion for Capoeira from Brazil to North America. Their vision has always been to preserve Capoeira’s cultural traditions while making them accessible to new generations of students.

Their teaching philosophy is rooted in values of respect, discipline, and cultural exchange. Through their leadership, Capoeira Malês not only serves as a center for physical training but also as a platform for promoting Brazilian culture and strengthening cross-cultural understanding.

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Community Commitment

 

Capoeira Malês thrives through the dedication of its members, who volunteer their time to teaching classes, performing at local events, organizing community activities, and maintaining our studio. This collective effort embodies the true essence of Capoeira: community-building, cultural preservation, and positive energy (axé).

In nearly a decade of service, our organization has grown to reach more than 100 students of all ages. Beyond Capoeira training, we offer programs in Samba, Afro-Brazilian dance, and Maculelê, extending our cultural impact. We are committed to making the arts accessible by providing affordable classes, free workshops, and inclusive opportunities for youth, teens, and adults alike.

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Our Mission

Our mission:

• Preserve and promote the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira and its cultural traditions.

• Provide accessible arts education to individuals of all ages, regardless of financial background.

• Foster community engagement through performances, workshops, and volunteer-driven programming.

• Empower youth and families by offering positive, culturally rich alternatives to traditional extracurricular activities.

Through these efforts, we seek to ensure that Capoeira continues to thrive as both an art form and a tool for community enrichment, cultural connection, and personal growth.

Our group is under the supervision of  Mestre Negao, who has been training Capoeira for over 20 years. Capoeira Malês was founded by Mestre Curisco and Mestre Lua Branca after emigrating from Brazil to the United States and Canada, respectively. Their aim is to share their love for capoeira and share their experience with students. This experience is based on the values of respect, discipline and tradition. Not only are Mestre Curisco and Mestre Lua Branca committed to the preservation and values of capoeira as an art, but also to disseminating the Brazilian culture worldwide and passing on these values to their students.

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Capoeira Malês was founded by Mestre Curisco and Contra Mestre Lua Branca after emigrating from Brazil to the United States and Canada respectively. Their aim is to share their love of capoeira and their wealth of experience with students, based on their shared values of respect, discipline and tradition. Not only are Mestre Curiso and Contra Mestre Lua Branca committed to the preservation and values of capoeira as an art, but also to disseminating the Brazilian culture worldwide and passing on these values to their students.

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Our members often volunteer their time to teaching classes, performing, organizing community events, and maintaining the studio. Working together, we stay true to the spirit of Capoeira – community-building, comradery, and great axé or energy.

Nearly a decade after our inception, Capoeira Malês has expanded to offer adult and kid level capoeira, Samba / Afro-Brazilian dance, and Maculelé to over 100 students. We are committed to making arts accessible to the community by offering workshops and providing a supportive community alternative to youth, teens, and adults alike at an affordable or free cost.