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Welcome! Capoeira Fundo da Mata is a Knoxville-based capoeira group led by Contramestre Avestruz under the banner of the United Capoeira Association (UCA).

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Get ready for the next Beginners’ session, starting May 7th, 2013! Drop-ins are welcome anytime. See below.

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Class Schedule:

Classes are held downtown in the basement studio of the Emporium Center for Arts and Culture  (Jackson Ave. & Gay St.; please enter from alleyway behind building on NE corner):

*          Tuesday 6-8 pm:  Regular Class with Contra-mestre Avestruz.

*          Thursday 6-7:30 pm:  Student-led Conditioning Class.

Class Rates:

FREE — 1st Trial class

$50 — Monthly rate for unlimited classes

$12 — Drop-in rate per class

Contact us for more information. And join us on Facebook for updates about events.

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Announcing:

Next Beginners session starts May, 7th, 2013!

Ever wanted to start capoeira with other beginners? Now is the time! A Beginners-only class is the best way to start. The session lasts 15 weeks, until mid-August, 2013. After completing the first session, students can enter regular classes, which follow the beginners’ class.

Cost: $140, includes free T-shirt (while supplies last!)

Times: Tuesday/Thursday 6-7:15 pm. (Advanced class follows the beginners class)

Where: Emporium basement, corner of Jackson and Gay

What to wear: loose pants, T-shirt, no shoes

Teacher: Contramestre Avestruz and experienced students

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Featured:

Check out this interview with Contramestre Avestruz in Knoxville’s Metro Pulse.