Discover the historical forces that shaped this cultural expression.

This course is designed for English-speaking Capoeira practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Brazilian history and how it has shaped the creation, evolution, and global journey of Capoeira.

Through 31 concise, thoughtfully crafted lessons across 10 modules — totaling over 4 hours of audiovisual content — you’ll explore how key moments in Brazil’s history are woven into your practice. For those who want to dive deeper, each lesson includes curated resources to support further learning and reflection.

Rather than replace traditional narratives, this course invites you to revisit and reframe them — offering a more critical, complete view of Capoeira as a cultural expression and a form of resistance.

There are no formal tests. Instead, the course encourages curiosity and dialogue through reflective prompts and discussion-based quizzes.

History is Capoeira, too.

Need extra support?

Don’t miss the chance to strengthen your learning and clarify your questions with personalized sessions. You can book one-on-one time with Professor Juanjo Tartaruga by adding either of the following options to your cart: