CDOB - Cordao de Ouro Capoeira Birmingham

Ethos

Capoeira is a versatile activity that appeals to young people and really works with hard-to-reach sectors of our society e.g. children with behavioural/ learning difficulties.

Our main philosophy is to recognise childrens natural affinity with movement, games and music, and guide this in positive, developmental ways. Our core focus is on personal development using the multi-disciplinary activities of Capoeiras' music, history, etiquette and movement, with more subtle elements of the art-form and its teaching for children with complex needs.

Practicing Capoeira takes us all beyond what we predict is possible with our own bodies. As we surpass our perceived limitations, we feel a subtle change in our sense of self. This aids the growth of self-confidence within a fun environment. That is why it works, there are so many elements that set Capoeira apart from other activities


Progression for Young People

We meet young people in a variety of ways; through their schools and colleges at one-off multi-cultural days, public performances, taster sessions with independent youth organisations catering for various needs. From there, children take the opportunity to learn at a regular class in Birmingham, or class set-up near them due to local demand. They can train to a high skill level over a number of years which includes travelling the UK and Europe to visit other groups or events. They can increase their confidence by becoming part of our Performance team, giving them new experiences within the arts. Beyond this we offer long-term progression pathways, where they can start to train as an assistant and then Instructor to work as part of our team, inspiring new audiences of children completing the cycle.