Capoeira Barro Vermelho

After recently getting into capoeira, I have taken a few capoeira classes here. It is a lot of fun, the instructor is really knowledgeable and has been teaching capoeira in Brazil for years and now is teaching in DC. I had not done any martial arts before so this was a good way to start and I like that it is not full contact (no gloves, helmets, or pads needed)
Capoeira isn’t as commonplace as yoga or kickboxing here in DC but it is a really great cardio workout, and helps a lot with flexibility. Plus it incorporates the music and culture of Brazil so it is not just one-​dimensional.
They have classes here on Saturdays (kids’ capoeira classes) and on Sundays (adult capoeira classes) and they also have classes at All Souls Church on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm. I like that there are many days and times to choose from so it fits any schedule.
Finally the rates are very reasonable especially if you buy an unlimited monthly pass.

Capoeira is one of the best full-​body workouts around. It’s hard to describe because it’s part dance, part martial art, part music. I discovered this exercise last year and have been going regularly since then. You improve your strength, flexibility, cardio, balance and stamina. It’s like Yoga or pilates on steroids. This is a great new Capoeira Group that opened up recently and teaches classes at Bloombars on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as well as other places like BTI Dance studio.
Contra Mestre Bomba is the highest ranked instructor in the «Capoeira Regional» style of Capoeira in the DC/​MD/​VA area, so you will learn a lot. Although the space is a little tight, the classes are small so you do get individual attention and instruction unlike some other super large classes at other places.
Wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to sweat because it will be quite a workout.