HOUSTON – There’s something special coming to Houston and Sugar Land, and it’s not just about kicks and flips.
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Capoeira Luanda HTX is introducing the city to capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian martial art form that combines self-defense, dance, music, and culture into something that feels more like a celebration than a workout.
Capoeira was created by enslaved Africans in Brazil as a form of resistance and freedom. It’s a powerful, expressive, and deeply rooted in history, and it’s being taught and shared right here in the Greater Houston area.
Led by Professora Venenosa (Karima Wilson) and Instrutores Paraná (Tony Parana) and Bombril (Damon Bowens), Capoeira Luanda offers weekly classes, live performances, and interactive workshops. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and the vibe is more about building community than competition.
On Oct. 26, they’re hosting their second annual batizado, called Vem Jogar Mais Eu, at the Judson Robinson Jr. Community Center. It’s a free, family-friendly event with live music, a capoeira workshop, and a chance to see the art form in action.
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The event is in partnership with Ginga HTX, a local nonprofit focused on preserving and promoting capoeira culture in Houston.
Whether you’ve seen capoeira before or you’re just curious, this is one of those events that reminds you how much history and joy can live inside movement.
To learn more about Capoeira Luanda HTX, visit their website.