Our children do some pretty crazy things that we will never understand… I’m pretty sure it happens to you too. At least 5 times every day. The ZEN buddhists have a surprising philosophy when it comes to things we don’t understand. And a famous guy called John Lennon sang something similar: Let it be. Oftentimes…
Dear parents and students We have teamed up, yet again, with the awesome Jonny from Antbird Media (https://sites.google.com/antbirdmedia.com/site) for our annual Picture Day. What a great opportunity for you and your kids to create lasting memories! Thursday, September 14 Starting at 5:15pmFull uniform required! Bring your belt if you have one! Afterwards, you will receive your…
We are very proud to be voted the BEST OF DECATUR We are excited to share with you all that Capoeira Maculelê Decatur received best of 2023 Decatur award. This award makes us a 17x Award Winning Capoeira School! We are so grateful and humbled to have been given this award. Our family works hard to…
👋 Hey there, amazing moms and dads! As parents, we always want the best for our children, and when it comes to their activities, we’re no different. If you’re on the hunt for a martial arts program for your child, you’re in the right place. But hold on, before you base your decision solely on…
One of the things that I hear a lot from parents is that their kids are acting up in school. They have outbursts during class or simply don’t listen to their teachers. That affects their grades – and their parents’ peace of mind. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. And you’ll be happy to…
Hey parents, Did you know that capoeira training benefits kids by helping them improve fitness and focus, develop patience and self-control, and have fun with their friends. If your son or daughter is looking to stay focused while having fun, they should try our capoeira classes. They are FUN and your child will learn a…
This is an awesome place run by wonderful people. Both of my kids have been attending for years! They benefit physically, emotionally, and the teachers also discuss having good discipline both in the studio and at home. They learn Capoeira, Portuguese music and instruments, and over time also builds their confidence and self esteem. They…
SPRING BELT GRADUATION Join Maculele-Capoeira on Saturday, May 20 as we celebrate another year of our student’s training accomplishments. This multi-generational event provides an unparalleled opportunity for Capoeira Decatur community to gather with guest mestres, capoeiristas from Brazil and North America for intensive learning through workshops, lectures, performances, and belt ceremony. The event kicks off…
We made it, friends; happy November! We are so grateful to all the incredible people and experiences this past year has brought us here at Capoeira Decatur. How much our students have grown this year as capoeiristas, artists, and people. How wonderful it has been to welcome so many new families and students to our…
Hey parents and kids, We all know that bullies are mean and awful, but we also know that they are often bigger than us. And when you’re a kid, it can be intimidating to stand up to someone who’s bigger than you because of their size and strength. Luckily capoeira is the perfect way to…