Capoeira Brasil East

Learning Capoeira has been a fantastic journey for me. The workouts are great, but learning about the culture only adds more to the experience. Capoeira is movement, art and music. Professora Pavão and Chegado pour every ounce of energy they have into every class which only motivates me to want to learn more. This group is very welcoming and committed to art. It’s absolutely the best place in LA to learn Capoeira.

I love the instructors, the students and the gym. Very family friendly! Getting in great shape through capoeira is only the icing on the cake. Capoeira works your mind and your spirit, not just your body.

Great School Great Teachers Super fun to be around!
Come and try it out first class is free!

I started going to capoeira three years ago at this location. I thought capoeira looked cool and just wanted to try it out. But after the third class, I was hooked. It is the greatest workout I have ever done not only because it challenges me but because it is super fun to do.
I was super shy when I started but capoeira has really helped me come out of my shell. Now I can do things I never imagined would be physically possible for me. Also it’s a great way to meet new people as the class is very welcoming and sociable.

I’ve known Pavao and Chegado since before CB East was even a twinkle in their eyes! It’s been awesome to see their group grow– I am so proud of the work they have done and I fully support their progress. They have created a community that is warm, caring, and supports a healthy lifestyle. They put a lot of thought into the classes they teach to ensure that the students they are teaching will get the best out of it, whether it is an advanced class or for absolute beginners.
This is a labor of love, and they have put their heart and soul in it. In addition to their classes at XTC they teach a free community class in Highland Park, and they are on faculty at a middle school, teaching capoeira and inspiring middle school youth to be athletic and giving them accomplishments to be proud of.
Have I mentioned that they are both highly trained, not just in capoeira (they have been instructing for over ten years) but in the principles of sports training. As a doctor of physical therapy, these things are important to me! I know how important it is to take care of your body, especially with something that is as intense as capoeira. Classes start with a sports specific warmup, moving into technical movements that they tailor to challenge the level of the student. And in addition to the physical aspects of capoeira, you will also learn the history, culture, and music that comes along with it. You will learn basic Portuguese. This is an authentic environment, an experience way deeper than just an exercise class.
Pavao and Chegao are inspiring people, they act with love and integrity in everything they do, and I am blessed to have them in my life.
Axe!

Capoeira is not just a great way to keep in shape, but it’s also a great source of positive reinforcement. Some of the skills and fitness we have acquired from Pavao and Chegado have put us in top form and established a new sense of inspiration for my classmates and I. And what better way to feel young again than to get upside down and roll around while building strength? :)

For those of you who have never heard of capoeira or say it once and were wondering what it was come in for a class. I was first introduced to this art a few years back in undergrad and fell in love, but graduate school had other plans for me and I unfortunately did not have the time to train. I am now back in action at Capoeira Brasil East and I must say it is a breath of fresh air. The classes are led by a great duo Pavão and Chegado. They are a motivating couple who really knows how to push «capoeiristas in training.» I have only been training here for the past month and it already feels like a home away from home. Everyone is so nice and you learn so much. Capoeira Brasil East doesn’t just give you and AMAZING work out but helps get a great attitude and perspective on life. Can’t wait to see where all this training will lead me and if you’re curious check out a class. You have nothing to loose!

Truly an amazing place to learn Capoeira. I’ve always wanted to learn but had been hesitant for a variety of reasons. Then I saw these folks on the street at a music festival and came to class three days later. The energy of the instructors and the students is really wonderful. Everyone loves being there and it’s a great community to be a part of. I felt at home almost right away. I’d recommend this place to anyone interested in exploring this beautiful, captivating, and joyful martial art.

I had trained for 3 ½ years before arriving at CB East in Eagle Rock. Pavao has definitely helped break me of bad habits in my game, like general sloppiness. Also I had a habit of playing move for move and Chegado is teaching me to play thinking 4 steps ahead. Since starting with CB east I have gone out to a couple of rodas and found myself playing a more techincal game and a more intelligent game.

Pavão and Chegado are my mentors, my heroes, a top notch super stars.
Although I have resigned from Capoeira due to injuries this would be one of the best places to train even within the Capoeira Brasil group.
It’s true it can be a little CULTish but their all good people.
I have made friends I know that will be my friends for life, even if I’m not part of the cult.
The workout is AMAZING!!!
I think I can crack a walnut with my ass.

I have trained capoeira for a few years now, and I have to say that I always look forward to training with Pavao and Chegado. They are excellent teachers, and their classes are well structured and thought out to help you grow as a capoierista, regardless of your level of skill.
The group is welcoming to new members, and regular students are really fun to train with. One thing I really like is that this group is part of a large capoeira community, and so visiting students will often come to class, giving you exposure to different styles.

This is the best exercise class experience ever! It’s not just a class it’s a community; it’s food for the, body, mind & soul; it’s athletic; it’s art; it’s music and it’s a family filled with health and well-​being! Once your in you can’t stop! I invite everyone to come. I started just about two year ago and my body is doing things I never thought it could do! Is it challenging? YES! but that’s what it’s all about! and overcoming the physical challenges that Capoeira provides is starting to show positive results in my body and surprisingly in life! Can’t wait to see you all there!!!

I started training capoeira under Mestre Boneco at the academy on Washington Blvd. However, I lived in Highland Park and wanted the convenience of being close to home.
I knew Pavao & Chegado from the academy and I feel that having them both teach utilizing their individual styles is wonderful. They really help you hone in on strengthening your game and agility. They are very committed to enriching the class by being active in the community and having other instructors teach as well. They give so much time in energy before and after class to help you develop your game! I feel it is a welcoming group-​no person is too good-​everyone any level is able to come and train.
CBER is like a family-​we train hard and share a lot of time with each other outside of class. I have formed strong friendships with my fellow capoeiristas’. Several came to my wedding and played the berimbau! What an honor!
I now live in Salt Lake City-​every trip to LA throughout the year I always come back to CBER and train! I love Pavao & Chegado and the home they have created with CBER!
Tanajura!

While I normally train at the Capoeira Brasil location on Washington Blvd., I’m always happy to take a class at this East-​side location. Instructors Pavão and Chegado totally complement each other as teachers and they are strong role models in the Capoeira community. They take the time to put together a well-​constructed lesson plan which is both informative and fun for kids, beginners and more advanced students. I have trained with Pavão and Chegado for about 7 years and they are truly passionate about the art, history and creativity of Capoeira.

I’ve been training off and on with Capoeira Brasil Los Angeles for about four years now, first at their headquarters in Culver City, then most recently with Pavao and Chegado at this satellite location in Eagle Rock. I’ve never felt so fulfilled by a workout/​martial art and I definitely credit this particular capoeira group because of their amazing energy and instructors.
A friend brought me to a class and I was immediately enamored by the roda, the circle in which two people play capoeira accompanied by the music and energy of the rest of the group. The group is lead by a renowned mestre (Master) that radiates so much passion, you can’t help but get caught up in it. It’s what pushes you to try movements you think you will never be able to do (but then you do it). It’s what keeps you coming back again and again and again.
Prior to CB, I had never trained or felt a desire to train in a martial art because most of them seem very rigid, cold or just completely barbaric. Capoeira is different. It’s a beautiful art that embodies the passion and history of Afro-​Brazilian culture while cultivating a community of instructors and trainees that treat you like family. You will not only get a unique and challenging workout, you will fall in love with the rich history and culture from which capoeira originates. You will learn the music and almost feel a sort of spiritual/​soulful connection to its message. Pavao and Chegado are experienced and amazing instructors who are always encouraging their students to push themselves physically, but also believe in themselves. They often explain where styles, movements or songs originate or mean, which helps you understand why you are training one way or another.
Definitely try a class. First one is free! While the instructors and regular trainees are super friendly and warmly welcome newcomers, I think having someone to go with you the first time helps you shake your newbie nerves quicker. And like one of my instructors told me during my first week of class, don’t be afraid of the roda (even if you think you don’t have your ginga down). You will probably think everyone is laughing at you, but on the contrary, a newbie in the roda always infuses a wave of energy in the group because everyone else is thinking about how incredible it felt after their first roda. So try your best, have fun and definitely come back for more!