All Classes Taught by Mestre Fran

Capoeira Maculelê Atlanta is run by Mestre Fran. All classes are taught by Mestre Francisco A. R. da Silva, who as the first master in Atlanta, was a pioneer of Capoeira. What are you waiting for? Join the Capoeira community, and get started today!

Testimonials

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I'm Having a Great time training here in Decatur, All the students are so nice and the classes have a lot of Energy!! Also Dance Classes(Samba) and Music/Instruments are Awesome!! THANKS MESTRE FRAN!!!!! Axe Maculele Decatur

-- Dandhara

Capoeira is the most complex, but most fun I have ever had in my life. I try to practice evryday when I have some spare time and I am always trying to learn new moves with and without the teacher. I think everyone should practice everyday and grow roots in this form of martial art. Remember to Jinga and we'll be back to get our cords!!!!

-- Justen & Rasheed

I went to the Maculele class on Friday and Mestranda took time out of the class to help us and that one on one basis is important in the art of Capoeira. Remember to Jinga and go Maculele!!!

-- Justen & Rasheed

Justen and I have been wanting to come to the classes in Decatur every Friday.We have found something in capoeira that just clicks, that we cannot find anywhere else. Capoeria is rich with a lot of history and culture that I think everyone should know and share. Capoeira has brought me closer to my friends and others and I appreciate everyone who helps to teach me this art. Remember to Jinga and we will come again in February. Axe Everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

-- Justen & Rasheed

Rasheed and I just want to thank Juba, Fantasma, Abbrehizino, Gulie, Zulu, and last but not least Mestre Fran for teaching us the basics to capoeira. We love the friday classes so much. That is the most fun thing we have done in our whole life. We plan on coming back. Cant wait to get cord!!!

-- Justen Ross and Rasheed

I have been to a few Capoeira events of the course of this past year and I have been amazed. Even though Capoeira is very foreign to me and I still need to understand the complexities of the sport I was astounded of the athleticism and grace all capoeristas have. Especially one in particular. Te amo baby

-- Vito

Mestre Fran is one of the most energetic, positive, and supportive people I've ever met. He's an incredible capoeirista and a very effective teacher. Most importantly, I keep coming away from his classes with a smile on my face.

-- Meredith

It's a rare thing to train with someone as renowned as Mestre Fran. We're so lucky to have him here in Atlanta. I've never known a teacher to be at once as passionate, energetic, and motivating as he is. Mestre is the real deal. And frankly, a personal role model and mentor for me.

-- juba

Capoeira is a completely balanced art form, and Capoeira Maculelê Decatur provides the ideal forum for experiencing its music, sport, dance and community. My son practices automatically when he is away from class and attends every workshop and public event he can. His passion is so infectious that after watching him play for a couple years, I couldn't resist trying it myself. We are fortunate to have truly amazing teachers here in Decatur, and now that Mestre Fran and Mestranda Sara are here for an extended stay, we have direct access to unsurpassed authenticity. Axé!

-- Thomas "Artista Maculelê" Vinton

I've only heard the legends of classes with Mestre Fran in Atlanta. Now we get to experience his insights into this fantastic cultural experience first hand. It is a privilege to train with an artist like Mestre Fran.

-- pikachu

Images

Mestre Fran about to play with Forte-Amável

Aberrêzinho and Dandhara posing

In the kids class working on Capoeira artworks

Kids at latest batizado celebrating their new cordas

Capoeira Maculelê Atlanta Plays Capoeira on Independence Day in Decatur

Mestre Fran Playing the Berimbau

Mestre Fran Plays Capoeira with Boy to Award him a New Corda

Mestre Fran Leads Kids in Line for Batizado to get New Capoeira Belts

Mestre Fran Congratulates Boy from Favela (Slum) at Receiving a New Corda

Mestranda Sara Celebrates with Kids from Favela (Slum) After Batizado

Mestranda Sara Plays Capoeira with Mestre Pinati

Close-Up of Girl from Favela (Slum) at Batizado

Professor Cavalo Plays Capoeira in Sede (Headquarters) of Capoeira Maculelê

Parts of Capoeira Instruments Waiting for the next Roda

The Sede (Headquarters) of Capoeira Maculelê Entrance

The Sede (Headquarters) of Capoeira Maculelê

Capoeira Students of Maculelê Atlanta Representing at the Mundial

Mestre Fran, Professor Chocolate with Kids from Favela (Slum) with their New Cordas

Mestre Fran, Mestranda Sara Celebrate a Successful Mundial

Mestre Fran Introduces Mestre Aberrê at the Mundial 2008

Capoeira Kid from the Batizado in the Favela (Slum)

Capoeira Maculelê Lining Up the Atabaques (Drums) for Dance Performances

Capoeira Maculelê Performs Samba de Roda

Capoeira Maculelê Performs the Maculelê Dance

Capoeira Kids form the Bateria (Instruments In Capoeira)

All Capoeira Students Celebrate at the End of the Mundial 2008

All Kids from the Favela (Slum) Batizado

A Capoeira Game in Decatur

Mestranda Sara Doing a Leque

Mestranda Sara Playing Capoeira in Decatur

Dandhara trains Capoeira in Decatur

Mestre Fran Demonstrates a Sequence

Class Information

All Classes Taught by Mestre Fran

Classes are located at one of two locations:

Several Dancers Core, 519 N McDonough St, Decatur, GA
Atlanta's United Tae Kwon Do, 533 W Howard Ave, Decatur, GA

>> Capo-Kids Program: Classes for Kids

Kids classes are held at Several Dancers Core, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 5:15 PM. Classes are divided by age group:

Big Kids - 7 and older - on Mondays
Little Kids - under 7 - on Wednesdays
All kids together for capoeira, music, and roda on Fridays

>> Beginner Classes

Mondays & Wednesdays at 8:30 PM at Atlanta's United Tae Kwon Do
Fridays at 7:00 PM at Several Dancers Core

>> Regular Adult Classes

Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:15 PM at Several Dancers Core
Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 PM at Atlanta's United Tae Kwon Do

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Please arrive at least 15 minutes before class
Wear comfortable workout pants and a t-shirt
Bring a bottle of water (water is also available for sale)

Friday Classes

Every Friday we meet at Several Dancers Core at 7 PM to work on various Afro-Brazilian dances, generally Samba and sometimes Puxada de Rede and Maculelê. Afterwards, we do our weekly open roda. Join us!

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All Classes Taught by Mestre Fran

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Class Information

All Classes Taught by Mestre Fran

>> Capo-Kids Program: Classes for Kids

>> Beginner Classes

>> Regular Adult Classes

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