Capoeira academy in Toronto. Capoeira Malês Toronto is dedicated to promoting the art of Capoeira in the GTA.
Under the dedicated guidance of Mestre Lua Branca, the capoeira practitioner will learn the fundamental movements of capoeira, as well as understand its history of origins and its culture and development. Capoeira encompasses aspects of dance, martial arts, acrobatics, music and Brazilian culture in a single art form.
Coming up soon! Batizado & Troca de Cordas 2026, September 11 & 12. Save the date!
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Empatia na capoeira cria laços de amizade e respeito.
Mestre Lua & Mestre Pirata jogando no Encontro de Primavera 2026, Toronto, Canada.
02/22/2026
Os Canadenses estiveram presentes no primeiro batizado da nossa família Malês deste ano. Obrigado pela recepção, e parabéns Mestre Negão, CM Tempero, e CM Pixote pelo seu trabalho e evento. Um grande abraço e felicidades aos todos graduados!
02/09/2026
In January 1835, enslaved and freed African Muslims known as the Malês organized one of the most powerful revolts against slavery in Brasil 🇧🇷
Led by Yoruba-speaking Muslims in Salvador (Bahia), the Malê Revolt was carefully planned, rooted in faith, literacy, and a shared vision of freedom. Though ultimately suppressed, it terrified slaveholders and exposed the strength, organization, and resistance of Black people under slavery.
The Malês remind us: resistance didn’t start with abolition — it forced it.
| Monday | 7pm - 8:25pm |
| Wednesday | 7pm - 8:25pm |
| Friday | 7pm - 9pm |
