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CAPOEIRA Classes for Kids & Adults in Silver Spring MD
MESTRE HAKIM (Roberto Tapia)
CAPOEIRA Classes for Kids & Adults in Silver Spring MD
MESTRE HAKIM (Roberto Tapia)
Congratulations Mestre!
We would like to congratulate Roberto Tapia, a.k.a. Mestre Hakim, for receiving the cord of Mestre this past July 25th at the 2nd International Anga Capoeira Encounter in Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil.
After 31 years of dedication, the journey continues stronger than ever!
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" Great Capoeira demo, very energizing and interactive show"
- Anderson Charlyn
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Toddler Capoeira
Toddler Capoeira Age 3-5 - New Session Sep 5th
Saturdays 9:15-10:00am
Classes focus on developing motor skills in this fun introduction to the basic movements of Capoeira. Toddlers engage in floor exercises and end the class with learning songs, playing the drums and tambourines. Parent participation or presence is required for this class. .
*This Class is Seasonal
Kids Capoeira
Schedule Thu5:30-6:30pm, & Sat 11-12 (all levels)
Kids capoeira focus on developing motor skills and cooperation with peers through learning the basic movements of Capoeira such as kicks, defenses and acrobatic movements along with songs and musical instruments. After about a year and/or having obtained the first cord the child is eligible to enter the level 2 Capoeira class.
Adult Capoeira
Schedule Mon 6-7pm, Thu 6:30-7:45pm, Sat 12:00-1:15pm
Classes are designed to give students a global and complete notion of Capoeira, that includes, the martial art aspect, the acrobatic aspect and the musical aspect. This philosophy of Capoeira encourages us to motivate one another to be better Capoeiristas. Join our Capoeira community!
About mestre Hakim (Roberto Tapia)
ANGÁ Capoeira in the Washington DC area is lead by Roberto Tapia a.k.a Mestre Hakim, owner and creator of Roda Movements.
Biography
Roberto Tapia, also known as Mestre Hakim, began training Capoeira in Santiago, Chile in 1995 with Capoeira Sul da Bahia under Mestre Railson and later with Mestre Maxuel, who remains his mestre today. In 2005, he moved to the U.S. and, in 2008, opened his studio Roda Movements in Takoma Park, MD—creating a community space for capoeira, fitness, and dance.
Since then, he has organized over 20 Capoeira Batizados in the DC area, bringing mestres and professors from across the U.S. and abroad.
He earned the title of Professor in Arraial D'Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil (2013) and later Contramestre in USA (2021).
Roberto Tapia became an American citizen in 2015. He has represented Capoeira at major events, including the Smithsonian Folklife Festival (2017), and has taught workshops and seminars nationally and internationally in over 15 countries, including Mozambique, Benin, Chile, Colombia, Puerto Rico and Brazil. In 2023, he relocated Roda Movements to Wheaton, Maryland, and traveled with his students to Brazil for the first International Anga Capoeira Encounter.
In July 2026, after 31 years of dedication to Capoeira, Roberto Tapia earned the prestigious title of Mestre during the 2nd International Encontro Angá Capoeira, organized by his mestre, Mestre Maxuel, in Porto Seguro, Bahia, Brazil.
Learn more at www.rodamovements.com
20th ANGA Capoeira Batizado – DMV
On March 22, 2026, We had ou Capoeira event.
We would like to thank all the students who got their new Capoeira cords, and all the teachers who traveled from different states to share their knowledge and energy. We are also grateful to all the parents for encouraging their children and supporting our studio and Capoeira classes.
Because of you, over 120 people experienced the beauty of Capoeira.
We also want to recognize Roberto Tapia (Contramestre Hakim) for organizing this event and for being a role model, a leader, and a pillar of our community.
We truly appreciate your trust and commitment to our mission.
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