The game takes place within a circle of participants referred to as "roda de capoeira," where two of them enter at a time and spar at the singing/clapping sound and vigilant eyes of the others. Players alternate attacking and evasion of striking sequences in a continuous flow of movements where the defending strategy is to avoid contact. Rather than direct, the more prevalent scheme of attack is to lead the opponent to commit a mistake by use of deceiving/dribbling sequences.

 

Capoeira Tamandua and Capoeira Cultural Club encourage all students to participate in rodas around campus and during campuswide events.  School spirit events include Welcome Week, Late Night at the ARC, Rainbow Festival, and Wayzgoose.  Come join in on all the action!