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Friday Teen Capoeira

At: Circus Center – 755 Frederick Street. SF, CA 94103

Date: Fridays from September 6 – December 20, 2024. 5:30-7:30pm

* No class on October 11th or November 29th

Price:
1. Capoeira form 5:30-6:30pm $300
2. Capoeira from 5:30-6:30 + Acrobatics w/ Coach Dom from 6:30-7:30 $580

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Capoeira Batizado (Belt Ceremony)

At: Don Fisher Boys and Girls Clubhouse. 380 Fulton St. SF, CA 94102

Date: May 3, 2025
– Saturday (12pm –2:30pm)

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Workshops and Presentations

Play-based Workshops

Classes led by Coach Jarrel, Artist & Educator.
B.A in Child and Adolescent Development: Youth Work & Out of School Time
20+ years of youth work experience from SF – East Africa

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Testimonials

“Hello! Do you want to join capoeira class? I hope you do! Capoeira is a Brazilian dance-fight made by Brazilian slaves! This class is taught by Mr. Jarrel. Mr. Jarrel is funny, kind, understanding and respectful of feelings. Here is my opinion: Capoeira is a great experience for kids. Please join!”

- Susanna

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In Solitude and Solidarity

“… for there are times when disobedience heals a very ailing part of the self. It relieves the human spirit’s distress at being forced into narrow boundaries. For the nearly powerless, defying authority is often the only power available.” ―Malidoma
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A Traveler’s Mind

This was my first trip to Africa — we were headed to Ethiopia, with a layover in Cairo. I awoke at about 4 a.m. to the pilot’s announcement that we would be landing soon. From my window, I saw lights and a highway.
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99% Invisible: Model City

Source: 99% Invisible [23:00] Jarrel Phillips: I’m Jarrel Phillips, San Francisco native, born and raised in Fillmore. My grandparents all came here from the South when that migration was happening. I’m a performer. I teach capoeira throughout the city. I’ve been doing a project called “I Am San Francisco, Black Pasts And Presents, The ...
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Jarrel “Chumbinho” Phillips, Ave Founder

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