Tacoma Capoeira Center 902 Market Street, Tacoma, WA 98402

"Prof. Galo and the team are amazing. I had no prior experience with Capoeira but the team made me comfortable and made learning a beautiful experience so easy. One of the things I learned from them is that, unlike other martial art forms, Capoeira is a fun side of art which celebrated as an expression of freedom rather than an expression of survival or dominance. I do not doubt that anyone will have a transformative experience and be able to feel the passion in their day-to-day lives"

"If you have the opportunity to train with Professor Galo, do it. Professor Galo holds a special place in my heart. During the pandemic I was looking for ways to keep my kids occupied, and knew very little about Capoeira. What I did know was that the history is rich in social justice and resistance to slavery in Brazil, and that the art form blends dance with music. Professor Galo welcomed our family with calm humor as he coached my then 7yo boy through how to do a cartwheel in just two weeks, taught all three kids beautiful songs in Portuguese, all while teaching them how to “play” Capoeira, a skill they have happily carried with them in their lives, spontaneously playing the sport anywhere they have space to do so. Their body awareness and confidence were also both markedly improved. Overall an excellent experience for our whole family."

"My 2 sons love the leadership and encouragement to always be their best self. The positive energy and love while they play in a roda always is the highlight of their day. This is a very eclectic art of diversity and creativity."

"The Tacoma Capoeira Center is a wonderful place to explore the Afro-Brazilian art of capoeira, meet great people, and get moving in ways you probably thought your body wasn’t capable of. Professor Galo (Omari) is a fantastic teacher — knowledgeable, patient, encouraging, and a welcoming sense of humor. I tried their week of free classes almost 3 years ago and have been loving it ever since. These are my people!"

"Professor Galo and his students in Tacoma are simply amazing. I often train with Professor Galo in Seattle, but there is nothing like seeing him interact with his "hometown" students in Tacoma. The space is open and inviting for students of all ages and abilities. Tacoma Capoeira Center is a great place to train, grow, and fellowship! Fed Brooks"