ABOUT US
We are the Springfield branch of Volta Ao Mundo Capoeira. Under the instruction of Mestre Rony Costa of Volta Ao Mundo in Sarasota, Florida, we practice and train in the art of Capoeira.
What is Capoeira (pronounced kapo-â-ra)? Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian form of dance that incorporates self defense maneuvers into a beautiful and devastating martial art. There is more information on the history and music on the capoeira link.
VAM Springfield is currently the only martial arts group that offers capoeira classes in Springfield, Illinois. We provide our students with the opportunity to learn about capoeira and its beautiful movements, interesting history, and rythmic music. We offer classes for Men, Women, Teens and Children. Please check the Classes link for more information.
If you would like to stop by and talk to our student instructors or just watch a class, we are located in the Springfield Karate & Fitness Center, 315 Chatham Road in Springfield just behind the Pizza Hut on the corner of Chatham and Monroe. You can contact Caleb "Luz" Barnett or Sabrina "Gazela" Barnett for more information at (217) 415-1679 or (217) 726-8893 during class hours. Visit the Staff link if you would like to e-mail them for more information.