Join us for an empowering and informative capoeira class tailored to equip Black British community members with essential skills for their safety. In this engaging workshop, participants will look at self-defence techniques as a spiritual act and a tool for the community to deescalate conflicts, while fostering a sense of security and confidence within ourselves.
What is Capoeira?
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance, acrobatics, music and spirituality. It is known for its acrobatic and complex maneuvers, often involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks.
About the Workshop
Basic Self-Defence Techniques: Our instructor, who understand the unique challenges faced by Black Brits, will guide you through capoeira fundamentals, considering the form as an ancestral and ancient practice.
Deescalation Strategies: Learn how to navigate potential conflicts with cultural sensitivity, using effective verbal communication and non-aggressive body language.
Empowerment and Confidence Building: Gain the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the world with increased self-assurance, recognising the importance of self-empowerment within the Black British community.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO: Black British people
WHEN: 13th March 2024, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
WHERE: St John's and St Peter's Church, Darnley Road, B16 8TF
Facilitator: Denise Amory-Reid
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The Arkhe
British-born Black people have shared roots with the rest of the Black Afrikan Disapora, which can often influence our foundational sense of selves. Caribbean, West African, and African American cultures heavily feature in our everyday lives. Although we may access diaspora and heritage, these cultures were not designed with our context in mind. As the ‘Black British’ demographic becomes more pronounced, there is an increasing need for a culture that is intentionally built by us, for us.
Meaning ‘first principle’, the Arkhe is a semi-tangible embassy and vessel for Black Brits. It will first ‘dock’ at MAIA’s Yard Art House, before making visitations across the country.
An Afro-Speculative project, the Arkhe is the first morphological Black British Institution, designed to equip British-born Afro/Black people with 1) historical and contextual education; 2) intentional, foundational Black British culture-building staples and rites; 3) and ways to gather, celebrate and organise despite limited access to space.