Axé Capoeira is working hard to ensure that Capoeira has a strong future. By researching, traveling, and participating in events, we continually increase our knowledge and contribute to the evolution of Capoeira as both an art form and a viable profession. Our goal is for Capoeira to be placed among the most widely practiced and respected martial art forms in the world.

Locally, Contra Mestre Bambu is determined to bring Americans in capoeira into a more respected light by producing talented well-rounded capoeiristas versed in all aspects of Brazilian culture.

The philosophy of Grupo Axé Capoeira is to respect all the Mestres, preserve the roots and traditions of Capoeira, and train Capoeira in all its aspects: as a fight, art, and culture. We endeavor to teach and educate so that capoeira will grow in a positive healthy way. Thru our classes, we pass on to the student both physical and mental methods of training so they learn to create situations and maintain a dialogue within the game. By playing both with friends and enemies, students learn to deal with any situation in or out of the roda. In North America, we not only teach movements but the Brazilian language and customs as well. This way, the students will have a full understanding of the culture, which is necessary to become true capoeiristas.