Tacoma Capoeira Center (Capoeira Vida)

Every class and event at the Tacoma Capoeira Center is free. The center runs as Capoeira Vida, a nonprofit program powered by Tasveer, with funding from the City of Tacoma, Tacoma Creates, ArtsFund, ArtsWA and other supporters. In the center's words, the entire program is “100% free and open to all ages and skill levels.”

The art taught here is Capoeira Angola, which the center describes as combining movement, music and self-defense. Classes are split by level. Beginner classes cover foundational movements, basic sequences and an introduction to capoeira music, and no experience is needed. Intermediate and advanced classes take on more complex techniques, partner work and a deeper look at capoeira's cultural roots. Progress is tracked with a traditional cord system. Teens who are ready to train with adults are welcome in the adult classes, and kids from age 6 have their own classes and a family class.

Lead instructor True “De Verdade” Rasuli Emeka was graduated to 1st-degree Instructor of Capoeira Angola in 2023 by Mestre Mangangá and Grande Mestre Nô, and teaches under the guidance and lineage of Mestre Mangangá, who co-founded the center with Contramestre Galo.

The center doesn't list weekly class days and times outside its class calendar. One date is fixed: the roda on the first Friday of each month at 6 pm, open to everyone regardless of level or affiliation.