A friend invited me to about capoeira about 3 years ago… I took a class in long beach with formado mumia… the class was a pretty awesome work out! I had previously boxed and had fought as a licensed amateur boxer so I know a good work out. I have since been a committed student of capoeira under mumia and boneco… also capoeira brasil has branches in most major cities so if I want to drop in on a class under a different instructor in San diego, San Francisco or even Hong Kong, I am able to practice with my group!