Mission

ABAD-Capoeira San Franciscos ACSF preserves develops and shares the art of Capoeira with integrity and cultivates engages and supports cultural practitioners and artists. By exploring creative ways of sharing Capoeira and related arts ACSF remains a pioneering force in the preservation and development of Brazilian arts. Founded in 1991 by master artist Mrcia Treidler ACSF uses Capoeira arts to enrich strengthen and uplift under-resourced communities and as a catalyst to build a healthy just and vibrant society in which people feel connected to and responsible for their community. Women-led and rooted in San Franciscos Mission District for over 32 years ACSF continues its commitment to providing accessible inclusive culturally authentic programs and apprenticeships taught by highly skilled artists.