Capoeira Besouro is a martial arts studio located inside the Ocean Park Courtyard, just off of Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica. Capoeira Besouro offers self defense classes in the art of Brazilian Capoeira, a martial art that was originated by Brazilian slaves in the 1700s. It combines dance movements, music and fighting. The head instructor, Mestre Batata, has been teaching this martial art form for 20 years. Classes are held weekly for Capoeira, jazz, hip-hop and Nia. Capoeira Besouro studio is also available for rent, for dance demonstrations, and other forms of martial arts.