• Group Senzala North East
    Group Senzala North East
    Teaching Capoeira in the North East of England since 1994
  • Rio de Janeiro
    Grupo Senzala de Capoeira
    Founded in 1963 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
  • Berimbau
    Music is an integral part of Capoeira
    Learn to play the instruments such as the Berimbau - the single string bow which controls the "game" of Capoeira.

 

Welcome to GroupSenzala.co.uk, the Official website for the Capoeira Senzala clubs in the North of England.

We have been running since 1994 under the guidance of Mestre Gato, one of the founding members of the Grupo Senzala organisation - one of the biggest and well respected groups in Brazil.  We currently lead classes in Newcastle upon Tyne and Durham with Professor Tazmania and Instructor Caranguejo.

So... What is Capoeira?

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form that combines elements of Martial Arts, Dance, Game, Music and Acrobatics. It is one of the fastest growing sports world-wide and will help you to not only improve your fitness but also your balance, strength, agility, flexibility and co-ordination.

Capoeira is a FUN, SOCIAL and CULTURAL sport where EVERYONE is welcome!

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Latest News

Outro Ano, Outro Batizado

A huge thanks to everyone who made it for this years batizado! Was an amazing turnout and we really do appreciate it. Obviously a big thanks to Mestre Pedro and Professor Julio for coming along and sharing their experience and techniques with us and for helping us to...

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Group Senzala North East Batizado 2013

We'll be hosting our annual Batizado on the 5th-6th May 2012. Head on over to the Events page for more information.

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About our classes

Our classes are open to everyone! - whether you are a complete beginner or have been playing Capoeira for years. Capoeira is an activity for the masses, not for the few!

We teach all aspects and styles of Capoeira in a fun and healthy environment. You will not only learn the movements of Capoeira but also the Music, Language and Culture of Brazil.

Come along to your nearest class and give it a try!

 

This Week...

Heaton Community Centre, Newcastle
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contra Mestre Tazmania

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Vane Tempest Hall, Durham
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Professor Caranguejo

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Dance City, Newcastle
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Contra Mestre Tazmania

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