• 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

NEW Sunday Class STARTS 13th June!

Instructor Caranguejo will be starting a new class on Sunday 13th June at Jupiter Health Club in Easington, County Durham.

Classes start at 10am - 11.30am and cost £5.00

Jupiter Health Club
Seaside Lane
Easington Villageread more

New Photos

Some photos from the 2009 "20 Years of Taz" Batizado have been added to the Media section. We will hopefully be adding more soon as well...

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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
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Professor Tazmania

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Vane Tempest Hall, Durham
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Instructor Caranguejo

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Jupiter Health Club, County Durham
10:00am - 11:30am
Instructor Caranguejo

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