Lineage & community
Capoeira groups worldwide
Discover historic and contemporary groups, their lineages, training locations and graduation systems.
ContemporâneaCordão de Ouro
Founded by Mestre Suassuna, one of the largest capoeira groups in the world.
São Paulo, Brazil12,000· est. 1967
RegionalAbadá-Capoeira
Associação Brasileira de Apoio e Desenvolvimento da Arte-Capoeira.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil30,000· est. 1988
AngolaSenzala
Historic Angola group keeping the traditions of Mestre Pastinha alive.
Salvador, Brazil5,400· est. 1965
RegionalAxé Brasil
Largest capoeira group in Iberia with branches across Europe.
Lisbon, Portugal2,200· est. 1992