Capoeira Resistência, Marlborough

Capoeira combines dance-like moves, acrobatics, music and sparring in a roda circle, where participants take turns playing instruments, singing and sparring in fluid movements.

No. The classes welcome beginners and provide personalised instruction so you can progress independently.

Classes are primarily tailored for teenagers and adults. Younger children can participate when accompanied by a parent or caregiver who actively joins the class alongside them.

In Blenheim, classes run Mondays and Wednesdays at Marlborough Girls' College gym.

The capoeira uniform is available for sale, including the group T-shirt and white pants (abadas) with loops for Corda.

Yes. The classes are designed to help improve fitness, coordination, mobility, confidence and overall wellbeing, alongside learning capoeira's music and culture.

The programme is open to everybody, including first-time participants and independent capoeiristas.