Capoeira Arte was established on 29 April 2000 in Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil. Our founder, João Eduardo Schnor (Mestre Gambá), a Physical Education graduate from UNIMEP (University Methodist of Piracicaba) envisioned a group that would preserve and promote Capoeira's rich heritage.

We are a non-governmental, non-profit organisation committed to researching, developing, and sharing Capoeira's martial art and cultural aspects.

We operate in differents countries, fostering social inclusion, enhancing quality of life, and providing access to culture through Capoeira.

With over 30 years of experience, our educators at Capoeira Arte have navigated countless situations, transforming every challenge into a valuable learning opportunity.

Our international travels have taken Capoeira to diverse cultures, languages, and customs worldwide. These experiences have shaped our unique teaching model, respecting individual abilities and limits while maximising each student's strengths.

We build a community rich with culture, acrobatic movements, music, capoeira instruments, the Portuguese language, discipline, and playfulness, fostering genuine friendships and a familial bond through - Classes - Festivals - Workshops - Celebrations - Capoeira events across Ireland in different regions, in other countries across Europe, North America, and South America.

Today, capoeira is truly worldwide.

We go wherever capoeira takes us!