Capoeira is an art. a dance. a fight. social interaction... This is our Group!
We are the world famous capoeira group based in Manchester and Liverpool!

Group

Welcome to Cordão de Ouro North West! Learn and play contemporary Capoeira, the Brazilian Martial Art made famous by the BBC, with Contra Mestre Parente in Manchester and Liverpool. We are part of the world famous Cordão De Ouro Group founded by in 1967 by Mestre Suassuna. We are a friendly group and everyone is welcome! read more...

Latest News

Our Next event will be our annual Spring Meeting in Manchester from Friday 12th - Monday 14th March 2010. We have some fantastic guests coming from all over the world - make sure you keep in touch! read more...

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Classes

Capoeira is a Brazilian art form combining martial-arts, acrobatics, dance and music. Beginners are welcome to all classes so why not come and give it a go! Just bring comfortable clothes and a "can do" attitude! We train three times a week in Manchester and three times a week in Liverpool so there should be a time and place to suit you. read more...

This is a video of Contra Mestre Parente Capoeira at our 2010 Spring Meeting in Liverpool and Manchester. He plays with legendary Capoerista Mestre Jogo De Dentro as well as CM Papa Leguas, CM Denis and others.

Contra Mestre Parente
  • Has taught in the UK for 7 years
  • Played Capoeira for over 20 years
  • Teaches capoeira for Degree students
  • Has expanded to set up a group in Russia!
  • Has written his own Capoeira Songs!
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