Grupo SENZALA
Grupo Senzala was founded in 1963 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with the goals of teaching,
researching and
promoting Capoeira. The Senzala style of Capoeira is based on the techniques of Capoeira Regional,
which
was developed by Mestre Bimba and draws on other influences like Capoeira Angola and gymnastics.
Centro Cultural Senzala de Capoeira was founded by Marcelo Guimaraes, a.k.a. Mestre Peixinho and today
is
part of Group Senzala. Its headquarters is located in Rio de Janeiro and has branches throughout
Brazil and
several other countries.
Senzala is a school with high standards in terms of the quality and authenticity of Capoeira. Strong
ties to
history and culture along with refined techniques and discipline make it renown all over the world.
The Senzala
style has influenced every Capoeira's group in the world -- even those that practice other forms of
Capoeira.
SENZALA IS ONE OF THE MOST TRADITIONAL CAPOEIRA'S SCHOOL IN THE WORLD.
