our group

Find out more about our group Cordão De Ouro Capoeira Nottingham and read a brief biography of our highly experienced teacher Contra-Mestre Papa-Léguas. In this section you can also read more about Mestre Suassuna, creator of our group, and more about our belts and grading system for capoeira. There is also a short introduction into capoeira and it's deep history for those who are unaware, as well as information into some of the great individuals in the past whose influence still reflects in the teaching and practice today.