Aruanda - Capoeira Apeldoorn

Discover capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that has evolved over time to blend acrobatics, dance, music, and deep cultural traditions.

At our school in Apeldoorn, capoeira is truly lived through practice: dynamic, engaging training that naturally builds strength, endurance, and coordination in a fun and flowing way.

Our classes combine:

• Self-defense techniques
• Mobility and flexibility
• Physical conditioning
• Acrobatic movements
• Rhythm and musicality work

A welcoming and inclusive environment where beginners and experienced practitioners train side by side, progress at their own pace, and become part of a tight-knit, disciplined, and supportive community.

Formado Maré (Rodrigo Valentim) created this non-profit capoeira school dedicated to preserving and sharing this Brazilian martial art in its essence. Our focus is on transmitting the culture, history, musicality, techniques, and traditions of capoeira, including its evolution over the centuries, adapted to the reality of Apeldoorn.

Personal well-being
Physical development
Discipline
Rhythmic development
And much more...

To understand capoeira, you need to practice it. Try it without commitment to see if our method meets what you are looking for.