What is Capoeira?
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Capoeira is a 400-year-old Brazilian Movement & Martial art that combines rhythm, athletic movement, creativity, and connection.
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Imagine moving your body in powerful, flowing ways to the beat of a drum. You duck, turn, balance, and move with control and freedom, while a partner responds with their own movements and expression. It feels less like a workout and more like a mesmerising conversation through movement.
Every class challenges your body and mind. You build strength, agility, balance, coordination, and confidence, while learning to move with rhythm and awareness.
At the same time, you’re part of something shared. Music, movement, and energy bring the whole room together in a way that feels uplifting and alive.
People often arrive looking for a fun way to get fit.
What they discover is something far richer, a practice that leaves you feeling stronger, more capable, and deeply energised.
And once you experience it, it’s hard not to want more.
Begin Your Journey
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About Capoeira Valente
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​Our Mission
At Valente, we believe life is meant to be amazing. We are passionate about exploring the mind and body through Capoeira and biohacking, foundational practices that integrate movement, breathwork, vocal expression, drumming, and healthy living.
Beyond the roda, we focus on building a holistic lifestyle, incorporating nutrition, sleep, and community to help our members thrive. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Capoeirista, Valente is a place where growth, connection, and transformation happen.
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Join the Valente Family
Valente is more than a Capoeira school, it is a community dedicated to transformation, connection, and growth. Whether you're looking to discover your potential, improve your health, or find a supportive community, we welcome you to join us on this journey.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Ivana
So much more than amazing workout! You get to learn self-defence, do acrobatics, play instruments, sing and enjoy the company of wonderful people who will soon become your family. Best thing my kids and I ever did was to become Valentees!
Shivesh
I came to Capoeira Valente looking for a fun way to exercise and de-stress, but I've found so much more. With them you don't just learn an incredible movement art, you truly become part of a family. A family overflowing with positivity and support. They are willing to welcome anyone who steps though their door, and are determined to be a part of your journey, towards a healthier and happier lifestyle.
Charles
The instructors are incredible human beings and just so good with children of all ages.
They've created a culture of unity, integrity and generosity.
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CAPOEIRA VALENTE VALUES
HUMILITY
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INTEGRITY
UNITY
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AUTHENTICITY
TRANSFORMATION
MEET OUR INSTRUCTOR
Mark de Gouveia
"Professor Piranha"
Founder and head Instructor
Professor Piranha has a deep passion for movement, health, capoeira, community and helping individuals reach their true potential. Piranha has been practicing capoeira for 20 years and has spent much time in Brazil over the years, immersing himself in the culture, and training with the best practitioners this martial art has to offer. Piranha is extremely warm and outgoing and has a way of pushing individual past their personal limits. Piranha is also the founder of ThriveLabs, South Africa's first biohacking facility, which aims to help people become super human through natural performance enhancing therapies and practices.
CONTACT US
+27608385305 | info@capoeiravalente.co.za
1st Floor, The Campus Boutique Gym, Sloane str, Bryanston