"You have shown our young people a new art, something different from the norm and helped them to broaden their minds to trying new opportunities and in the simplest of terms try something new, have a go and open themselves up to learning in new ways. It was great to see so many smiles and visible self pride in the young people that took part."

A Nottinghamshire Youth Worker

Community, School and College Projects

Capoeira is a fantastic educational tool, which can teach children of all ages a number of useful life skills. We teach regularly in a variety of school, college and community environments throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire as the Capoeira Youth Organisation (CYO). Our focus in CYO projects is on using  Capoeira games and training to promote: 

Co-operative game play and team work
A positive attitude towards learning
Self-discipline and mutual respect
Fitness and co-ordination
Creativity, self-confidence and social skills
Musicality and rhythm
First-hand experience of cultural diversity, including speaking another language

Hugh Dichmont, Director and Senior Instructor

Kiri Sakelaropolous, Director and Senior Instructor

Chie, Instructor

Shaun, Instructor

Amy, Instructor

All our teachers have up-to-date CRB checks and vast experience of teaching Capoeira in a range of environments, across all ages and levels of ability, including groups with physical impairment and particular educational needs. We are able to teach one-off workshops, several days of classes or regular after-school clubs. We are team of five teachers who can work individually, or as a group, to teach groups of various sizes.

To discuss your needs, or hear about our fees, please contact us via the enquiry form (right), or through our email address: 

Hugh Dichmont
Director, Capoeira Youth Organisation
07795 203 082
begincapo@gmail.com