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Move with Purpose.

Connect with a Culture.

Grow with Capoeira!

Experience the spirit, strength, and community of capoeira right here in Brampton.

Classes for kids, teens, and adults—beginners welcome.

We welcome all ages and skill levels.

Try a Class
New to capoeira?

Your first class is free.
Come meet the community and see what it’s all about!

Why Capoeira Brampton Malês?

  • Classes for kids, teens, and adults

  • Inclusive environment—no experience needed

  • Led by an experienced and community-focused instructor

More Than a Martial Art
Capoeira is a powerful blend of movement, music, and cultural expression. At Capoeira Brampton Malês, we teach a modern form of capoeira that challenges the body, sharpens the mind, and builds community. Led by Professor Pé Pesado (Rich Andrews)—a dedicated instructor and father of two—we create a welcoming space where students of all ages can learn, grow, and have fun.

SCHEDULE

TUESDAYS

KIDS CLASSES (6yrs+)
6:30pm to 7:30pm

ADULTS CLASSES (13yrs+)
7:30pm to 9:00pm

THURSDAYS

KIDS CLASSES (6yrs+)
6:30pm to 7:30pm

ADULTS CLASSES (13yrs+)
7:30pm to 9:30pm

LOCATION

 

We are located within Doggpound MMA martial arts building

Doggpound MMA
40b Hansen Road South
Brampton, ON
L6W 3H4

WORDS FROM OUR STUDENTS

  • "I have been training with Capoeira Malês Brampton since Summer 2017. My strength, flexibility & coordination have greatly improved. Learning to play the instruments and singing in Portuguese are both challenging and enjoyable. As a busy mother of 3 I’ve never envisioned myself becoming a capoeiraista in my late 30s and yet here we are! Thanks to the guidance and encouragement of Pé Pesado. ~It’s never too late and you are never too old."

    ARANHA

  • “I workout regularly but after each capoeira class, it feels like I had never truly used my legs. Pé Pesado has intense passion for what he teaches and it’s a privilege to learn this epic martial art.”

    DASMEET

  • “I want to say it was more martial arts? We spent some time warming up, some time on basic strength and stretching, some time practicing positions and moves in a flow, some time practicing specific attack & defense moves with a partner (no one gets hurt during this, it’s purely practice), some time doing what Pé Pesado called “playing” which was basically open practice with partners, and some time singing and clapping. I feel like I could sleep for two days.”

    ISHTA

“There is nothing impossible to
him who will try.”

— Alexander the Great

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