Capoeira Nago Academy

i tried booking this class 4x via classpass and each time they cancelled on me, last minute (i.e. class was at 6:45 on thurs and they cancelled at 1:08).
ive tried booking it a few times because the description seemed great and the class times and location were perfect — but late cancellations is not acceptable, especially when it is multiple times over.

Great things never came from comfort zones. In other words, get out of your comfort zone.
While looking on a more artistic level of fitness, I decided to try out capoeira. Sure, I can rock my body back and forth, and I can kick, so why not? Yes, you will do all of that but it’s not as easy as you can imagine it would be – let’s say there’ll be many sets of roundhouse kicks, so you better start practicing on kicking your feet up off the ground.
Capoeira is like a rhythmic take on martial arts with an emphasis on form. At first, I was a little terrified and intimidated of being in a class with regulars who went straight to handstands – something that’ll probably take me years to master. Mestre Andre pulled me aside and made sure I tackled the basics and everything became easier and easier. Then it all lead to the cartwheel – something I haven’t done since high school. After a few spins, the teenage girl in me came out and got so carried away, I kicked my legs up too high and tore my hamstring. I don’t think Andre knew how serious it was when I told him, but I paced myself afterwards. Great class, and full of great people; didn’t feel judged for being a beginner one bit. Most people who come are Brazilians who want to stay in touch with their roots, which gives this place such an authentic feel.
Andre was very accommodating and took the time and checked up on me while trying to manage the rest of the class. There’s a strength training class but if you come here for capoeira, leave your shoes at home!

Ok, this review is coming from the experience of a capoeira student that trained with another group a long time before coming here. In the approximately 6 months I have been training with the people at Nago Academy NYC, I can say that the instructors, professors and contra-​mestres have been really welcoming, challenging, and have really helped improve my overall capoeira abilities. I highly recommend capoeira for people looking for a general workout too. Besides capoeira, the Academy also offers Muay Thai and Power-​core classes, which I have heard nothing but good things about. Some capoeira students take all three types of classes, and you really tell it improves their game in the Roda. Overall, Nago Academy is a really complete institution. Highly recommended!

Training at Nago Academy has become such a pleasure that, the dreadful back and forth argument in my head about whether to work out or not, no longer exists.. The members of the academy are all helpful and friendly, and Mestre Andre and Turracha treat everyone like part of a family. They also motivate and push you to be your best in all their classes from Capoeira to Muay Thai and Core Conditioning. orking out with them I have reached the best shape I have ever been in my 23 years of life.

Nago Academy is the best place to train, regardless of your level of experience. Here they offer Capoeria for kids and adults, Core Conditioning, Yoga and their newest addition Muay Thai. They offer many classes so you are bound to find something that fits your schedule, especially if you work or live close to the Chelsea area. They prices aren’t bad either, unlimited monthly Capoeria, which is what I come here for, is $ 169, other studios in the city charge up to $ 225+. It’s slightly more monthly if you want to add other classes to your membership. André is a great teacher, it’s really cool to get one on one time with him; he’s really attentive and helpful, even in a full class. I love coming here; it has made a positive difference in my life. I recommend Capoeria to anyone and everyone, I’m hooked! It is a enriching practice, both mentally and physically. I have learned so much the last 6 months, and I look forward to learning more. André and all the other instructors are knowledgeable and encouraging. I have been to other studios and gyms, and have felt some of the instructors and trainers were impatient and easily frustrated with beginners. Not at all the case at Nago. If you want an amazing workout and a nurturing environment to do it in, come here, you won’t regret it.

A very authentic capoeira experience without traveling to Brazil. This capoeira gym has padded floors so you’re more likely to try new moves, unlike most other capoeira gyms who practice on hardwood floors. They have a group of great instructors.
I recommend their unlimited membership if you’re interested in capoeira. In the beginning, it’s lots of lower body workout as you get used to the basic movements. But over time as you start to use momentum and balance, you start developing your upper body and abs.

The best shape in my life was achieved by training Capoeira with Andre Gusmao! Best of the Best! Highly recommended!!!

So I’ve been training with this gym for a while now, and my opinion remains the same! I love this place. I’ll tell u, they make u work for it, but I have obtain the physical results that I was expecting.

If you want to have fun, get in shape, and learn a beautiful martial art this is the place to do it. Contra Mestre Andre and Turracha are world class capoeiristas that are passionate about capoeira.
The classes are physical and you are going to sweat, breath and work hard. At first it may seem like a daunting task to practice capoeira, but the instructors motivate and capoeira is addicting. This is a great alternative to the gym because you get a great work out and learn a martial art.