About us

Capoeira Academy UK (Charity Tax Reference Number: XT12570) is a vibrant organisation dedicated to promoting the understanding of capoeira in the UK and providing capoeira coaching for young people. We were formed in 2008 and have recently completed a successful pilot project training children between the ages of 3 – 11.

If you are interested in learning more about our projects with children and young people, please contact us here.

Capoeira instruction

Capoeira Academy UK provides professional, structured capoeira coaching for children in a child centred environment.    All of our capoeira coaches undertake enhanced CRB checks before training young people and receive a skills assessment every year by Capoeira Muzenza, one of the world’s largest capoeira organisations.     Many of the Capoeira Academy UK coaches also run commercial adult capoeira courses in London. This demonstrates that capoeira is a sustainable programme of physical and social activity.

Capoeira training

In a recent pilot study (late 2008) we provided structured capoeira lessons with two schools in London. 80% of children (between the ages of 3 – 11) said that they would like to part in more capoeira projects. We are excited that 90% of children stated that they had learnt new skills through the classes. The capoeira participants particularly enjoyed learning handstands, whilst 20% of children simply replied that “fun” was the most enjoyable element of the capoeira lessons.     Capoeira Academy UK aims to build on the successes of our pilot project by providing regular capoeira classes for children and young adults in London. We are seeking organisations that we can partner with. In order to provide children with a regular, reliable coaching service, we are also seeking funding from the government, other charities, companies and individuals.