Kids Capoeira Classes · Chigwell · East London · Essex
Move, jump, create.
Capoeira for children ages 5 to 8. Martial arts, acrobatics, live Brazilian music and culture. Wednesdays at The Limes Centre, Chigwell.
Kids Capoeira Classes · Chigwell · East London · Essex
Capoeira for children ages 5 to 8. Martial arts, acrobatics, live Brazilian music and culture. Wednesdays at The Limes Centre, Chigwell.
Autumn term: 9 September to 9 December 2026 · 13 Wednesday sessions · break for half term on 28 October
Our open class
Our weekly Capoeira class for children ages 5 to 8, running term-time at The Limes Centre. Real live music, martial arts, acrobatics and games. Come and try a trial session. Your child will leave smiling.
Where
The Limes Centre, Chigwell
When
Wednesdays, 16:15 – 17:00
Ages
5 to 8 years
What to expect
Live music, games, moves and the roda
Autumn term
£123.50 for 13 classes
Starter pack
£40 · insurance + club T-shirt
What our kids say
Meet the co-founders
Rui and Maya founded Capoeira Club Essex to bring Afro-Brazilian culture, movement and community to families in Essex and East London. Rui, known in the Capoeira community as Professor Molinha, is our lead coach and sets the programme for all our classes, with over two decades of Capoeira training and 15 years teaching children. Maya has over 20 years training and teaching Capoeira, and handles school partnerships, coordination and parent communications, so families always have a real person to talk to.
Find out more →Why Capoeira for kids?
Capoeira is a complete experience. Martial art, dance, music and Afro-Brazilian culture rolled into one. Children build a whole set of skills without noticing, because they are having too much fun.
Confidence
Children perform, lead the group and stand in the roda circle. Self-belief grows session by session.
Fitness & coordination
Cartwheels, kicks, dodges, jumps. Full-body movement that builds strength, balance and flexibility.
Focus & discipline
Following instructions, listening to the music, respecting the roda. Skills that carry into school and home.
Rhythm, music & culture
Live berimbau and drums in every class. Children learn Afro-Brazilian songs, movement traditions and history.
Register your interest
Younger or older than 5 to 8? Tell us about your child, and we will let you know when a class opens near you. Children 10 and over who want to train alongside a parent are also welcome in our adults class in Walthamstow.
What parents say
"It is a real art to create classes that keep children as young as 2 years old engaged, entertained and learning for nearly an hour. Coach Rui is a wonder. I could not recommend the children's classes more highly and am so grateful to have found Capoeira Club Essex."
Uzo
Parent, The Limes Centre, Chigwell
"Really fun instructor who is clearly made to teach kids. Mine settled immediately, love the classes, look forward to it all week, and keep practicing at home. Acrobatics, music, instruments, Portuguese, dance and martial art all at the same time. Such a complete sport, I highly recommend Mola's classes."
Amandine
Parent, Kids Capoeira
"For four years my son has worked with Professor Molinha, in group classes and private lessons. He became much stronger and more athletic, his coordination developed, and he has a great sense of rhythm playing berimbau and pandeiro. Molinha is an old soul, very patient with kids. I feel very lucky my son spends time with such an amazing individual, a true master."
Oymen
Parent, Kids Capoeira
For parents
If you would like to see us at your child's school, get in touch and we will send you our schools brochure. A short pack you can share with the Head Teacher to start the conversation.
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