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Private Coaching

One student.
One coach.
Real progress.

Focused capoeira sessions built around you. Learn faster, work on the moves you want to improve, and train at a pace that suits you.

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◆ Kids from age 5
◆ Adults all levels
◆ 1-on-1 or small group
◆ Tailored to your goals
◆ East London and Essex
◆ Kids from age 5
◆ Adults all levels
◆ 1-on-1 or small group
◆ Tailored to your goals
◆ East London and Essex
What Private Coaching Offers

Progress at your pace.

Private sessions are the fastest way to build skill. You get undivided attention, immediate feedback, and a plan built around what you actually want to work on. Whether that is nailing a specific move, preparing for grading, getting fit, or just wanting more time in class, we shape each session around you.

Private capoeira coaching session in East London
Kids from age 5, and adults of any level
Complete beginners welcome. Existing students who want to accelerate their progress get just as much from private sessions.
1-on-1 or small group (up to 4)
Train solo, with a friend or partner, or bring a small group. Perfect for siblings, families, or a few classmates who want to level up together.
60 minute sessions
Long enough to warm up properly, cover technique, drill the moves you are working on, and finish with something you can practise at home.
Tailored to your goals
Tell us what you want to work on and we build the session around it. No fixed curriculum, no filler.
What You Can Focus On

Build the skills that matter to you.

Every student wants something different. Here are the areas we most commonly work on in private sessions. Pick one, mix a few, or leave it to the coach to guide you.

Acrobatics
Cartwheels, aus, macacos, aerials, flips. Build them safely with proper progressions and a coach spotting every rep.
Music and instruments
Berimbau, pandeiro, atabaque, agogo. Learn the rhythms, the toques, and how to lead a roda through the music.
Flexibility and conditioning
Structured mobility work, active flexibility, strength for the movements you actually do in capoeira. Real progress in weeks.
Fitness and athletic training
Combine capoeira with strength and conditioning. Best suited to students who want to be pushed hard and see measurable gains.
Technique refinement
Slow down the movements you know and rebuild them properly. Kicks, escapes, transitions, rhythm. The stuff that matters in the roda.
General progression
Not sure where to start? We assess where you are, set clear goals, and build a plan. Great for beginners and pre-grading students.
Private capoeira session
One-on-one capoeira coaching
Small group capoeira training
Pricing

Clear rates. No add-ons.

Every session is 60 minutes. Sessions run at your home, in a park, or at a private venue (small extra charge for the venue). Payment is made via Stripe once we have agreed a slot.

1-on-1 Session
£70
Per 60 minute session
  • Undivided attention from your coach
  • Fully tailored to your goals
  • Kids from age 5 or adults
  • Home or park included
Best value
Group Session
£90
Per 60 minute session (up to 4 people)
  • Total price for the session, not per person
  • Great for siblings, friends, or partners
  • Kids from age 5 or adults
  • Home or park included
Sessions in a private venue can be arranged with a small extra charge to cover hire. Regular weekly slots available.
Meet the Coaches

Learn from experienced capoeiristas.

Every coach on our team teaches group classes weekly and has years of experience. Pick the coach who fits what you want to work on, or let us match you.

Coach Rui Molinha
Coach Rui (Molinha)
Lead Coach and Programme Director
Rui has trained and taught capoeira for over fifteen years, and leads the CCE programme across East London and Essex. He is also a certified personal trainer and boxing coach, which means he can build sessions that combine capoeira with real strength and conditioning work.
Contramestre Certified PT Boxing Coach 15+ years teaching
Best suited to athletes and fit students who want to be pushed hard.
Coach Maya
Coach Maya
Co-Director and Coach
Maya co-directs Capoeira Club Essex alongside Rui, and teaches across the kids and adults programmes. Her sessions are patient, structured, and welcoming, and she has particular experience working with kids and teenagers with disabilities, adapting sessions to support every student.
Co-Director Beginner-friendly Inclusive coaching
Best suited to beginners and students who want a supportive, step-by-step approach.
The wider CCE coaching team
The Wider Team
Assistant and Guest Coaches
Our wider team includes senior students and guest coaches from our sister schools in North London, Croydon, Leeds, and Italy. If you have a specific focus in mind, we will match you with the best coach for the job. Get in touch and we will talk it through.
Multiple specialisms Sister schools
Best suited to students with specific goals we can match to the right coach.
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Parent Testimonial

Real progress, real families.

★★★★★

For the last four years, my son has been working with Professor Molinha, both joining group classes and also taking private lessons. It has been an amazing experience for him because even though Capoeira is a type of martial art, it actually combines elements of dance, acrobatics, and music. He became much stronger and more athletic, improving his core muscles and posture immensely. His coordination developed as well and he has a great sense of rhythm as he plays instruments such as berimbau and pandeiro. Molinha is an old soul, very patient with kids. I feel very lucky that my son spends time with such an amazing individual, a true master in these modern days.

Oymen's Parent
Long-term CCE family
Practical Details

Everything you need to know.

60 minutes
Every session runs for a full hour, warm up to cool down.
Home, park, or venue
We come to you at no extra cost. Private venues quoted separately.
Age 5 and up
Kids from 5, adults of any age, no upper limit.
Enquire first
Fill in the form below. We reply within 24 hours and agree the details before payment.
Common Questions

FAQ.

No experience required. Private sessions are especially good for complete beginners because you get to learn the basics properly, without feeling self-conscious in a group.
Comfortable sportswear you can move in, and water. Bare feet is standard in capoeira. If you have a CCE uniform, wear it. Otherwise anything you can stretch, kick, and roll in is fine.
Yes. Regular slots are the best way to make consistent progress. Once we have run the first session and agreed timing, we can hold a weekly or fortnightly slot for you.
Yes, within reason. Get in touch with your location and we will let you know if we can cover it and whether any travel cost applies.
Absolutely, and we recommend it. Group classes give you the roda experience and community. Private sessions let you speed up your technical progress. Many of our long-term students do both.
We ask for 24 hours notice to reschedule without charge. Same-day cancellations are charged in full, since the coach's time has been reserved.
Once we have agreed the details, we send a Stripe payment link. Payment is made session by session unless you have arranged a regular block.
Enquire

Book your first session.

Tell us a bit about who the sessions are for and what you want to focus on. We reply within 24 hours to talk through coach match, timing, and location.

We reply within 24 hours to info@capoeiraclubessex.co.uk. No payment is taken at this stage.

Thank you.

Your enquiry has landed with us. We will reply within 24 hours to agree the details and next steps.

Other Ways to Train

Not sure private is right for you?

Weekly group classes are a great way to try capoeira first. Cheaper, sociable, and you get the full roda experience with music and other students.

Adult Beginners
Weekly evening classes in Chigwell for adults of all fitness levels. Includes our beginners offer for anyone new to capoeira.
See the offer →
Kids Classes
Term-time weekly classes for children aged 4 to 14 across East London and Essex. Build confidence, coordination, and community.
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Capoeira Club network

Part of a wider family

Sister schools bringing authentic Capoeira to children and families across the UK and Italy.

North London capoeiraclub.co.uk Croydon capoeiraclubcroydon.co.uk Leeds capoeiraclubleeds.co.uk Italy capoeiraclubitalia.it