Bringing Capoeira
into your school
Workshops and after-school clubs that build confidence, coordination and cultural awareness in children. Led by experienced instructors who genuinely love what they do.
Who we are
Capoeira Club Essex
We are based in Essex and East London, delivering Capoeira workshops and after-school clubs to primary schools across the region. The club is directed by Rui De Sousa (Molinha) and Maya Walters, and delivered by a growing team of experienced, DBS-checked Capoeira coaches.
Our coaches are known for their ability to connect with children of all ages and abilities. Sessions are structured and purposeful while staying genuinely fun from start to finish. Children do not realise how much they are learning.
We are part of the wider Capoeira Club network, active across London, Essex and internationally. Our long-term vision is to bring high-quality Capoeira coaching to as many schools as possible, with a team built to deliver consistently at every location.
What we offer
Two ways to work together
Both can run independently or grow naturally from one into the other. Many schools start with an enrichment workshop and develop an ongoing club from there.
Enrichment Workshops
One-off or short programme sessions tied to your school calendar. Black History Month, Children’s Mental Health Week, Carnival Experience and more. Delivered by our experienced coaching team, all equipment provided.
After-School Clubs
Regular weekly sessions run directly at your school by one of our coaches. Breakfast, lunch or after-school. Term programmes with clear progression, grading events and a strong sense of belonging for every child.
Enrichment workshops
Built around your calendar
Each programme is tailored to your school’s objectives and year groups. All materials and equipment are provided by us.
Black History Month
Students explore the history of Afro-Brazil through movement, storytelling and traditional rhythm. They discover the origins of Capoeira and the legend of Maculelê. Available as a 90-minute session, full day, or four-week programme with a showcase performance for families.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Movement, music and expression working together to support pupil wellbeing. Inclusive, uplifting and grounded in physical activity. Offered as a one-off workshop or four-week programme.
Capoeira Carnival Experience
Children learn Capoeira techniques, Portuguese songs and percussion over six weeks, building confidence and teamwork throughout. The programme ends with a joyful performance celebrating every child’s growth.
Capoeira Acrobatics Adventure
An empowering programme building strength, coordination and self-belief through acrobatic skills. Cartwheels, bridges, handstands, progressed step by step in a safe and inclusive environment. Ends in a showcase performance.
Health and PE Enrichment
Bespoke sessions supporting your physical education curriculum. We adapt to your timetable and year groups. A great fit for health weeks, active travel days or curriculum enrichment days.
Why schools choose us
What we bring to every session
Supports PE objectives
Directly supports physical development, coordination and active participation goals within your curriculum.
Builds confidence
Every child is encouraged to try, to grow and to feel proud of what they achieve. Shy children thrive.
Cultural awareness
Introduces Afro-Brazilian history, music and culture in an active, engaging way that children genuinely connect with.
Fully inclusive
Adapted to all abilities and year groups. No child is left out. Every session is designed so every child can participate.
Zero hassle for school
DBS checked, fully insured, all equipment provided. We handle everything so your staff do not need to.
Proven in schools
We have delivered programmes in primary schools across Essex and East London, with consistently strong feedback from staff, parents and pupils.
What people say
Heard from schools and parents
“Very professional and reliable instructors. The children looked forward to their Capoeira session every week. They loved it.”
“For the last four years, my son has been working with Professor Molinha. He became much stronger and more athletic. Molinha is an old soul, very patient with kids. A true master in these modern days.”
“It is a real art to create classes that keep children as young as two engaged and learning for nearly an hour. There is clearly a lot of thought that goes into the class structure and it shows.”
The simplest next step
A free
taster session
No commitment and no cost. We come to you, deliver a 20-minute assembly taster with your students, and let the work speak for itself. If it feels right for your school, we can discuss a workshop or regular club from there.
Get in touch using the details below. We will find a date that works for your school, come in and deliver a free session with your pupils. There is no obligation to continue and no paperwork required to get started.
Get in touch
We would love to
hear from you
capoeiraclubessex.co.uk