Guide · London

Where to train capoeira in London (2026)

Capoeira in London is alive. Across the city — from south London to east London, north to west — there are grupos teaching weekly classes, holding open rodas and welcoming beginners. Here's how to find your home.

South London

Brixton, Croydon, Streatham and Peckham have some of the longest-running capoeira presences in the city. Most grupos run beginner-friendly classes on weekday evenings, with a Sunday open roda once a month. If you're in CR7 or nearby, Capoeira in Motion is based here in Croydon — message us and we'll point you to a class.

East London

Hackney, Bethnal Green and Walthamstow host several active grupos covering Regional, Contemporânea and Angola lineages. Community centres and dance studios run drop-in classes, usually £8–£15.

North & West London

Camden, Kentish Town and Notting Hill have long-standing capoeira schools, often connected to Brazilian cultural centres. Many run kids' classes alongside adult sessions, making them good options for families.

Finding a class

• Search Instagram for #capoeiralondon and #capoeirauk — most grupos post their schedule there.
• Meetup.com lists open rodas and beginner sessions.
• Reach out to us at Capoeira in Motion — we'll connect you with grupos near your postcode.

What to wear to your first class

Most grupos accept any white t-shirt and comfortable trousers for your first class. Once you commit, you'll need an abadá in your grupo's colours. We stock UK-made capoeira pants and tees — start with our London apparel page.

Axé, and welcome to the roda.