Adult class - Tuesday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Place
- Jericho Community Centre
- Address
- 33a Canal Street, Oxford, OX2 6BQ
- Price
- £10 per session
Tuesday venue
Jericho Community Centre
A central Oxford venue for the Tuesday adult class.
Beginners are welcome
Capoeira Angola classes in Oxford
Learn Capoeira Angola through movement, music, rhythm, and community. Build confidence, coordination, fitness, and connection in a welcoming Oxford group.
- First class friendly
- No experience needed
- Fitness, rhythm, and confidence
Classes
Capoeira class times and locations
Choose a regular Capoeira Angola class in Oxford and send us a quick message before you come. We will help you pick the right session and make sure your first visit feels easy.
Adult class - Thursday
6:30pm to 8:30pm
- Place
- West Oxford Community Association
- Address
- Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT
- Price
- £10 per session
Thursday venue
West Oxford Community Association
A community venue for the Thursday adult class.
Adult class - Friday
6:30pm to 7:30pm
- Place
- Brookes University Sports
- Address
- Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0GB
- Booking
- Book at reception or through Brookes University Sports
Friday venue
Brookes University Sports
A sports venue for the Friday adult class.
Children's class - Tuesday
5:00pm to 6:00pm
- Ages
- 5 to 16
- Place
- West Oxford Community Association
- Address
- Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT
- Price
- £8 per session
Children's venue
West Oxford Community Association
A friendly setting for children's capoeira in Oxford.
Ready to try a class or ask one quick question?
Message us on WhatsAppWhat to expect
A welcoming first Capoeira class
A steady welcome
You will be welcomed into the group and guided through the class at a steady pace. You can join in gradually, ask questions, and learn by watching as well as moving.
Movement, music, and rhythm
Each class brings together movement, music, singing, and traditional instruments. You will learn the physical practice alongside the cultural side of Capoeira Angola.
Adaptable training
The physical level can be adapted to each student. You can build strength, balance, coordination, and confidence gradually, with guidance from the teacher.
No experience needed
Beginners are welcome in every regular class. You do not need previous capoeira, dance, martial arts, or music experience before you start.
Not sure which class is the best fit?
Ask us on WhatsAppWhere we train
Three easy places to find us in Oxford
Classes run in central Oxford, West Oxford, and Headington. Choose the venue that fits your week, then message us if you want help picking the right first class.
Adults and children
West Oxford Community Association
Botley Road, Oxford, OX2 0BT
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Friday adult class
Brookes University Sports
Cheney Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0GB
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About
Angoleiros do Mar
Oxford Capoeira Society is a project developed in Oxford through Angoleiros do Mar (angoleirosdomar.com), an international Capoeira Angola group led by Mestre Marcelo Angola (Instagram). The group was founded on Itaparica Island, Bahia, and shares Capoeira Angola as a living practice of training, music, history, and community.
Our work in Oxford follows this lineage with respect for the roda, the teachers, and the roots of the art. Classes are open to students, professionals, local residents, families, and anyone curious to learn Capoeira Angola as a cultural, artistic, and educational practice.
Our values
Training with respect, patience, and community
We train Capoeira Angola with respect for its music, history, teachers, and roots. Classes are friendly, inclusive, and steady, helping each student grow through regular practice and connection.
Respect for tradition
We honour the roda, the music, the teachers, and the cultural roots of Capoeira Angola.
Beginners can start steadily
New students are guided at their own pace through movement, rhythm, singing, and instruments.
Community through practice
Regular training builds confidence, coordination, fitness, and a real sense of belonging.
Teacher
Professor Lobinho
Mauricio Jiménez Mota has 16 years of Capoeira Angola experience under the guidance of Mestre Marcelo Angola, leader of Angoleiros do Mar and originally from Ilha de Itaparica, Bahia.
Cultural work in Oxford
A living Afro-Brazilian tradition in the local community
Oxford Capoeira Society shares Capoeira Angola as movement, music, oral tradition, history, and collective play. Our classes, rodas, and workshops create a welcoming space for cultural learning across ages and backgrounds.
Through Angoleiros do Mar, our work is connected to a wider international community and to cultural and social projects in Brazil, including Gingando no Mar on Itaparica Island.
Education
Workshops introduce rhythm, instruments, movement, history, and respectful participation.
Inclusion
Beginners, families, students, and local residents can take part at a steady pace.
Community
Regular classes and rodas help people connect through shared practice and culture.
Events
Our latest events
Rodas
Capoeira in Oxford
Roda moments bring Capoeira Angola into shared public and cultural spaces around Oxford.
Workshops
Visiting teachers and guests
Workshops give students focused time with experienced teachers and visiting guests.
Community
Learning together
Regular classes and events connect students, families, visiting teachers, and friends.
Upcoming workshops, rodas, and special classes will be listed here when dates are confirmed.
Gallery
Photo gallery
Classes
Roda
Music
Community
Workshops
Schools
Capoeira workshops for schools in Oxford
Schools can book Capoeira Angola workshops in Oxford, cultural education sessions, or active movement sessions for students.
Sessions are inclusive and adaptable for different ages, introducing Afro-Brazilian culture through rhythm, instruments, movement, history, singing, and group participation.
First class
Try your first class
Starting is simple: wear comfortable clothes, bring water, and message us before you come. We will help you choose the right class and welcome you when you arrive.
Message us before coming
Send a WhatsApp or email so we can suggest the best class for you.
Wear comfortable clothes
A T-shirt, long sports trousers, trainers, and water are enough.
No experience needed
You do not need capoeira, martial arts, dance, or music experience before you start.
Choose your class
Adults can start on Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday. Children can join the Tuesday children's class.
Contact
Ready to start Capoeira Angola in Oxford?
Message us before your first class and we will help you choose a session. Classes are adaptable, so beginners can start without previous experience.
For the quickest reply, send a WhatsApp message with the class you want to try and whether you are coming as an adult, parent, or school contact.
- Tell us which class you want to attend.
- Ask any questions about level, clothing, or payment.
- Ask for payment details before your first visit.