Pleasant Hill · Walnut Creek · East Bay
Capoeira classes.
Find your rhythm.
Find your people.
Capoeira classes for kids, teens, and adults in Pleasant Hill, welcoming students from Walnut Creek and across the East Bay. Move, make music, and grow with Contramestre Sabiá.
Beginners welcome · Afro-Brazilian roots · All levels
Rooted in Brazil. Shared in the East Bay.
More than a workout.
A culture in motion.
Capoeira brings together martial arts, dance, acrobatics, and music. In the roda—the circle where we play—movement becomes a conversation. You’ll develop coordination, explore rhythm, and learn alongside a welcoming community.
Learn with Contramestre Sabiá. Brazilian-born and with more than two decades of experience, Sabiá shares the movement, music, and traditions of capoeira through Capoeira Luanda in Pleasant Hill.
01 / Teens & adults · Ages 12+
A new way to move.
Start with the fundamentals or build on your experience. Our all-level classes welcome beginners and experienced capoeiristas, with movement, rhythm, and a community to train with.
See class times02 / Kids · Ages 4–10
Big energy. New discoveries.
Introduce your child to capoeira through movement and music. Kids’ classes offer a playful way to explore coordination, rhythm, and Brazilian culture alongside other young learners.
Ask about kids’ classesYour first class,
made simple.
Do I need experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Let Sabiá know it’s your first class so you can start with the fundamentals.
Where do classes take place?
Classes take place at Desired Effect, 1948 Oak Park Boulevard in Pleasant Hill, California. Students from nearby Walnut Creek and the wider East Bay are welcome.
How do I get started?
Check the schedule below, then use the contact form or WhatsApp to ask about the right class for you or your child. You can also inquire about workshops and performances.
Inside our community
This is our roda.
Real moments from our training, music, and time together. Tap a photo to explore.
Schedule & Location
Mondays 6:15 – 7:30pm
Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:15pm
All Levels / Age 12+
Kids Classes
Mondays 5:00 – 6:00pm
Age 4-10yrs
DROP-IN:
SINGLE CLASS $20
MONTHLY:
– 1 Day per week $70
– 2 Days per week $140
Your first step into Capoeira
Let’s find your class.
New to capoeira? You’re in the right place. Tell us whether you’re interested in classes for yourself or your child, and ask us anything.
Prefer a conversation? You can also reach Sabiá on WhatsApp.
Chat with Sabiá