Amazonas Capoeira was founded in London by two sisters; Rilene (Vo) and Rejane (Brisa).
They travelled to London in the early 1990's as part of a group of performing artists touring the UK.
After the completion of the tour the two sisters decided to put their energy and experience into creating their own Capoeira group: Amazonas Capoeira Academy (ACA).
Almost 10 years later - Rilene and Rejane have developed ACA into a popular and well-respected institution with students from all over London and beyond, ACA has worked in collaboration with many professional arts organisations (Survival , The Mellow Campaign) and was also invited to participate in the 2002 Golden Jubilee Parade. ACA is renowned for it's atmosphere, it's friendliness, expertise and the fact that it is one of very few Capoeira groups worlwide that is co-ordinated by women.

We work with people of all ages and backgrounds developing coordination, flexibility, mental agility and physical strength (Both Rilene & Rejane have sports science certification to assist them in the task of helping each and every student to acheive their full physical potential).

Throughout the years of studying and promoting the art of Capoeira we have been involved with many schemes\activities for young people; we have worked with schools, Universities, Community centres, Leisure centres, Dance/Theatre groups and charity organisations (click here to view our Education Profile).

With the support of our brothers: Professor Boneco also of Amazonas Capoeira and Contra Mestre Zangado from Grupo Cordao de Ouro; we stage several international Capoeira events throughout the year, attracting people from all backgrounds (click here to view photo's from our some of our events).