Founder & Mestre
Mestre Hiram Ribeiro
Transforming capoeiristas into prepared coaches for children in England.
Mestre Hiram Ribeiro was born in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, the cradle of Capoeira. His journey with the art form began in the streets and academies of Bahia, where he developed not only technique but a deep respect for the culture, music and community that Capoeira carries.
In 2004 he brought that vision to London. What started as a dream to share authentic Capoeira in England grew into a structured movement: the vision for Capoeira Club London was born that year, and the academy was officially established in 2012.
Today, Capoeira Club London is more than an academy. It is a network of schools, franchises and community projects shaped by the FMB method — Fun, Motivation and Boundaries — a teaching framework developed and formatted by Mestre Hiram to help coaches deliver safe, engaging and progressive classes to children.
Journey
From Bahia to London
2004
The vision begins
Mestre Hiram arrives in London with a clear purpose: to build a Capoeira school that respects tradition while adapting to the reality of teaching children in England.
2012
Capoeira Club London
The academy is officially established, becoming a reference point for Capoeira education, community events and coach development in the United Kingdom.
Community
Clubs and franchises
Under Mestre Hiram's guidance, Capoeira Club London has expanded across England and beyond, forming a family of academies united by the same teaching standards.
Recognition
Honorary Doctorate
Mestre Hiram Ribeiro holds an honorary Doctorate in recognition of his contribution to education, culture and community development. The award reflects decades of work using Capoeira as a tool to build confidence, discipline and belonging in children and young people.
Train under his method
The CCL Coach Training course is built directly from Mestre Hiram's experience as a teacher, personal trainer and pedagogue. Start today and learn the FMB method from the source.