Capoeira Classes for Kids and Families
Our classes turn exercise into a game, blending music, acrobatics, and Afro-Brazilian culture. We help kids build confidence and coordination in an environment that prioritizes play over competition.
Announcing our Capoeira classes for kids aged 4-12. These sessions are a perfect blend of martial arts, dance, and acrobatics, designed to be engaging and fun.
The last day of our summer camp workshop, where kids showed off what they learned, from playing the pandeiro to doing handstand walks. Their enthusiasm was infectious!
The final performance by the kids at a preschool summer camp. It's amazing to see how much they can learn and grow in just one week.
A fun-filled session introducing young ones to Capoeira movements, play, and music. We use games with hoops and cones to make learning active and exciting.
Watch your little one move, learn, and have fun. Our kids' classes are a great way to channel their energy into a positive and creative activity.
An instructor leads a group of kids in a counting exercise in Portuguese. We immerse them in the culture of Capoeira in a fun and accessible way.
Capturing the joy of Capoeira with these youngsters during a weekend event. You can see them practicing their kicks and acrobatics with big smiles.
An instructor teaches a group of kids how to play the Berimbau. Our workshops for young adults and children cover both the music and movement of Capoeira.
An instructor helps a young student with a cartwheel over a chair. We use props and supportive techniques to help kids learn acrobatics safely.
An instructor assists a child with a backbend, an important move for flexibility and acrobatics. We ensure a safe and encouraging environment for all our students.
About Capoeira for Kids & Families
You don't need fancy uniforms or equipment to get started. Kids train barefoot on safe, sprung floors or mats, focusing on the Ginga base step and animal flow-inspired warm-ups. It is a low-pressure environment where we use hoops and fun movement games to teach basic coordination, ensuring your child feels like they are joining a game rather than sitting through a lecture.
More Than Just a Martial Art
Capoeira is a complete conversation between music and movement. While the physical side builds strength, flexibility, and agility, the cultural aspect is equally important. In our sessions, children learn the rhythm of the Berimbau and Pandeiro and pick up simple songs in Portuguese. This musicality helps them develop a sense of timing and rhythm that benefits them far beyond the training space.
The 'Art of Play' Philosophy
We avoid the rigid structure often found in traditional martial arts schools. Instead, we use the Roda—the circle of community—to encourage social interaction. When kids step into the Roda, they are not just performing moves; they are learning to observe, react, and connect with their peers. This builds empathy and social confidence alongside physical capability.
Where We Train
We bring these sessions to various studios across the city to keep things accessible. Whether you are looking for workshops at Namma Nook in Bengaluru, the Dhurii Academy, or our programs in the Mumbai Metropolitan area like the Shaolin Temple Warrior Monk Academy or Hullabaloo Children’s Studio in Juhu, the core experience remains the same.
We structure our classes to ensure safety at every turn. Instructors are present to guide every movement, from simple cartwheels to more complex acrobatics, using supportive techniques so kids can safely explore what their bodies can do. It is about progress, not perfection—every child learns at their own pace.
Capoeira Academy
I'm Ravi, and I've been living the Capoeira life since I was 14. For me, it has always been about more than just kicks and flips; it is a community where we sing, play, and find our flow together. In our kids' classes, I love seeing that energy firsthand as strangers quickly become a tribe.
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