Discover Capoeira — a fun mix of movement, music, and playful combat!
Get strong, flexible, and confident while having a blast.
Our Capoeira teaching follows the tradition of Mestre Papa-Leguas and his international group TUCUM. Professora Risada (Kasia) and Professor Pingado (Grześ) train under their master, Mestre Medusa, who in turn was trained by Mestre Papa-Leguas — forming the Capoeira lineage that guides and inspires our work.
Our classes:
Monday classes – Boroughmuir High School (111 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH11 1FL)
• 4/5 – 7 years old: 4:00pm – 4:45pm
• from 8 years old: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Thursday classes – Tynecastle High School (2 McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2ND)
• from 8 years old: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
New Wednesday Classes in Leith from January 2026 for children from 7 years of age.
📅 Start date & time: Wednesday 21st of January 2026 4:30pm-5:30pm
🎟️ Free taster session: Wednesday 14th of January 2025 4:30pm – 5:30pm — come and try!
📍Location: 11A John’s Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL
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Venues:
Monday classes – Boroughmuir High School (111 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH11 1FL)
Wednesday classes (new from January 2026) – St James Church (11A John’s Pl, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EL)
Thursday classes – Tynecastle High School (2 McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2ND)
Your child can try up to 4 classes before committing to continuing with us. The initial trial classes are £10 pay as you go then after that the classes are paid in block bookings.
We offer a 10% sibling discount*
Autumn Term: September – December
Winter Term: January – April
Spring Term: April – June
Membership and Uniform:
If you decide to train with us for longer, after the initial 4 classes, we would ask you to purchase a membership and Capoeira uniform.
The uniform consists of trousers and a group t-shirt. Trousers are £25 and the t-shirt comes with a Capoeira membership of £30 which includes a group t-shirt, as well as progress sheets and a registration for special grading events (children need to be official members of our group to be able to attend events, some events are free and some events have additional costs).
*valid for Capoeira members only when you pay fees for the whole term.
💙 Free places available for families who need financial support get in touch for more information.
Game
We play capoeira, not fight!
Capoeira is a very playful activity, it has elements of martial art and can be used as a self defence but more importantly it teaches children how to look after each other and be safe!
Flexibility and Acrobatics
Let’s develop through Capoeira
Your child doesn’t need to be flexible or know acrobatics to train Capoeira. Our experience teachers will develop this in a safe and fun way!
Music
Music is a vital part of Capoeira
Capoeira cannot exist without music, singing songs and making music with instruments. Your child will learn how to play berimbau, atabaque drum and pandeiro – tambourine.
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