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
Book your class here
Venues:
Monday classes – Boroughmuir High School (111 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH11 1FL)
Thursday classes – Tynecastle High School (2 McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2ND)
Fees:
Trial Classes
Your child can try up to 4 classes before committing to continue.
Trial classes are £10 per session (pay as you go).
Term Fees
After the initial 4 trial classes, sessions are paid in termly block bookings.
Classes are £9 per session, and the total term fee is calculated by multiplying £9 by the number of classes in that term.
For example:
Summer Term (10 classes) → £9 × 10 = £90
If you join partway through the term, you only pay for the remaining classes until the end of that term.
Membership & Uniform
Once your child continues beyond the trial period, we ask families to purchase a Capoeira membership and uniform.
- Trousers: £25
- Membership & Group T-shirt: £30
The membership includes:
• Official group t-shirt
• Progress sheets
• Registration for grading events
(Children must be official members to attend grading events. Some events are free, while others may have additional costs.)
Sibling Discount
We offer a 10% sibling discount*
*Valid for Capoeira members when term fees are paid in full.
💙 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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