Build the ABCs of Movement. Grow Confidence for Life.
More than a martial art. More than gymnastics. More than music.
Capoeira combines movement, music, culture and creativity to help children develop the confidence, agility, balance and coordination they need to thrive, in sport, at school and in life.
Every child is welcome. Every child develop. Every child belongs.
Places now available at Edinburgh’s School for Children’s Capoeira.
Sign up today and discover why families are choosing one extraordinary activity that helps children grow for life.
Why Parents Choose Capoeira
One extraordinary activity. Countless lifelong benefits.
Unlike many children’s activities, Capoeira develops the whole child.
Every class combines martial arts, gymnastics, music, rhythm and teamwork in a fun, inclusive environment where children build confidence while developing essential movement skills.
Children leave every class stronger, happier and more confident than when they arrived.
Build the ABCs of Movement
The foundation for every active child.
Every Capoeira class develops the ABCs of Movement:
🟢 Agility
Learning to move quickly, react confidently and change direction with ease.
🔵 Balance
Developing body control, posture and stability through playful movement.
🟡 Coordination
Building the ability to move different parts of the body together with confidence and precision.
These fundamental movement skills support children not only in Capoeira, but also in football, rugby, dance, athletics, gymnastics, climbing and many other physical activities.
Our classes:
Monday classes – Boroughmuir High School
(111 Viewforth, Edinburgh EH11 1FL)
4:15pm-5:00pm – mix level – 5 to 8 years old
4:45pm-5:45pm – mix level – 9 to 14 years old
Thursday classes – Tynecastle High School
(2 McLeod St, Edinburgh EH11 2ND)
4:30pm–5:30pm – intermediate level from 9 years old
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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 per child (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:
10 classes Term → £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 package.
Membership & Capoeira Uniform Fee: £55
This includes:
• Official group t-shirt
• Capoeira trousers
• 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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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.
More Than a Martial Art
Capoeira offers everything children love in one exciting class.
🥋 Martial Arts
🤸 Gymnastics & Acrobatics
🥁 Brazilian Music & Instruments
🎶 Singing & Rhythm
🌍 Culture & Language
🤝 Confidence & Friendships
💚 Respect & Teamwork
Why Families Love Axé Boom Boom
At Edinburgh’s School for Children’s Capoeira, children don’t simply attend classes.
They become part of a supportive community where they are encouraged to explore, challenge themselves and celebrate each other’s progress.
Whether your child is energetic, shy, sporty or trying something new for the first time, our experienced teachers create a welcoming environment where everyone can succeed.
Our Mission
At Axé Boom Boom, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover the joy of movement.
Our mission is to help children become healthier, happier and more confident through Capoeira while building the foundations for lifelong participation in physical activity.
We’re not just teaching Capoeira.
We’re helping children build skills for life.
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