Capoeira in Berlin Dance, acrobatics, music, fight & fun.
That's capoeira. Kids and adults in Schöneberg, Kreuzberg and Mitte. Your first month is free.
Try a free training
An Afro-Brazilian art you play, not just train.
Two players meet in the roda, a circle of people singing and clapping, led by the berimbau.
Movement
Ginga, kicks and escapes. Strength, flexibility and flow.
The roda
A game of question and answer between two players.
Music
Berimbau, pandeiro, atabaque and songs in Portuguese.
Community
An international group, all ages, all levels.
See it in action
From our Batizados and rodas – more on our YouTube channel.
Where & when
No experience needed. Register for a free training below – or just come by.
First month free
- Comfortable sports clothes (long pants recommended)
- Clean indoor sports shoes
- Water & a good mood
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Capoeira for kids
Looking for Capoeira for kids in Berlin? Our children’s classes are a joyful way into the Afro-Brazilian art of movement, acrobatics, music and martial arts – with a focus on fun, coordination, rhythm and self-confidence.
- Acrobatics and balance, step by step
- Music, instruments and singing
- Confidence, rhythm and playing fair
- Taught in German & English
Questions from parents
From what age can my child join?
Children typically start from around 6 years old. Younger siblings are welcome to try with a parent.
Is the first class free?
Even better – the first month of training (Probetraining) is free, no registration needed.
What language is the class in?
Bilingual German & English – Capoeira songs are sung in Portuguese.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable sports clothes (long pants recommended) and clean indoor sports shoes. Bring a water bottle.
Our team
Instructor Nego
Capoeira Trainer
Monitor Touro
Capoeira Trainer
Mestre Bala
Supervision (located in Madrid)Questions & answers
Where can I do Capoeira in Berlin?
Simplesmente Capoeira Berlin e.V. trains at three locations in Berlin: MELO (Marie-Elisabeth-Lüders-Oberschule, Steinmetzstr. 79, 10783 Berlin-Schöneberg), KSG (Kurt-Schumacher-Grundschule, Puttkamerstr. 19, 10969 Berlin-Kreuzberg) and TAM (Interkulturelles Familienzentrum tam, Wilhelmstr. 116–117, 10963 Berlin-Mitte/Kreuzberg).
Do you offer Capoeira for kids in Berlin?
Yes — we offer dedicated Capoeira classes for children in Berlin. Kids train Tuesday and Thursday 17:00–18:30 at MELO (Schöneberg) and Friday 16:30–18:00 at TAM (Mitte/Kreuzberg). Children typically join from around age 6. The first month of training is free.
Is the trial period really a whole month? (Probetraining)
Yes — your first month of training (Probetraining) with us is free of charge, no registration and no prior experience required. Just come by during one of our regular training times.
Is Capoeira a martial art, a dance or movement and acrobatics?
Capoeira is all of these. It is an Afro-Brazilian art that combines movement, acrobatics, music, dance and martial arts in a single practice. In our Berlin classes you train coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm and body awareness while learning the Ginga, kicks, esquivas and acrobatic floreios.
What should I bring to my first Capoeira class?
Comfortable sports clothes (long pants are recommended), clean indoor sports shoes, a water bottle and a good mood. No special equipment is needed.
Do I need any prior experience to start Capoeira?
No prior experience is required — we welcome complete beginners. You will learn the fundamentals (Ginga, Esquiva, basic kicks, music and songs) step by step in a friendly group.
What languages are training held in?
Training is bilingual in German and English; Capoeira songs are sung in Portuguese.
More about capoeira in Berlin
Capoeira in Berlin – Movement, Acrobatics & Music
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that blends movement, acrobatics, dance, music and culture into one practice. In our Berlin Capoeira club you will learn the fundamentals of capoeira: the basic movement vocabulary (Ginga, Esquiva, Au and other floreios), kicks, acrobatic elements, musical instruments (Berimbau, Pandeiro, Atabaque) and songs in Portuguese. Capoeira trains coordination, strength, flexibility, rhythm and body awareness – and it’s a lot of fun.
Capoeira Training in Berlin: Our Locations
We offer Capoeira training in Berlin at three locations in Schöneberg, Kreuzberg and Mitte – see all training times above:
Whether you are looking for Capoeira Kreuzberg, Capoeira Schöneberg, Capoeira Mitte, an acrobatic movement practice or Capoeira for kids in Berlin – you are in the right place.
Free trial month: Just come by!
Would you like to try Capoeira? Come to a training session – guests are always welcome and the first month of training is free. No prior experience and no registration required.
Get in touch via our contact page or simply show up at one of the training times listed above. Looking for the kids’ group? Jump straight to Capoeira for kids in Berlin.