Brazilian dance-fight art of music, acrobatics and combat — from age 4, for children through adults.
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Atmosphere, rooms, and movement – a few impressions from our Capoeira classes at Senshu.
About the class
What to expect
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Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines dynamic movement, acrobatics, music and playing together.
From age 4
For children & adults
Steglitz-Zehlendorf
Wismarer Str. 42, Berlin
Free
Trial class any time, no obligation
It is characterised by flowing evasive movements, kicks, turns and the so-called ginga – the rhythmic basic movement of capoeira.
Unlike many classical combat sports, the focus is not on defeating an opponent. Two capoeiristas meet as playing partners, respond to each other and together develop a moving interplay.
Benefits
What does capoeira develop?
Regular training supports, among other things:
Coordination and balance
Flexibility and body control
Strength, stamina and reaction speed
A sense of rhythm and musical understanding
Concentration and attention
Self-confidence and creativity
Community and respectful interaction
All movements are taught step by step and appropriately for each age. No prior experience or acrobatic ability is needed to get started.
In training
Capoeira in practice
Training combines different areas:
The ginga as the rhythmic basic movement
Kicking and evasive movements
Turns and first acrobatic elements
Partner exercises
Coordination and movement games
Music, singing and clapping together
Playing in the roda
The roda is the circle in which capoeira is experienced together. The group claps and sings while two children or teenagers play with each other in the middle. They watch each other, respond to one another and connect their movements to the rhythm of the music.
The berimbau, a traditional Brazilian instrument, sets the rhythm and the character of the game.
Attitude
Together, not against each other
Capoeira thrives on attention, creativity and mutual respect. Movements are not carried out on a training partner with full force. Instead, children and teenagers learn to judge distance and speed and to use their techniques under control.
There are many different ways to take part in training. Some children are particularly taken with the music, others with the movement, the acrobatics or playing together.
This creates an environment in which the perfect result is not the only thing that counts. The courage to try something new is an important step forward too.
Who it's for
Capoeira for children and teens
Through capoeira children can live out their natural joy of movement while learning to control their bodies more consciously. The mix of music, movement and shared exercises makes for varied training.
Reserved children in particular get the chance to watch first and then join in at their own pace. They do not have to be louder or faster than anyone else to belong to the group.
Teenagers benefit from a varied full-body workout that combines creativity, fitness and technical challenge. At the same time, capoeira offers room for personal expression and shared experiences.
At Senshu
Capoeira at Senshu
At Senshu, capoeira is taught in a personal, respectful and age-appropriate training atmosphere. Our instructors support every child according to their abilities and encourage the courage to try out new movements.
At the centre are the joy of movement, learning together, body control and the individual development of every child and teenager.
Would you like to get to know capoeira? Book a free, no-obligation trial class. Our team will advise you personally and help you find the right way in.
