THE BRAZILIAN MARTIAL ART CLASS FOR KIDS IN AMSTERDAM
Capoeira classes for kids
Capoeira Malungos Amsterdam offers weekly capoeira classes for children from age 5, in Amsterdam Centrum/Jordaan. Kids learn music, acrobatics, self-defense, and Afro-Brazilian culture together, in a class built around play.
Music & Rhythm
Every class is played to live instruments, the berimbau, the pandeiro, the atabaque. Kids learn to sing in Portuguese, keep rhythm & play the instruments
Acrobatics
Cartwheels, handstands, acrobatics: capoeira builds real physical skill through play. Kids develop coordination, balance, and body awareness.
Self-Defense
Capoeira is a genuine martial art, born as a real means of defense. Kids learn control, timing, and how to defend themselves playfully
Afro-Brazilian
Capoeira carries the history of the enslaved people who created it. Kids learn where the art comes from, not just how to do it, connecting movement to a real cultural story.
SUBSCRIPTION PACKAGES KIDS
Want to see if Capoeira is for you? And have you never tried it before, first class for you is free!
Training 1 x per week
€40.- per month
SCHEDULE KIDS
Marnixbad
Marnixplein 1, Amsterdam
Kids (starting 22/8)
Saturday | 12:00 – 13:00
AMSTERDAM JORDAAN/CENTRUM
10-10-2026, 19-12-2026, 26-12-2026
02-01-2027
Last class of the season is 03-07-2027
No class on the following dates (school holidays)
Capoeira Festival
BATIZADO / TROCA DE CORDA
Every year the last weekend of September we have our yearly Capoeira Meeting. This is where new students receive their first belt (batizado) and kids who train when ready change to a higher belt.
International mestres, contramestres and professors are joining in a weekend full of capoeira, music, culture. For our kids there are special workshops on Saturday.
Questions Parents Ask
Is capoeira good exercise for kids?
Yes. Capoeira builds strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness through movement-based play, without feeling like traditional exercise.
Does my child need any experience to start?
No. Classes are built for complete beginners, and kids progress at their own pace. The group gets split up by level or age so everyone gets adequate attention.
What age can kids start capoeira?
Kids can start from age 5.
Does capoeira teach real self-defense?
Yes. Capoeira is a genuine Brazilian martial art, and self-defense technique is part of every class, alongside the acrobatics and music.
Are the teachers qualified?
Classes are led by Contramestre Igor, who holds a degree in Physical Education and has taught capoeira for over 30 years. Our other teachers have trained under his guidance and hold a teachers belt.
What should my kids wear
For the first class comfortable sport clothes. Shoes are a personal preference. After you join Malungos you wear Capoeira pant (Abada) with your cord which indicates your level.
Are the classes in Dutch
All our teachers speak Dutch, English and Portuguese. Our group is very diverse and we welcome all backgrounds and cultures
What are the cords?
After your first Batizado you receive a white cord, you are now a Capoeirista for life! Malungos has cords from white, yellow, orange, grey, blue, green, purple, brown to red. They indicate your level and skill.