Culture, rhythm and freedom for the young ones
Capoeira for Kids
Initiation Workshop
Movement
Music
Play
Culture
Are you looking for a physical activity that is also rich in culture, music, and expression for your kids?
This introductory workshop is designed especially for children aged 8 to 12. Here they can move, sing, play, build community, and get closer to one of the most powerful cultural expressions in the world: Capoeira.
For you, who know that playing also educates
What is Capoeira & why for children?
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines movement, music, singing, and history. It was created as a form of resistance and struggle for freedom, but today it is practiced around the world as a tool for integral development.
In this workshop, Capoeira becomes a space for play, respect, and connection, where children can:
- Develop motor skills, coordination, and rhythm
- Explore music, singing, and instruments
- Strengthen their self-esteem and creative expression
- Participate in a non-competitive, collaborative, and culturally enriching environment
Who is this workshop for?
- For enthusiastic, curious, and active kiddos who love to learn, connect with art and culture while having fun.
- For families who value free play, emotional connection, art, and cultural education.
- For those who want their children to approach the body, music, and the world from an artistic, affective, and inclusive perspective.
For you, who are looking for more than just physical activity
What does the workshop include?
- 8 sessions of 60 minutes each
- Introduction to instruments such as berimbau, atabaque, and pandeiro
- Learn basic singing in Portuguese (no need to speak the language)
- Rhythmic, acrobatic, and body awareness games
- Accompanied by teachers with over 20 years of experience in childhood education
- Certificate of participation at the end
About The Teacher
Prof. Juanjo Tartaruga
Professor de Capoeira, cultural educator and founder of Capoeira Para Ti.
With more than 18 years of experience practicing Capoeira, he has lived, studied, and worked for more than 8 of those years in Brazil, where he is a cultural guide, educator, and student of multiple Mestres, as well as a proud member and teacher of the Capoeira Longe do Mar Group in Mexico. He also has more than 25 years of experience working in education and entertainment for children.
He currently promotes Capoeira as a tool for social transformation, collective learning, and artistic expression for children and adults in the US, Mexico, and Brazil.
About Our Group
Capoeira Longe do Mar
The Capoeira Longe do Mar Group was founded in 1998 in Mexico City.
With almost 30 years of history, it has trained hundreds of capoeiristas in Mexico, promoting a non-competitive, inclusive, and creative vision of Capoeira.
Our motto: “What we do is art.”
We have active locations in Mexico City and several states throughout Mexico, with a network of teachers who transmit capoeira as a tool for identity, art, and community.
How to participate?
This workshop is part of the Longe do Mar Group's Capoeira Initiation Program. It is offered several times throughout the year at some of our locations, cultural centers, and other institutions that share our vision of Capoeira.
Below you will find the locations and dates for the next initiation workshop. To register, please visit the corresponding link.
Starting Date:
September 22, 2025
Coahuila 123 - F
(cross street w/ Tonalá)
Col. Roma Sur
Home of Capoeira Longe do Mar
Target Audience
Children 8 to 12 years old.
Duration
8 sessions, 1 hour each
Starting Date
September 22, 2025
Day & time
MONDAYS 4:00 a 5:00 PM
Location
Odara Roma
One Time Fee
$2,000.00 MXN / $120 USD
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL
$1,800 MXN / $100 USD
(Paying before September 15)
Waiting List Suscribe
If you can't find a date or location that suits you, sign up for the waiting list and we'll send you an email the next time we offer this workshop again.
F.A.Q.
¿Se necesita experiencia previa?
No, ¡para nada! Este taller está pensado especialmente para niños y niñas que nunca han practicado Capoeira. Comenzamos desde lo más básico y avanzamos paso a paso, con mucho acompañamiento. Solo necesitas curiosidad, ganas de moverte, jugar y de ser parte de una experiencia colectiva.
¿Qué ropa o materiales se necesitan?
Solo se necesita ropa cómoda y deportiva. Recomendamos practicar descalzo, pero también se acepta el uso de calcetines. Trae una botella con agua para hidratación. Nosotros facilitaremos los instrumentos y el material básico durante el taller.
¿Qué pasa si me pierdo una clase?
Sabemos que a veces surgen imprevistos. Si llegas a faltar, podrás reincorporarte sin problema. En cada sesión se repasan elementos anteriores y el aprendizaje es colectivo, así que siempre habrá alguien con quien ponerte al corriente.
¿Qué pasa si me gusta y queremos seguir?
¡Eso nos encantaría! Este taller está pensado como una puerta de entrada para que poder comenzar tu camino en la Capoeira. Al finalizar, te orientaremos para continuar tu práctica con el Grupo Capoeira Longe do Mar en sus distintas sedes y horarios. También tendrás la oportunidad de integrarte a una comunidad amplia y comprometida, participar en rodas, encuentros y eventualmente avanzar hacia nuevas etapas de formación.
¿Hay opción de clases en otras sedes?
Sí. Capoeira Longe do Mar tiene presencia en distintas zonas de la Ciudad de México y alrededores. También hay clases en varios estados de la República. Si no puedes continuar en este taller o te interesa explorar otros espacios o estilos dentro del grupo, te ayudaremos a encontrar la sede o maestro que mejor se acomode a ti.
¿Quién imparte el taller y qué experiencia tiene?
El taller es impartido por Juanjo González, también conocido como Professor Tartaruga, educador cultural y practicante de Capoeira desde hace más de 18 años. Ha vivido, estudiado y enseñado en Brasil, México y Estados Unidos, y forma parte del Grupo Capoeira Longe do Mar. Su enfoque pedagógico es lúdico, inclusivo y orientado al desarrollo colectivo.
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