Capoeira is the Brazilian Martial Art combining rhythm, movement, music, history and culture. Our group, Moringa de Barro holds classes for youth age 5+, teens and adults in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle at Balance Studio (418 N. 35th St. 98103). We practice Capoeira Regional (fast-paced) although the Angola style of Capoeira (slower-paced) is also incorporated into classes. Our Mestre, Mestre Pitta (Daniel Nery dos Santos) hails directly from Salvador, Brazil where Capoeira was born. Classes are dynamic and engaging for all levels and age groups. Students enhance their technique, strength and endurance by training individually, in pairs and in groups. Mestre Pitta believes Capoeira teaches us how to live more peacefully by learning to respect ourselves, each other and cultures throughout the world. All classes held at Balance Studio.

Bahia In Motion Capoeira instructors are SafeSport certified.

Please see below for our Capoeira class schedule. Visit our Online Class Schedule page to register for classes. For class series registration, see details of classes below.

Class cards and drop-ins available.
Class Cards Available Here

Monday
-5:30pm-6:20pm Youth Capoeira ages 5-12
(fall session registration open! See below)
-6:30pm-7:30pm Beginniner Capoeira ages 13+ (fall session registration open! See below)
-7:30-8:30pm Capoeira ages 13+ intermediate-advanced

Wednesday
7:30pm-8:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira ages 13+ (ongoing class)

Saturday
11:30am-12:30pm Intermediate/Advanced Capoeira ages 13+(ongoing class)


CAPOEIRA FOR KIDS FALL SESSION Ages 5-12

Mondays 5:30pm-6:20pm
Dates: 9/23/24-12/2/24 (no class 11/11)
COST: $300
Price includes Cord Ceremony fee 12/7/24. Price does not include $50 uniform fee
Please visit our online store to register.

About the series:
Watch your child’s confidence grow while learning the Brazilian martial art form of Capoeira. In this creative and fun class, children learn the movements of Capoeira through exercises and games that help improve flexibility, agility, reflexes, balance, concentration and gross motor coordination. Students learn to work individually as well as in pairs and groups. Children also learn about the essential music and instruments of Capoeira by clapping, singing, and learning how to play and recognize the sounds of the Pandeiro, A-go-go, Atabaque and Berimbau. The class is taught in Portuguese and English.

BEGINNER CAPOEIRA: ADULTS AND TEENS AGES 13+ FALL SESSION

Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm
Dates: 9/23/24-12/2/24 (no class 11/11)
COST: $165
Please visit our online store to register.

About the series:
In this introductory class, you will learn the basic movements of Capoeira. In addition, the class includes exercises aimed to improve endurance, flexibility, agility, reflexes, and balance. Students learn to work individually as well as in pairs and groups. Students also learn about the essential music and instruments of Capoeira by clapping, singing, and learning how to play and recognize the sounds of the Pandeiro, A-go-go, Atabaque and Berimbau. The class is taught in Portuguese and English.