Capoeira Malês Scarborough

My child absolutely loves going to Kids Capoeira classes! She gets upset at me if we ever miss one of her classes. It is truly a beautiful martial art that brings together self defence, acrobatics and music. The teaching methods are high quality. Practical progressions based on children’s age and abilities with ways for them to continue practicing at home as well. You will see your children progress quickly! Their extensive time playing in the roda also boosts their confidence level and skills in reacting / recovery and improvisation. I highly recommend!

Since sending my kids to Capokids in Scarborough, I have seen how much their confidence and skills have dramatically improved. The classes are high energy with movement, dance and songs to help all students learn in a safe, clean environment. Instructor Tropa is impressive. He is very kind, knowledgeable and great with children. Instructor Tropa cultivates skills and strength based on his passion for teaching and patience. He encourages a team-focused environment where everyone is welcomed and supported, regardless of ability or strength. We all have teachers in our lives that will not give up on us and will help us grow; that is precisely who instructor Tropa is. We are so lucky we found Capokids; I highly recommend Capokids in Scarborough to anyone.

Combining movement, acrobatics and music, capoeira is a great martial art choice for everyone. Instructor Tropa has provided our children a positive, fun and safe space to learn capoeira. His passion for the martial art is reflective in his dedication and commitment to furthering his student's progress despite these current difficult times we live in. I highly recommend Capoeira Males Scarborough!

The classes are always challenging but fit perfectly with the attendees of the day. The instructor adjusts accordingly to all levels. I truly appreciate the consideration being a novice. I myself am returning after a decade of no training in Capoeira. The instructor is friendly and very knowledgeable. The facility is open, clean and welcoming. Lots of parking so no worries about that. Super happy and thrilled they have a Toronto East location!

Tropa is an exceptional Capoeira instructor, especially with kids. My son's abilities have grown exponentially since starting with Tropa. He makes learning fun with lots of games while demanding hard work, discipline and cooperation. His class always incorporates music and the kids become comfortable rather quickly at playing percussion instruments and even the berimbao.

My 6 year old son and I have been training for a year at this branch, and I couldn't be happier with our progress. We started from zero, but were very welcomed by both instructor and other students, and at least for me that was essential to break the initial ice (I'm an introvert) and to keep being motivated in going further. We had our batizado" last year and now we're working towards our first "troca de corda"

I was looking to sign up my children (along with my-middle-aged-self) in a physical activity, and with Capoeira, we received so much more than just a workout! Istructor Tropa, aside from being quite welcoming, is very patient, knowledgeable, and encouraging. The fact that we've never taken martial arts before, I thought this would be too challenging, especially for me.  It turns out that it was exactly what my children, and I, needed.  It pushed us out of our comfort zones, increased our self-confidence, and made us realize we can accomplish things we never thought possible. I am seeing positive changes in my children, and myself, and in just a few short months!  My friends also noticed these changes and signed their children up, as well.  In Capoeira Malês, besides getting a great workout, we found a supportive community, are learning about another culture and language, but most importantly we are having fun doing it!!

Capoeira is a great fitness alternative if one likes to try something new and fun. It is an amazing place to learn capoeira for both kids and adults. The instructor is very skilled and with great patience. Everyone is at their own pace, no pressures, you learn new moves, have fun and get a good sweat.

The instructor is extremely knowledgeable and approachable while being patient. Would definitely recommend this school for anyone who would like to learn capoeira and become active. Also a great environment for kids to pick up a discipline and develop/maintain functional movements...

I've been training with Capoeira Malês with Mestre Lua since 2016, but as a Scarborough resident I was thrilled when Instructor Tropa decided to open a branch of the academy in Scarborough. Inst. Tropa is an excellent instructor. I can attest to this because I've trained under his instruction, and for a couple years my children also trained in his kids classes at the downtown studio. I highly recommend checking out one of Inst. Tropa's classes if you're looking to get fit, have fun, and meet the kind of people that capoeira brings together.