We believe in preserving the art and tradition of Capoeira while creating community, doing good and having fun!

Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, music and gravity defying acrobatics. You don't have to possess a martial arts, gymnastics or a dance background to play capoeira. Capoeira Malês offers classes for adults and children of all physical fitness levels, body shapes and abilities. Your fitness, coordination and flexibility will grow as you train, and no one is ever too old to start. Our students range in age from 5 to well into their 50s. We welcome everybody.

With Capoeira Malês you can expect to receive well-rounded training that emphasizes cardio conditioning and strength training, with alternating focus on fighting techniques, flexibility, agility, music instruction, floreos (acrobatic flips and tricks) and body movement.

Mestre Curisco and his instructors teaching style is one of patience and humor, focusing on learning the basics first and using proper and safe techniques while learning to prepared for anything in the roda. Come to class + learn from the best! No other capoeira studio in Seattle allows you to train under a Mestre and beside three professors and four instructors.

At Malês, you can:
- Improve your overall health
- Increase your coordination, rhythm and balance
- Work all muscle groups with one activity
- Learn to play new musical instruments
- Learn Portuguese
- Learn about Brazilian culture (foods, dance, geography)
- Benefit from a family atmosphere
- Create new friendships

NEW TO CAPOEIRA? NO PROBLEM!
Here's everything you need to know to get started TODAY!
· Wear a t-shirt and workout pants — no shorts.
· Capoeira is played barefoot.
· Must attend beginner classes to gain a basic understanding (See schedule below)
· Please arrive 15 minutes early to register, pay and change your clothing.