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Capoeira School Tour: Discover Salvador's Cultural Gems
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25 Ratings
Pelourinho
Incredible opportunity to discover the cultural treasures of Salvador at the First Capoeira School in Brasil - since 1937 - founded by Mestre Bimba, the creator of Capoeira Regional Brasileira.
Incredible opportunity to discover the cultural treasures of Salvador at the First Capoeira School in Brasil - since 1937 - founded by Mestre Bimba, the creator of Capoeira Regional Brasileira.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba - Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian MARTIAL ART that combines FIGHT, CULTURE, DANCE, MUSIC and ACROBATICS. It teaches discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and on top of all of that is extremely connected to the Afro-Brazilian ancestry. The class is directed to BEGINNERS students who have NEVER TRAINED…
- Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba - Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian MARTIAL ART that combines FIGHT, CULTURE, DANCE, MUSIC and ACROBATICS. It teaches discipline, self-defense, physical fitness, and on top of all of that is extremely connected to the Afro-Brazilian ancestry. The class is directed to BEGINNERS students who have NEVER TRAINED Capoeira. So don’t worry, it is not necessary to have any type of experience! You will be just fine. I will teach you the attacks, defenses and flow movements. Be prepared to breathe the culture of Salvador. Training with us, you will learn so much more than just the exercise, creating memories that will last a lifetime. Vamos!

What's Included
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Location
Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba
Rua das Laranjeiras
Add the destination: "Ó Paí, Ó Restaurante" - Terreiro de Jesus, on your Uber destination. Arriving, turn right and walk straight. The School is less than 1 minute away from the Restaurant.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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512maximem
Apr 15, 2025
Capoeira basics - Excellent! We took the 1 hour class and we thought it would be too short but it was intense! And we loved it as we went through many basics!
The teacher only speaks portuguese but it really feels authentic!
We definitely recommend!
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Road26555631213
Mar 23, 2025
Great experience - Amazing experience. Got to train with local people, with an amazing teacher and a great atmosphere.
Definitely recommend for anyone visiting.
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C8533mecatherineb
Mar 22, 2025
Loved it - Really fun class! Loved learning more about Capoeira. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in learning about the history as well as getting a good workout in.
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82jamesu
Mar 11, 2025
Great capoeira class for beginners - As a beginner class, you already learn a lot in one hour. There were the basics and our teacher Yasmin also taught us more different moves as we progressed. The class was great to have a taste of how Capoeira is and it’s incredible also to be learning in a historical room where people came to practice capoeira when it was still illegal and it’s also the first capoeira school of Brazil. Yasmin was really nice and friendly and I’d definitely recommend the class if you want to give capoeira a try. It’s a good one hour of workout…!
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John
Mar 9, 2025
Amazing Capoeira Experience in Salvador - I just took a capoeira class in Salvador, and it was great. Our teacher, Yasmin, was super patient and explained every step in detail.
She was really encouraging, which made the class so much fun. Not only did I learn the moves, but I also got to dive into the culture behind capoeira, which was really cool.
I’d definitely recommend this experience to anyone interested in trying something new and learning about Brazilian culture. Yasmin’s teaching style made it easy to follow along, and the whole vibe was super positive. If you’re in Salvador, don’t miss out on this!
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Dailton
Mar 8, 2025
Top experience in Salvador - Amazing experience! It’s a workout but something very memorable to do in Salvador. We learned a lot in just one lesson. The teacher is excellent.
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Paul-alexander
Mar 2, 2025
Definitely a recommendation - Yasmin was really great. I can recommend it to anyone. You learn a lot and learn about the history of Capoeira.
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Yehushad
Feb 25, 2025
Excellent - Very nice experience, Yasmin is excellent. The course is accessible to everyone, no need to be an expert.
I loved it and highly recommend!!
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Laurahg3185uu
Jan 31, 2025
Capoeira for beginners - Yasmin is an absolutly amazing teacher. She is warm, talented og pushes you when you need to be pushed! I will definetly come back !!
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Naeemah_r
Jan 30, 2025
A Treasured Experience and a Great Workout - Such an amazing place! I was greeted warmly by Yasmin. Once I stowed my stuff and the other student arrived, our hostess told us the full history of Capoeira and the school through the wonderful collection of photography and clippings that decorate nearly every inch of the wall. Yasmin translated our initial greetings with the Mestre. However, the language barrier was minimal once the music and movement began. He set a nicely challenging pace for two absolute beginners and we mimicked moves like the Ginga, Aú, Cocorinha, and even the Negativa. It was bliss. At one point there was music inside and music outside on the street...it was hard not to get sweep-up in the pure energy of it all. About halfway in we were able to slowly drill the moves in combination decent enough that we earned a few approving nods. Mestre and Yasmin even took pity on my sore knees with some ice and muscle spray after class. Listen, I could not have imagined myself getting to Salvador Bahia and not taking a Capoeira class but finding Associacao De Capoeira Mestre Bimba was an added bonus and a treasured experience. I highly recommend it.
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