Capitães de Areia

Capoeira at special needs’ schools

Since 1 May 2005, with the support of the BERLIN SPORTS ASSOCIATION (LSB) and the YOUTH AND FAMILY FOUNDATION OF THE STATE OF BERLIN (jfsb):

Capoeira and percussion lessons for children and teenagers with physical, intellectual and emotional, learning and speech disabilities at special schools for the handicapped in various districts of Berlin. Our primary goal, through teaching Capoeira, is to improve independence and to assist disabled and able-bodied people integrate into society. We also aim to improve verbal communications skills of disadvantaged children.