76 Nevins St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Motumbaxé participants come from many different backgrounds and range in age from 3 to 73!
Had a great time as a visitor. Mr. Motumbaxe was very welcoming and the instructor and students were friendly. Easy online waivers, $25 drop in fee, and you’re good to go. Would happily come back while visiting Brooklyn.
I can’t say enough good things about this place. My daughter started jiu jitsu 5 months ago and loved it from day 1. If given the chance, she would attend class every day! Mestre Lampréia and Lee are amazing teachers. They are simultaneously nurturing and strict with the kids - instilling values of discipline, respect, personal responsibility, hard work, and perseverance. They have created a warm, welcoming and inclusive community that we feel very lucky to be a part of.
I had such a great experience learning and growing with Mestre Lampreia. This school is a true gem in NYC with such a lovely community. Lampreia is a passionate teacher/mentor and I hope to return sometime in the near future to resume my training with him.
Bahia, in the heart of Brooklyn. I strongly recommend!
My son is having such a great time here. He’s making friends and socializing. He’s also learning a discipline that will help bring structure into his life. He’s autistic and has ADHD. In class he’s able to focus and fully participate. The instructors are amazing. They work with him on small things like looking at the instructor when they are speaking. They help him learn to control his body by using positive words and energy. He feels safe there. That’s extremely important for us as a family.
If you've ever wanted to learn capoeira or get back into it - this is the place.
We were so fortunate to discover Motumbaxé Capoeira! Even before my son started, the communication was great and the team was very welcoming. The space is lovely and kid friendly. Lee and Mestre Lampréia are amazing with the children, knowledgeable and very professional. They've created a beautiful community with a great spirit and lots of fun! My son improved his overall skills, and became stronger and more flexible. Highly recommended!
Love the community feeling, good spirit and great workout and body coordination.
Amazing jiu-jitsu instruction. Incredible care and attention to detail -- if you consistently show up to put in the work, you will definitely see improvement in your grappling skills. Complete professionalism and promptness with communication and classes happening when they are supposed to. And very warm, community-oriented vibes. Strongly recommended!
Treated my son with respect and compassion from the moment we walked in the door. A brilliant place to learn and play!
Amazing place for your kids! My son loves every single class! They are like a big family ❤️
The instructors are all very talented with great attention to detail. My overall level in martial arts and fitness has gone up while training here. I highly recommend Motumbaxé Capoeira Jiu Jitsu
Lampréia and Lee make this an incredibly warm and loving community for the kids who attend to learn Jiu Jitsu and Capoeira. They encourage all of them to give their best, to do their best and meet each child where they’re at. If you’re looking for a place for your child to learn these martial arts, but also a place to find a sense of community, this is the place. I couldn’t recommend more highly.
Loving the classes here and so glad I continued my Capoeira journey here with Capoeira Motumbaxé and Mestre Lampreia. The classes here are both for beginners and advanced and definitely has something for everyone. Plus they're wonderful with kids, so bring 'em by too!
I've practiced capoeira, jiu jitsu, muay thai, yoga and a lot of other movement with the Professor Lampreia since 2012 and besides him being a fantastic and warm soul, he's an absolute world class teacher for kids and adults! Highly recommended!
Both the capoeira and BJJ classes at Motumbaxé are incredibly rewarding (and challenging). In the sea of fitness/martial arts options, this place is a one-of-a kind. My daughter (8 years old) and I are both members and the positive experience we've had is hard to overstate. Come try it out!
Have been coming since they first open. They are great. They work with you and your schedule. My kids take capoeira and juhijuj here.
Great way to improve your body awareness.
Had an opportunity to visit this place in February and it was the most awesome experience. It was for my daughter who loves physical activity it was a wonderful experience her teacher Lee was kind, caring and a great instructor . She made her feel welcome and for weeks my daughter showed everyone her routine . The owner was kind caring and had a holistic view that resonated with me and my daughter unfortunately time constraints restricts us from attending but this place is one of the best teaching learning environmens for kids (and parents)
My husband and 8yr. old daughter have been training at Motumbaxe for over a year now. Lampreia and Lee are wonderful & patient teachers and are passionate about what they are doing. Come check them out!
After trying various forms of workouts at several gyms, I was introduced to my new home at Motumbaxe (dont worry, I cant pronounce it either). The guys over here are not just your new workout group, they become the family you never knew you needed. It's been over a year for me, and the change I see in myself and those around me is awe-inspiring... Dont take my word for it, just show up. You'll see.
Motumbaxé is the best! I’ve been training martial arts for 20yrs, capoeira for 4 years, and the past year at Motumbaxé. I love this place. Mestre Lampréia is an amazing teacher. His experience, passion and care for his students are why I train at Motumbaxé. Additionally, the other instructors are equally amazing giving me an opportunity to learn from the higher cords. Capoeira is a beautiful art sharing the deep, beautiful culture of Brazil. More than just an amazing, fun work out there is music, singing and a loving community that feels like family. Bring yourself, your friends, your family. Everyone is welcome at Motumbaxé.
I have been going to motumbaxe capoeira for around 1.5 years and it has been a transforming experience so far. Mestre Lampreia is a great teacher and motivator, and he is very good with kids as well. I highly recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic and truly Brazilian form of capoeira. Axe!
I have truly found my community! I moved to NYC and found Motumbaxé about 1 1/2 ago, everyone welcomed me made me feel right at home. If you are looking for a workout that will hit every muscle group (even some you did not know existed) this is the place for you. Further if you are looking for a community that will wrap you in support Motumbaxé is exactly what you need!!!!
We love this school. The teachers are inspiring. We travel over an hour just to come here.❤️
I’ve been training under Mestre Lampreia for about 14 years now and he knows Capoeira. Come out to take a class and bring some friends to make it more fun. We know training is more fun with a friend. This is your stop for Capoeira.
One of the toughest workouts I've ever had. It works all your muscles and strengthen you like you can't imagine! The staff is wonderful , and the teacher is the best.… so kind, caring and incredibly talented. You can't go wrong here!
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