CapoKids The Martial Arts School Preschool, After-School & Summer Camp, Sarasota | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

We found this school when our kid’s previous school shut down due to the pandemic. Capokids is the best thing that happened to us during this tough time. Our kids have been been going here for a year, one in VPK and the other in the after school program. Our oldest son was very timid at first, but I was amazed to see how much he has grown physically, mentally and emotionally and his brother. He doesn’t have to attend OT since he’s been going to Capokids. He has a confidence that he didn’t have before. He thanks God all the time that we found this school and me and daddy for taking him there. We drive all the way from Nokomis, but it is completely worth it, road construction and all. Both him and our youngest learn best with the constant activities they have at this school from playing drums, singing in Portuguese, dancing, cartwheels, hand stands and so on. Our son in VPK went from below expectations in a couple categories at the beginning of the year to exceeding expectations in all areas. They both love their teachers and the friends they have gained there. The teachers are all extremely caring and hands on. They let kids be kids, but they also create an environment that is safe and requires discipline and respect for one another. Ms. Christina is wonderful and Mr. Fogo the director. A true testament to any business or person is how they handle conflict and when I raised a complaint with Mr. Fogo, instead of throwing the book at me and telling me well that’s school policy, he carefully considered our concern and worked with us to best fit the needs of our kids and us. Can’t say enough good things about this place and the people who work here. There are many special ingredients here, and capoeira is a unique experience for our kids who don’t want to be stuck behind a desk all day. Will continue taking our kids here as long as we can.

I consider it a tremendous blessing to have found Capokids for my little boy. He is timid and a bit self conscious but his confidence has grown leaps and bounds since attending Capokids preschool. All of the staff are truly devoted to provide a safe and fun environment for all the children. They are gentle and do not push the kids too hard. They all enjoy their jobs and there is a positive atmosphere always. Not only does he have VPK approved curriculum taught each morning but he also has yoga and Capoeira incorporated into their day. It is all about building confidence and working together. When our pediatrician asked where he was attending VPK I told her he was at Capokids and she replied,” I’m not supposed to endorse one school or another but, off the record, they are definitely in the top handful of schools I would send my grandkids.” Nuff said.

I love CapoKids. The children have so much fun in the group and afterschool. They learn Portuguese & sing empowering songs and learn how to play instruments together. Capoeira is an incredible martial art & way of life that empowers and is super fun, working every muscle of the body and sharpening the mind. I was so inspired by the children’s program and what I saw come out of it that I joined the adults academy and go to classes 4x a week. It’s changed our lives forever and bought us community that we needed to be a healthy and happy. In a world where people are not as connected as they once were and being in front of a screen is the norm, this capoeira way of life brings us back to what ‘being people’ really is, and I’m so beyond grateful for this academy and CapoKids.