Something new began in Copenhagen this May.

In the beginning of May, 19 experienced Democracy Fitness trainers from Germany, the Netherlands, Japan, and Denmark gathered for the very first Democracy Fitness Instructor Masterclass. Experienced trainers from partner organisations came together for three days of collective learning, exploration, reflection, and trying new things together.

Hosted at Demokrati Garage in Copenhagen together with our nordic partner We Do Democracy, the Masterclass brought together people from different Democracy Fitness journeys – all connected by a shared commitment to create a space where more people can train their democracy muscles.

Beginning a new journey

This was more than a three-day gathering.

The Masterclass marks the beginning of a one-year learning journey where participants will continue developing towards becoming Democracy Fitness Instructors. Over the coming year, they will deepen their understanding of Democracy Fitness, strengthen their facilitation skills, and explore how to support and train future Democracy Fitness trainers across different countries and contexts.z

The goal is not only to grow individual skills, but also to strengthen the Democracy Fitness community and share the practice globally.

Learning through practice

Democracy Fitness is built on practice. And practice grows stronger when we learn together.

Throughout the three days, participants reflected on their own experiences with Democracy Fitness and explored different approaches to learning, facilitation, and community building. The Masterclass created space for diving into the 10 democracy muscles design, the history of Democracy Fitness Global, how to bring Democracy Fitness into you own context and new perspectives – while also strengthening relationships across countries and communities.

This was the first Democracy Fitness Instructor Masterclass – and it will definitely not the last.

Together we make democracy FIT – one training at a time.