Bantus Capoeira Singapore

Singapore is your typical city, country, state, island and contained metropolis. Actually, it is not typical at all, it is one of the most amazingly constructed places not only in Asia but on the planet.

It is by far the most well-planned (some say overtly contrived) city that I have been to in Asia. For an island which is just 682 sq kilometres, with a population of 4.5 million, it somehow manages to give a feel of spaciousness whilst fitting in more culture, activities and sights than much larger countries.

Most of these activites are assessible on the internet, with a simple Google search coming up with a huge range of martial arts available in Singapore.
With things so easy to find, you should have to problems finding training centres for any discipline.

I trained with Bantus Capoeira. The school is headed up by Graduado Claudinho with his loyal band of Singaporean Capoeristas closely in tow. One thing that thoroughly impressed me about Claudinho's teaching is his attention to detail. As a new student, I find that teachers often will reserve meticulous observations of style and movement to either the students more entrenched in the school or after you have been there for a few lessons.
However, I could really feel that Claudinho had a keen eye for what I was doing and gave me a few Capoeira tips which helped with my overall understanding of the art.

What to expect -

Like the rest of Singapore, the YMCA where Bantus trains is an pristine, multifuctional facility. It has air conditioning which helps you train harder and longer, although the roof seems rather low, so you may have to reserve the pratice of backflips to after class.

Training times -

8.30pm - 10pm Monday, Thursday and Friday

Cost -

$20 SGD for a casual class

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Address -

Located at YMCA Orchard which is a 5 minute walk from the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. Once you walk out of the station, just ask one of the friendly Singaporean's that happen who pass you by and you will be fine.

Website -

http://sg.bantus.org/