Ancestrais Capoeira - Perth (Highly Recommended)

HERE IT IS!!!!
Where I cut my teeth in the art of Capoeira and where my passion was ignited for training. Ancestrais Capoeira is a relatively new venture led by Professor Leonides 'Gringo' Santos.

An absolute gentleman and someone I consider a close friend, Gringo has thought me a lot...about Capoeira and movements, about humility and persistance and also about the amazing feeling that you get when someone welcomes you into a school without pretentiousness.

Being in Perth and due in no small part to it's isolation from the rest of the world, Ancestrais Capoeira conducts performances on a hectic schedule. From corporate events to charity functions Gringo and his partner Shireen constantly have their finger on the pulse with more and more events being put on to an already busy schedule.

What to expect -

Being trained at a pace completely decided by yourself. As a beginner, you will be tested, but not overawed by the techniques you will learn. For intermediates and more experienced Capoeiristas, I'm sure you will also have equals at Ancestrais Capoeira to compare notes with. Also expect dedicated students who train both Capoeira and gymnastics (Ying Li's Gymnastics School).

Training times -

Everyday except for Thursday's and Sunday's. Check website as times vary.
Gymnastics classes under instruction from Gringo are held at Ying Li's on Saturday afternoons
Most Friday nights will involve a street perfomance on Murray Street mall in Perth city. It is great for beginners to come out of their shell and clap and sing with the group and also show off their Capoeira skills for the world to see.

Cost -

$15 AUD for casual class
$120 AUD for a 10 session pass.
Check website for paying by the month, it varies depending on how often you wish to train.

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Address -

Ancestrais Capoeira trains at a few sites across Perth, including the suburbs of Applecross, Kardinya as well as within the city itself.
Visit the website for more information.

Website -

http://capoeiraperth.com/

Ying Li Gymnastics School - Perth

An ex-Olympic level Gymnast, the affable Mr. Ying Li owns and manages this Gymnastics school located in the Perth's Southern Suburbs.

The cool thing about this gym is that it has people from a vast array of disciplines coming into the gym at various times from Parkour to trickers, a smattering of break dancers and even travelling circus performers. An overhall of the gym floor and general renovations 18 months ago has made the venue from a great place to train with mediocre equipment to a superb place to train with excellent equipment.

What to expect -

A fun atmosphere where people are there to improve their skills in their respective disciplines while also being more that willing to impart knowledge to others. The adult classes are run with a structured warm up followed by what is effectively a 'jam session' where you are able to practise on your own.

Training times -

Adult classes run on Wednesday afternoon at 6pm and Saturday mornings at 11am.
Ying also gives personal training sessions at times that suits his schedule, although these might be hard to come across as he is often very busy during the school semester.

Address -

11 Pitt Way,
Booragoon WA 6154

Website -

Ying Li's does not have a website. For clarification on class times and costs, call Ying directly on (08) 9330 1788