xango capoeira singapore

"Awesome positive vibes from the start to end. Nice environment to learn. One should try at least once."

"Very friendly and casual people. Kind of like a safe space."

"It was a fun and engaging class with a good mix of martial arts and music. I appreciated how flowly the movements are, and how patient the instructors and my classmates are."

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about us

Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines self-defence techniques, music, dance, and acrobatics. Its history is rooted in the traditions of enslaved Africans in colonial Brazil and was practised as a means of breaking the bonds of slavery.Xango Capoeira Singapore was founded in 2011 by Mestre Luizinho Barravento. We aim to promote individual and community values based on Respect, Cooperation, and Freedom through the Afro-Brazilian martial art and culture of capoeira.Our headquarters is in Gold Coast (Australia), with schools in Brisbane (Australia), Goiânia (Brazil), and France too. Our Singapore classes are taught by Instrutor Cantor and Graduado Manhoso.

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benefits of capoeira

1. IMPROVES FITNESS AND MOVEMENT
Regardless of your current fitness level, the constant motion of your body in capoeira will develop your strength, endurance, core, flexibility, and agility. A full body workout is guaranteed!2. BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE
Capoeira empowers you to express your individuality, while having a respectful dialogue with your opponent. Its music will energise you and shower you with endorphins.3. CULTURALLY RICH
We are the only martial art that requires live music! Get to learn traditional instruments such as the berimbau and atabaque. Sing the songs of capoeira in Brazilian Portuguese that serve as oral history.4. SOCIAL AND COMMUNAL EXPERIENCE
You will definitely make friends along the way, both in and out of the roda. We also have an annual grading festival called the Batizado e Troca de Corda, where you can receive a new cord.

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fees, classes & faq

*Bring friends on the first class and everyone enjoys 20% off! That's $8 per person.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS1. Do you welcome first-timers?
Yes, we do! We're always happy to introduce capoeira to anyone who is keen to explore and learn. All you need to do is come in comfortable sportswear, preferably with long pants.Your first class is at a discounted price of $10, regardless of student type. Enjoy additional 20% if you bring friends along!2. When should I make payment for classes?
All payments must be made before entry to class.3. How do your packages work?
Our "4 Classes" and "8 Classes" packages expire within 30 days from the date of purchase.4. How are classes conducted?
All our classes are mixed-levels. We focus on developing good fundamentals and technique in capoeira. We teach variations of sequences and moves based on the students' abilities.We also teach foundations in capoeira instruments and music, as well as functional exercises to improve strength, core, and balance.

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events & performances

Xango Capoeira Festival (Batizado e Troca de Cordas)

Xango Capoeira Singapore Festival is our annual flagship event featuring capoeira and music workshops run by Mestre Luizinho Barravento and guest instructors over 3 to 4 days. The event concludes with the Batizado e Troca de Cordas, where new students will receive their first cord as an initiation while current students may advance the ranks.