Capoeira

Category: Martial Arts

Chairperson: Arnold Leong

Contact Number: Contact number not available

Email Address: arnoldleong@gmail.com

Website: http://nuscapoeira.blogspot.com

Description
What in the world is Capoeira, in fact! It’s from Brazil! It’s a martial art/dance/art form developed in the 16th Century by slaves in Portuguese colonies. While held captive, the slaves were prohibited from practicing any form of martial art or self defence in fear of an uprising from them. Therefore, the slaves decided to come up with a game which involves a mix of ritual and dance and martial arts. The colonial rulers then could not understand what the slaves were doing and they let them be... And thus....Capoeira was born! Today, Capoeira is played all over the world in two different forms, Angola and Regional (pronounced Hei-gion-ile). To accompany a game of Capoeira we have our instruments and songs as well. Its a mish mash of Music, Dance, Acrobatics, a whole myriad of sensations that cannot be experienced by looking. Capoeira is best understood when you get down on your feet and start to boogie with us.

Training
Tues : 6pm - 830pm (Dance Studio)
Thurs: 630pm - 9pm (MPSH 4)

Open Roda/Free Class (Sentosa Siloso Beach): Sun: 430pm - 6pm