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BJJ Starter Pack

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One Day or Day One?

At Checkmat Flowartes, we want you to know that you are capable and we are here to support your growth as a martial artist and as a person.

We came up with a format to kickstart your BJJ journey in a safe environment catered to your pace while nudging you to jump in and start rolling with the community. Before jumping into group sessions, one-on-one private sessions lay the groundwork for foundational movement patterns and understanding of the game. Sometimes, the basics can be tedious and might mean progressing a little slower at the start. However, we believe this is a small trade-off to longevity in your martial arts life and we have seen this with all our students who have come through our door.

Our objective with this starter pack is to give the absolute beginner a solid introduction and set you up for success for the rest of your BJJ journey, regardless of where you roll.

If “showing up is half the battle,” let us be your partner for the other half!

Foundation First

  • Understand your body better while establishing fundamental psychomotor coordination skills
  • Develop core movement patterns needed for any roll
  • Perform basic Guard and Passing techniques
  • Prepare yourself mentally to roll with others
  • Familarise yourself with the IBJFF point system
  • Gain an overview of the history of BJJ as a sport and Checkmat as a team
Our lineage

Flowartes Checkmat is proud to be an official Checkmat affiliate under Professor Leke, with supervision by Mestre Ricardo Vieira.

Our lineage: Mitsuyo Maeda > Carlos Gracie > Helio Gracie > Rolls Gracie > Romero Cavalcanti > Ricardo Vieira > Alexsandro Machado

Personalised Approach

  • Drills and coaching tailored to your existing capacity and needs
  • Encouraging environment on and off the mat

Getting Started

OPTION A: Lock In – 2 Privates + 4 Class Pack – $300

OPTION B: Buddy Up – 2 Semi-Privates + 4 Class Pack each – $500

Note: 4 Class Package has a 1 month validity, commencing from day after the 2nd scheduled Private Session. Credits can be used for any class on the public schedule.

Interested? Get in touch.

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Flowartes turns FIVE!

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Flowartes turns FIVE this August! We are celebrating all month with mini gatherings at our studio and we hope to see you here.

UPCOMING

Thursday, August 1, 2030H: Desserts ‘n’ chill

Wednesday, Aug 21, 2015-2115H: Capoeira Documentary Watch Party

Sunday, Aug 25, 1300-1345H: YOPA YOGA Workshop: Self Myofascial Release for Jiujiteros

Saturday Aug 31, 1100-1700: Party!

  • 1100-1300: BJJ Open Mat
  • 1300-1500: Açai ‘n’ Chill
  • 1500-1700: Roda Aberta

All events are complimentary and you can sign up directly on Classfit or DM us on WhatsApp or Instagram to let us know you’re coming.

 

Neighborhood Partnership Discounts

We are also delighted to share that some of our neighbors are celebrating with us and extending 10% discount to our members and guests. We feel so lucky to be part of a vibrant neighborhood and firmly believe that supporting local small businesses is part of what makes it so great. Stop by the studio this August to receive a sticker to redeem this benefit:

​​BLANCO COURT BEEF NOODLES APERIA MALL, Aperia Mall, 12 Kallang Ave, #01-36 [Google Maps]

LA LEVAIN, 23 Hamilton Road [Google Maps]

OBERSTRASSE, 809 French Road [Google Maps]

RED EYE SMOKEHOUSE, 1 Cavan Road [Google Maps]

Terms and Conditions: 

  • Does not apply to Happy Hour Items
  • Cannot be combined with other promotions

REX STEAKHOUSE AND BAR, 3 Cavan Road [Google Maps]

Terms and Conditions: 

  • Does not apply to Happy Hour Items
  • Cannot be combined with other promotions

SIYUAN DESSERTS 思源糖水铺, 111D King Georges Ave [Google Maps]

WILD COCO, 14 Hamilton Road [Google Maps]

ANNIVERSARY ART

This year’s illustration art is created by our student Cegonha and theme is inspired by the song “Aquarela” and cordel literature.

Baiana Santos teaching every Tuesday!

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This is old news for some of you but we’re still excited to make the official announcement that Baiana Santos is now regularly teaching BJJ at Flowartes.

Every Tuesday at 8:30 pm, Baiana brings her wealth of experience and competition insights to our mats, offering our students unmatched guidance and inspiration. She’s taken on a new challenge by transitioning into education, finding immense joy in teaching and inspiring young minds. Her journey in BJJ, coupled with her dedication to education, shows her commitment to continuous growth and learning.

With a passion for BJJ that began in 2012, Baiana has achieved remarkable success in the sport, winning prestigious competitions like the IBJJF European Championship, IBJJF Asian Championship, IBJJF Masters Asia Championship, IBJJF Tokyo Open, and IBJJF Seoul Open. Baiana is also a devoted mother of three and a firm believer that that motherhood should never be a barrier to pursuing one’s dreams. Her story is a testament to the incredible things you can achieve when you put your heart, mind, and effort into something.

See you on the mats as Baiana shares not just her technical skills but also the spirit, wisdom, she’s gained from years of dedication both on the mats and in life.

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Flowartes Open House 2023: Celebrate 4 years with us!

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Flowartes is celebrating 4 years on King George’s. We’ve learnt a lot these past few years and we hope to keep growing and flowing with all of you. To celebrate, we have planned a full day of activities for all ages on August 19 (Saturday) and we hope you will come down to learn, enjoy and meet our community! $5 for All-Day Entry (TRY EVERYTHING! And yes, Açai bowls included!)

Anniversary Promo: 10% off packages* for all new members in August.

*Excludes 6-month unlimited package.

SCHEDULE

0845-1030 Karate for Adults [SENSEI RADHIKA, PANDYA IOGKF SG]
1045-1145 Karate for Kids (ages 4-10) [SENSEI SEAH KWANG SOON, THE KARATE ACADEMY]
1230-1330 BJJ for Teens (ages 13-16) [COACH TUCUM, CHECKMAT SINGAPORE]
1400-1530 BJJ Open Mat
1530-1630 Açaí & Chill
1630-1730 Maculelê [CM TUCUM, FLOWARTES CAPOEIRA]
1730-1800 Aniversário Roda

Capoeira Flowartes announces Vadeando 2023: Nossas Raizes

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Capoeira Flowartes is excited to announce that our next Batizado & Troca de Corda gathering, Vadeando 2023: Nossas Raizes, will take place Aug 25-27, 2023. In this edition, we hold the intention of rooting back into that which calls us back to the pé do berimbau. We will be joined by two special guests, Mestre Marcelo Finco (N’golo la Muanda) and Shirley Serafim (Independent Samba Dance Artist), at our humble casa here on King Georges Avenue, Singapore.

Credit: Vadeando 2023 main graphic is designed by Aluna Faísca

To the capoeira community, Mestre Marcelo needs little introduction and his voice probably seems familiar to many of us who hunt for capoeira training tracks on Youtube. We are very fortunate to be joined by such a force in Capoeira, bringing with him decades of knowledge and experience in this martial art form. Through his musicality and community focus, Mestre Marcelo brings people together in a positive environment while honouring the legacy of his Mestre Ananias. It has been a while since Mestre has been in the region and we hope you will join us in giving him a warm welcome back to Singapore!

Shirely Serafim has been living in Singapore for over 14 years; she has been helping to spread the Brazilian culture through dance, showing some Samba movements and telling a bit of its history. Shirley will be bringing us Samba de Roda workshops over the course of Vadeando 2023! Samba de Roda is an integral part of Brazilian culture, born in the Recôncavo Baiano. The rhythms, the lyrics, the style of dancing and even the instruments that accompany the melody can vary by region. The style gets its name because the musicians form a circle (“roda”) and one person at a time dances inside it; it is also a tradition where everyone is invited to dance and sing. A familiar scene at the Samba de Roda at the end of a Capoeira Roda is where one or two persons (typically “male” and “female”) dance in the center of the roda; a new dancer to the center is exchanged with the umbigada.

We will also be hosting a DIY Pandeiro-making workshop where everyone will get to build their own pandeiro and bring it home! We’ve been busy prototyping a few models and we believe we’ve got one that will make you sound like a professional Capoerista (materials included, but playing skills not).

Vadeando 2023 promises to be a rich platter of movement, music, dance, and crafts. In addition, we also look forward to introducing our new members into the community with this Batizado and recognize the efforts and commitment through our Troca de Corda ceremony. Please come celebrate with us!

RESERVE YOUR SPACE

Please email us at info@flowartes.com or Whatsapp 90088175 to make payment. Please note that our studio has limited capacity, so advanced registration is welcome.

ABOUT MARCELO FINCO

To the capoeira community, Mestre Marcelo needs little introduction and his voice probably seems familiar to many of us who hunt for capoeira training tracks on Youtube. Beyond informal tapings, he has also released two albums: Vadiando No Vale Dos Orixas and most recently, a live album with Mestre Pernalonga from the 2022 5th Capoeira Angola Meeting in Athens.

Through his musicality and community focus, Mestre Marcelo aims to bring people together in a positive environment while honouring the legacy of his Mestre Ananias. He has also launched online courses with the purpose of encouraging the musical development and journey of every Capoerista while remembering that capoeira music is a collective process.

Mestre Marcelo founded the group “N’golo Ia Muanda” in 2003.

ABOUT SHIRLEY SERAFIM

Living in Singapore for over 14 years, Shirley is an active member of the Brazilian Community in Singapore. She has been participating and collaborating in events with the Brazilian Community and local institutions, such as MediaCorp, People’s Association, Singapore Airlines, Bloco Singapura, and others, helping to spread the Brazilian culture through dance, showing some Samba movements and telling a bit of its history.

Why martial arts for your child?

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O QUE AS ARTES MARCIAIS PODEM DESENVOLVER NO MEU FILHO? At Flowartes we are proud and lucky to watch kids grow up over the years in the studio and we wanted to highlight some areas in which we’ve observed in all the youth who have come through.

MOTOR COORDINATION

Through kicking, striking, jumping, and directional changes involved in martial arts, kids develop a keener sense of motor control, cognition, balance, and proprioception from a young age.

FOCUS

Learning movements and techniques takes practice, repetition, and perseverance. Young people learn to channel their energy and direct their attention to the present moment, towards acquiring new skills; this boosts their ability to follow through with an action or routine.

Young child rolling over a balance ball

SELF-ESTEEM & CONFIDENCE

Competence breeds confidence. As your child progresses and achieves new techniques, this affirms their capabilities and potential to grow. Martial arts practice emphasizes personal development and celebrates achievement at your own pace. Affording your child the space and time to develop their identity in an embodied way brings about a sense of autonomy and trust in themselves.

In addition, when a child realizes that achieving one’s martial arts goals depends on their own commitment and effort, it promotes self-reliance and independence.

STRENGTH & FITNESS

By attending martial arts practice regularly, kids will build their endurance, power, reflexes, agility, flexibility, mobility, and strength. In our increasingly digitized way of living, it can be easy to forget that physical activity is essential for children. The practice of martial arts from an early age encourages an active lifestyle and the discipline to maintain their abilities.

STRUCTURE

Through a task-oriented training structure and shared code of conduct, martial arts practice helps to establish models of consistency and ways of navigating the world.

Part of martial arts practice is focusing on a goal, systematically breaking it down into smaller parts, and taking steps to reach that goal. This transfers over into real-world goal setting and perseverance: the more you see your efforts pay off, the more likely they will persevere through hardship or delay gratification in different contexts.

STREET & SOCIAL AWARENESS

The practical applications of martial arts inherently require kids (and adults!) to pay attention to their surrounding environment and social context. In interacting with others and learning about real-life situations, this can help kids discern between safety and danger. At the same time, it’s not just about fight or flight: they learn how to resolve conflicts, be emotionally intelligent, make new friends, and show compassion.

 

Are there other benefits you might add to the list? How else have you seen martial arts impact kids?

Tucum & Baiana Santos featured in Choke, Clinch, Crank, Combat

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“Community, Camaraderie, Compassion, Courage. These are not the first words that come to mind when we think about fighting. But beneath the blood, sweat and tears are the stories of community and camaraderie— the friendships that gets fighters through the gruelling training it takes to become great, the immense compassion and courage it takes to come back after a loss. These are the stories we do not hear. This is why we fight.

There is currently no other book like this in Singapore. The story of our local combat scene is one that has never been shared but one we believe must be heard by a larger community. While this is a book about combat sport, it is also a book about the resilience of Singaporeans, the strength of community, and a part of the wider story of what it means to live in Singapore.”

Estamos honrados em fazer parte deste livro maravilhado e de está ao meio de bons profissionais das Artes Marciais em Singapura!

Choke, Clinch, Crank Combat is a coffee table book published last year (2022) celebrating the voices of our local combat community in Singapore. In conjunction with the launch of the book, Flowartes hosted a women’s self-defense workshop series in July 2022 and we were also glad to have professional boxers Amanda and Samantha share their story in our humble studio.

Here we are in November at the book launch event with founder of CCCC Andrea (center), Professor Leke (also featured in the book), and CCCC team member Ben.

This weekend, you can also catch Tucum and Baiana this Saturday, 25 March 2023, 2pm – 4pm @ Gifted Fight Academy as part of Sing Lit Shuttle. There will be a 1hr discussion panel, a half hour combat demonstration and a book signing. Entry is free and we hope to see some friendly faces there!

You can purchase a copy of the book at the studio, directly with CCCC, or at any of the other featured gyms!

Launching Flowartes 6 month Unlimited Plan

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Flowartes is excited to launch our 6 month Unlimited Plan! 

For $1500, enjoy 6 months of unlimited classes on our weekly schedule offerrings and train to your heart’s delight. This package is ideal for people committed to Flowartes ongoing programmes and want to take their training to the next level. Join our community of fun-loving athletes and let’s flow together!

Launch Promotion

For the month of March, the first 10 people to sign up for this new package will also receive:

  • One Private session with head coach Tucum Santos ($100)
  • One Flowartes Training T-shirt ($35)

For questions or to schedule a trial, WhatsApp Silvano Santos at 90088175 or dm flowartes on instagram.

 

Flowartes Open House / Sat 27 Aug 2022

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This event has passed. Thanks to all who joined in and gave your support, we hope you had fun!

Our Open House is back, with a full day of different martial arts for you to check out, free of charge! Come experience different movement styles, cultures and exchanges for inspiration! We also have a special offer on remedial massages for this day (more details below).

Event Details

Schedule

  • 0845–1045: Karate
    • Led by Sensei Radhika Pandya (IOGKF Singapore)
  • 1100–1300: Brazilian Jiujitsu
    • Open Mat
  • 1430–1530: Boxing
    • Led by Coach Spencer
  • 1600–1700: Capoeira Music
    • Led by Contramestre Tucum
  • 1700–1800: Roda Aberta

Extras

  • 1230–1500: Remedial massage sessions by Denise and Randall
      • $15 per 30 min session
      • Book your session ahead of time:

Vadeando 2022: Batizado & Troca de Cordas / 22 to 24 July

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This event has passed. Massive thanks to our guests and participants who joined in with their great energy and made every day of Vadeando 2022 awesome. We are so grateful for all your support!

About

We are holding a three-day special event in celebration of our Batizado & Troca de Cordas this year! Everyone’s welcome to join us, whether you’re a seasoned capoeirista or just starting your capoeira journey.

With capoeira and percussion workshops taught by special guests Professor Capeta (Capoeira Collective Bay Area) and Syed Ahmad (Bloco Singapura), a special crafts and movement event for kids and adults, and concluding with our Batizado and Troca de Cordas, you’re in for a weekend of fun and unique experiences.

Info

Download the event info booklet (pdf) to find the full event schedule, prices, and introductions to our guests:
Event Info (PDF, 2MB)