Born and bred in Singapore, Faiz (Instrutor Rato do Mato) joined Association of Capoeira Arte Canarana (formerly known as Capoeira Argola de Ouro), and has been training with Mestre Ousado and Contramestre Tucum since 2004. Currently, you can find him teaching with Flowartes under the leadership of Contramestre Tucum.
He obtained his Instructor certification in 2017, and has 5 years of experience in assisting and instructing Capoeira classes for adults in Singapore.
Not only does he help to promote Capoeira locally through various performances and events right here in Singapore, Rato also has had a chance of performing in overseas event in Beijing and Hong Kong. He believes that through Capoeira we can see a way of life: how to face yourself, understanding how people respond to you, and learning to allow others to show who they really are as a person. Rato also hopes more people take up Capoeira as a fun way to keep oneself healthy and fit.