"For us capoeiristas, the jogo de Capoeira [game of Capoeira] transcends each occasion of its actual performance and translates to every moment in life." - Mestre Acordeon





Bira Almeida, or Mestre Accordeon, one of Mestre Bimba's only living disciples, hopes to inspire his students to live their dreams and better the world.
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Sue Ellen Einaren, or Mestre Suelly, America's first and only female mestre, discusses Capoeira's many layers.
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Cassio Martinho, or Mestra Ra, ran into Capoeira while running away from home at age 13. Since then, he's dedicated his life to practicing and teaching the craft.
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