People of Capoeira

Capoeira: 6 documented people. Also: origin community (1), notable figure (2).

Founder (3)

Mestre BimbaFounder: Capoeira RegionalMestreLegendary Brazilian master who legalized Capoeira and created the modern Capoeira Regional style.Mestre PastinhaFounder: Capoeira AngolaMestreLegendary Brazilian master and guardian of the traditional Capoeira Angola style.Mestre SuassunaFounder: Capoeira MiudinhoMestre / ReitorProminent Brazilian Capoeira master, founder of Group Cordão de Ouro, and creator of the Miudinho game style.

Origin community (1)

Afro-BraziliansEthnic GroupDescendants of African slaves in Brazil who created Capoeira combining combat, dance, and music.

Notable figure (2)

Mark DacascosActor and martial artistAmerican actor who grew up in a family martial arts school.Wesley SnipesActor and martial artistAmerican actor with a Shotokan karate black belt and a background in capoeira.

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