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ACORDEON
Ubirajara Almeida, student of legendary Mestre Bimba, is an author, musician, and historian. One of the pioneers to bring Capoeira to the western United States in early 1980's. Today Mestre Acordeon has established the United Capoeira Association with schools in numerous states and Mexico.
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Cassio Marthino has been playing capoeira for over 20 years, and has trained under many Mestres throughout Brasil, such as; Mestre Tarzan, Mestre Galo, and Mestre Suassuna. Mestre Ra' has performed and taught all over the world. Currently Mestre Ra' is currently working with Mestre Acordeon while also running his own school in Brasil.
SUELLI
Suellen Einarsen, being the first american woman to earn the title of mestre, has played a vital role for women in Capoeira. She began her career in capoeira in 1982, being Mestre Acordeon's first Student in the U.S., Mestra Suelli has been interviewed by numerous journalists in an effort to expand capoeira here in the United States. |
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