45 and the Stars! Yes, Real Celebrities!

Besides getting to travel all over the world to play, teach, learn and showcase capoeira, Instrutor 45 has in his capoeira journey met a few people that are always in the spotlight, be it in Hollywood, on a stage singer, in a ring, and even royalty. Check out the pics people!

Matt Hughes, UFC Fighter (Yale University)

Princess of Yugoslavia (Benefit in Bermuda)

Samuel L. Jackson (National Black Arts Festival, Atlanta, GA)

Ricki Martin (Recording of Ricki's video Jaleo in Salvador, Brasil)

Instrutor 45 and friends - Video

Capoeira takes you many places, such as across town for another teacher's roda, to across the ocean for batizados and encounters such as Vadeia Mundo Vadeia in Gent, Belgium. It is on these trips, shows, and everyday training that we make friends who become a part of our capoeira lives and history.

So take a look at the collection of pictures below to see just some of the people that have been a part of Instrutor 45's capoeira journey.

Instrutor 45's 1st Kid's Batizado at Sonho Meu - Liberdade, Salvador, BA

The article below published by Correio da Bahia, was when 45 had his first kid's batizado at Sonho Meu, in the neighborhood where he grew up.

Instrutor 45 taught at Sonho Meu for three years; ending every school year with a batizado celebrating the kid's dedication and appreciation for the art of capoeira.

Best Green Cord in ABADA Capoeira National Games in 2002

Check out the article of Instrutor 45 in Correio da Bahia when he won best green cord in the ABADA Capoeira Brazilian Games in 2002.

Being there and watching 45 do one of the highest mortals in history was definitely something to never forget!

Keep your eyes on the blog, there is a lot more to come!

Just Something to check out - Video of Instrutor 45

Instrutor 45 visits Instrutor Atoa in Paris 2006

Instrutor 45 visited Instrutor Atoa, his best friend, in January of 2006. In Bahia, they were unseparable, always training together.
45 tells stories about how they would train at eight in the morning, in January in Paris. Anyone who has been to Paris that time of year, knows that the only thing to do is sit in a café and drink hot chocolate and of course all the amazing indoor museums. Could you train in the park early mornings in the height of winter?
Have a look at some fun sightseeing and class pictures of Instrutor 45 in Paris.

Check Out Instrutor 45 in a Ricki Martin Video

The Good Old Days at Academia Mandinga

Nothing like a regular roda at Mestre Sabiá's Academia Mandinga.

Instrutor 45 at New Design's Rooftop Legends Summer Exhibit

45 gets comfortable around the amazing art displayed at New Design's Rooftop Legends by doing what he knows best, the Ginga!

He couldn't leave out a parada tough!!! The exhibit will be around until next year, so if you get a chance go down to L.E.S. and check it out.

Presentation at Opening of Casa do Brasil

A new Brazilian non-profit organization, built to serve all New Yorkers spreading Brazilian culture and awareness in the Big Apple. Instrutor 45 together with the members of Ginga Mundo Capoeira were invited to attend the opening as guests and performers.


Opening night of Casa Do Brasil consisted of Brazilian salgadinhos, such as coxinhas, pão de queijos, sambistas, capoeiristas and of course Roberto Carlos' cover. Casa do Brasil marks the beginning of a non-profit Brazilian organization in New York that will serve the community by celebration traditional holidays, such as São João, movies, cultural events and more.

Stay tuned on our blog as Ginga Mundo NY, is building a true relationship with Casa do Brasil and updates on events will always be posted.

Check out the videos of Instrutor 45's hollow back!

Instrutor 45's solo at Casa do Brasil