Mestre Pirata
Mestre Pirata began training in the art of Capoeira on June 24, 1997.
He then began teaching in 2004 under the supervision of Mestrando Ajanã.
Extensive trips to Brazil helped him perfect the art and distinguish himself as a capoeirista.
He received his Formado corda on June 2, 2007 from Mestre Peninha.
He then evolved and began teaching his branch of the ECB on September 13, 2008.
He then received his Instructor corda on June 4, 2011, received his Professor corda on June 6, 2015, and was promoted to Contramestre on June 17, 2017.
On June 11, 2022, he was recognized as a Mestre and awarded that title by Mestre Peninha as he celebrated 25 years of Capoeira.
In late December 2024 he formed the group Capoeira Legado Ancestral to start operations as of January 7th 2025.
Mestre Pirata has appeared in various television shows, interviews, stage and street shows for Capoeira.
His passion for the art drives him to constantly train and seek more knowledge and ways to deepen and perfect himself in the art of Capoeira.