Mestre Mindinho


Mestre Mindinho (Raphael Cunha) was introduced to Capoeira at the age of 11 and began teaching under the supervision of his Mestre by the age of 17.  At the age of 18 he undertook other mixed martial art studies and fighting techniques including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Boxing, Thai Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, and Ruas Vale Tudo, all with the objective to ultimately better his performance in Capoeira.  

In 1994, Mindinho began his studies with one of the top capoeiristas and Mestres of his time, Capoeira Brasil’s Mestre Boneco.  Mindinho worked consistently to improve his Capoeira technique, knowledge and teaching methods, and completed multiple workshops in sports training, personal training, marketing, children’s recreation & development, and the marketing and production of sporting and organization events.  After completing a degree in Computer Science, Mindinho was then able to make the decision to fully dedicate his life to Capoeira and bring it to the world.

 In 1999 - 2000 he began his work outside of Brazil with tours of the United States, and then ultimately founded Capoeira Brasil San Diego in January of 2002. In addition, he also produced Capoeira: Dance and Fight for Freedom, voted the best Capoeira documentary in English by “Planet Capoeira” magazine. Travelling extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Australia, Mindinho has dedicated his life to promoting Capoeira in a fun, positive environment by building a strong foundation, inspiring and enabling his students not only to become true capoeiristas and confident individuals with excelled fitness levels, but most importantly to continue and carry on the knowledge of the art, history, and true tradition of Capoeira.

Mestre Mindinho: http://capoeirabrasil.org/

Formando Chumbinho

Chumbinho is from Sydney Australia and graduated to the Formando level (brown cord) of Capoeira Brazil in 2012 under the direction of Mestre Peixe Ensaboado along with the supervision of 2 of Capoeira Brasil's 3 founding masters Mestre Boneco & Mestre Paulao.
Chumbinho has been training Capoeira since 1994 in Sydney Australia under Mestre Peixe and has participated in many international events, workshops and performances.
Formando Chumbinho relocated to Hong Kong in May 2005  to start teaching Capoeira. Since then Chumbinho and his team have been able to bring Capoeira into the lives of thousands of people  in Hong Kong through workshops, classes, and demonstrations. Formando Chumbinho's work can also be found on  television, newspapers, and magazines.

Formando Chumbinho: http://www.capoeira.hk/

Instructor Rasta


畢業於全球最大型的巴西戰舞學校---Grupo Capoeira Brasil，現為巴西戰舞導師。自2001年於巴西戰舞發源地巴西---薩爾瓦多(Salvador)認識此藝術後，便一直醉心於此。2005年開始隨Formando Chumbinho 學習巴西戰舞，於2010年考獲全球認可的專業巴西戰舞導師資格。2013年成為第一個考獲高級專業教練的香港人。其間曾到巴西、法國、澳洲、西班牙、中國大陸及澳門參與巴西戰舞的活動，並於香港各大院校、青少年中心及機構主持工作坊。2011年再到巴西跟隨大師Mestre Girino深造一年並出席巴西---里約熱內盧由大師Mestre Boneco主持的Capoeira International Forum。2013年於Epic MMA Fight Club(Hong Kong)贏得第三屆 Capoeira Competition 高級組別冠軍。近年活躍於各大小舞台、劇場演出。

In 2001, Instructor Rasta (Steve) experienced capoeira for the first time in Salvador Bahia. When Rasta returned home to Hong Kong, he began training under the guidance of Formando Chumbinho. After 5 years of dedicated training, Rasta earned the rank of instructor in 2010.  In 2013, Rasta became the first Hong Kong native to achieve the rank of senior instructor, and has participated in capoeira events in Brazil, France, Australia, and Mainland China. 
Well known for his friendly personality, Instructor Rasta also leads capoeira workshops throughout China.  In 2013, Rasta won the championship of 3rd capoeira competition in Epic MMA fight club(Hong Kong).


Instructor Rasta can be contacted at: capoeira.hk