This is the apex for capoeiristas. Mestres are legendary for their skills, wisdom, creativity, and tact both inside and outside the roda. They have solidified their Capoeira game by fusing their physical skill, spiritual connection to the art, and vision of the game with the cunning and trickery they’ve learned throughout their lives. Mestres comprise the top echelon of all Capoeira groups and rightfully oversee the activities of their group. Mestres are also important figures in the community, maintaining and excellent relationship with their students and other leaders in their area.

Mestre Boneco

Mestre Boneco is one of three founding masters of Grupo Capoeira Brasil. He lives in Los Angeles where he is president and principle instructor of CBLA, the North American headquarters for Grupo Capoeira Brasil. Mestre Boneco is also the artistic director of Bencão Brasil, a non-profit Brazilian cultural organization that teaches and performs Capoeira throughout Southern California and offers training scholarships for under resourced youth.

Formado Caxias

Formado Caxias(Alex Filadelfo) has been playing capoeira for over twenty years.
As a youngster, he played capoeira in the streets of Rio de Janeiro well before beginning an eight-year period of formal training with Mestre Bodinho.
In 1988 Formado Caxias traveled to Puerto Rico to perform with the Plataforma Company.
A year later, Formado Caxias begain training with Mestre Boneco of Grupo Capoeira Brasil.