Capoeira Ginga Brasil CDO

Specialties

Do you want to learn CAPOEIRA?

Capoeira is a unique Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, dance, music and acrobatics.

Meet the Business Owner

Guilherme T.

Business Owner

Guilherme Torres, also known as «Pinga Fogo», a native of Taubate, Sao Paulo, Brazil started practicing capoeira at the age of 5 with Mestre Quebrinha in Brazil. Guilherme always knew that he wanted to dedicate his life to capoeira and so he began his career as a Capoeira teacher in 1995. He also traveled all over Brazil to take workshops, seminars, and also support other groups. In August 1997 he was invited to attend an International Capoeira event in San Francisco, CA where he had the opportunity to meet various people in the Capoeira world.

In November of 2000, Guilherme earned a Bachelors Degree in Physical Education of the University of Taubaté/​SP-​Brazil, and in December of the same year, he received from Esdras Magalhaes (Mestre Damiao-​Student of the deceased Mestre Bimba) his certificate and graduation belt as a Capoeira Professor. Couple years later Gui had an opportunity that changed his life completely. He was invited to move to Connecticut, US in August 2003, and wor