Mestrando Paraiba is the lead Instructor at Capoeira Bamba Toronto. He began Capoeira 1996 at the age of 12 with Mestre Barrao. Today, Paraiba’s determination has led Capoeira Bamba Toronto to be the largest and most successful Capoeira Academy in the GTA, with over 30 weekly classes and various performances throughout the GTA. Mestrando Paraiba’s work has been recognized in the GTA through his 9x award-winning academy. He strives to promote and provide the highest quality of training for all his students. Capoeira Bamba Toronto prides itself in providing a positive and energetic atmosphere for our students of all ages. In the summer of 2012, Paraiba was awarded his 2nd degree “Professor” belt and in June 2016, his Contra-Mestre belt followed by his Mestrando graduation in 2018 in Brazil. He continues to challenge and motivate himself and his students through different aspects of Capoeira and beyond.
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Christine, known in Capoeira as “Neném”, started training Capoeira in 2003 in Toronto. She is one of the head kids teachers and administrators at Capoeira Bamba Toronto. Her passion and enthusiasm is motivational and inspiring for students of all levels, from children to adults. In 2006 Neném completed her B.A. in sociology from York University and moved on to completing her Masters of Education in 2009. In summer 2012 Neném received her “Corda Marrom” in Axé Capoeira’s 30-Year Anniversary in Vancouver, BC. In 2023 she received her “Instrutora” corda backed by 20 years of training and 15+ years of teaching experience. She now continues to train and teach 6days/week to further her skills.
Professor Pulga has been training Capoeira since 2003. He has traveled to Vancouver and the U.S. to compete, and participate in many Capoeira workshops led by well-known Mestres and Professors. Professor Pulga participated in Axe Capoeira’s 30-Year Anniversary Capoeira Competition where he places in 2nd place for the Advanced-level category and received his “Corda Marrom-Verde”. Besides his training in Capoeira, he is a certified personal trainer, a student at York University Kinesiology program and has several years of experience in other martial art disciplines such as MMA and Kyokushin Karate. In 2011, Pulga opened his own Capoeira Academy and gym, where he offers classes in Capoeira and many other martial arts. In 2023, Pulga received his “Professor” corda and continues to operate of the GTA’s premiere Capoeira Academies. Catch one of Professor Pulga’s classes at Capoeira Bamba Toronto or visit him at Capoeira Bamba Mississauga.
