Capoeira Baiana is lead by Mestre Marcio Santos. He teaches Capoeira Regional, the more common form of Capoeira, it is practised much more widely in Brazil. Capoeira Regional was developed by Reis Machado (Mestre Bimba) to make capoeira more effective and bring it closer to its fighting origins, and less associated with the criminal elements of Brazil. The Capoeira Regional style is often considered to consist of faster and more athletic play than the more traditional Capoeira Angola.
Regional ranks capoeiristas by ability, denoting different skill with the use of a corda (coloured rope, also known as cordel or cordão) worn as a belt.
Marcio’s classes are spectacular and beautiful, which makes it perfect for a challenging and fun workout. Students are explained all the different aspects of the sport: music, martial arts, dancing and acrobatics.